What’s Left At QB

keithday123 · 03-21-2022, 10:10 AM

After the dust settled from the weekend what options do we have left. Many of you have more insight into what’s going on locally than I do. As I look around, excluding what we currently have on our roster, I see draft someone, J. Winston, B. Mayfield, G. Minshew, And M. Ryan as possibilities. Not even sure if these guys would come to New Orleans, but all things being equal who would be the best fit. My guess is Atlanta would never trade us Ryan and Mayfield has never mentioned us nor have we showed any interest in him from what I’ve seen. That leaves Winston and Minshew. Any thoughts from you guys and did I miss someone?

AsylumGuido · 03-21-2022, 10:16 AM

I don't get the Minshew love. Winston has far more upside from what I have seen. Ryan wants a new deal with Atlanta and Atlanta wouldn't trade in division anyway. With Payton gone I don't see interest in Mayfield. I think it'll be Winston.

saintfan · 03-21-2022, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by speedo

I don't get the Minshew love. Winston has far more upside from what I have seen. Ryan wants a new deal with Atlanta and Atlanta wouldn't trade in division anyway. With Payton gone I don't see interest in Mayfield. I think it'll be Winston.

What don't you get? Be specific. Are they football reasons, or are you going to give us your "Jameis is already familiar with the playbook" rhetoric. At least you acknowledge Payton is gone. Still digging through his trash?

Crusader · 03-21-2022, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by keithday123

After the dust settled from the weekend what options do we have left. Many of you have more insight into what’s going on locally than I do. As I look around, excluding what we currently have on our roster, I see draft someone, J. Winston, B. Mayfield, G. Minshew, And M. Ryan as possibilities. Not even sure if these guys would come to New Orleans, but all things being equal who would be the best fit. My guess is Atlanta would never trade us Ryan and Mayfield has never mentioned us nor have we showed any interest in him from what I’ve seen. That leaves Winston and Minshew. Any thoughts from you guys and did I miss someone?

I don't believe the Falcons would ever trade Ryan to the Saints. i wouldn't want him either.

My bet is on Winston. Tremendous upside and if he is our starter this year I hope they take the shackles off.

MatthewT · 03-21-2022, 10:27 AM

Well, the issue with Winston is he has not signed. Either he really doesn't want to come back to the Saints, or the Saints offer was very low. Out of what is left out there, Minshew is a big upgrade over both Blake Bortles and Ian Book, and would be in interesting battle straight up against Hill.

keithday123 · 03-21-2022, 10:28 AM

Well With so many picks already and the inconsistent play of hurts I’m not sure Philly has any need or desire to trade Minshew. Not sure which of the two I would prefer but it’s looking more like Winston will be under center for at least this year, unless he’s sour about the Watson deal. Hopefully he’s will be a professional about it but who knows with these athletes nowadays.

AsylumGuido · 03-21-2022, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

Well, the issue with Winston is he has not signed. Either he really doesn't want to come back to the Saints, or the Saints offer was very low. Out of what is left out there, Minshew is a big upgrade over both Blake Bortles and Ian Book, and would be in interesting battle straight up against Hill.

As long as both parties are willing there is no reason to sign early. Why get locked into specific contract terms before acquiring complimentary pieces?

MatthewT · 03-21-2022, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

As long as both parties are willing there is no reason to sign early. Why get locked into specific contract terms before acquiring complimentary pieces?

Can't say for sure, but I doubt that is it. The complimentary pieces need to be brought in regardless who the QB is. Then you have the issue of trying to sell free agents on coming to New Orleans with an unsettled QB situation.

SmashMouth · 03-21-2022, 10:46 AM

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saintsfan1976 · 03-21-2022, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I don't get the Minshew love. Winston has far more upside from what I have seen. Ryan wants a new deal with Atlanta and Atlanta wouldn't trade in division anyway. With Payton gone I don't see interest in Mayfield. I think it'll be Winston.

Mishew has relatively same production (I didn't check stats).

Hasn't torn an ACL.

Minshew is likely to be cheaper.

We may not get Winston and even if we do, I can argue Minshew would be a better backup than anyone on our roster.

03-21-2022, 10:10 AM	#1
keithday123 Texasaint Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 189	What’s Left At QB After the dust settled from the weekend what options do we have left. Many of you have more insight into what’s going on locally than I do. As I look around, excluding what we currently have on our roster, I see draft someone, J. Winston, B. Mayfield, G. Minshew, And M. Ryan as possibilities. Not even sure if these guys would come to New Orleans, but all things being equal who would be the best fit. My guess is Atlanta would never trade us Ryan and Mayfield has never mentioned us nor have we showed any interest in him from what I’ve seen. That leaves Winston and Minshew. Any thoughts from you guys and did I miss someone?
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03-21-2022, 10:16 AM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: What’s Left At QB I don't get the Minshew love. Winston has far more upside from what I have seen. Ryan wants a new deal with Atlanta and Atlanta wouldn't trade in division anyway. With Payton gone I don't see interest in Mayfield. I think it'll be Winston. SaintFanQ and rezburna like this.

03-21-2022, 10:18 AM	#3
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: What’s Left At QB Originally Posted by speedo I don't get the Minshew love. Winston has far more upside from what I have seen. Ryan wants a new deal with Atlanta and Atlanta wouldn't trade in division anyway. With Payton gone I don't see interest in Mayfield. I think it'll be Winston. What don't you get? Be specific. Are they football reasons, or are you going to give us your "Jameis is already familiar with the playbook" rhetoric. At least you acknowledge Payton is gone. Still digging through his trash?

03-21-2022, 10:26 AM	#4
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: What’s Left At QB Originally Posted by keithday123 After the dust settled from the weekend what options do we have left. Many of you have more insight into what’s going on locally than I do. As I look around, excluding what we currently have on our roster, I see draft someone, J. Winston, B. Mayfield, G. Minshew, And M. Ryan as possibilities. Not even sure if these guys would come to New Orleans, but all things being equal who would be the best fit. My guess is Atlanta would never trade us Ryan and Mayfield has never mentioned us nor have we showed any interest in him from what I’ve seen. That leaves Winston and Minshew. Any thoughts from you guys and did I miss someone? I don't believe the Falcons would ever trade Ryan to the Saints. i wouldn't want him either. My bet is on Winston. Tremendous upside and if he is our starter this year I hope they take the shackles off. AsylumGuido likes this.

03-21-2022, 10:27 AM	#5
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: What’s Left At QB Well, the issue with Winston is he has not signed. Either he really doesn't want to come back to the Saints, or the Saints offer was very low. Out of what is left out there, Minshew is a big upgrade over both Blake Bortles and Ian Book, and would be in interesting battle straight up against Hill. SmashMouth likes this.

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03-21-2022, 10:28 AM	#6
keithday123 Texasaint Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 189	Re: What’s Left At QB Well With so many picks already and the inconsistent play of hurts I’m not sure Philly has any need or desire to trade Minshew. Not sure which of the two I would prefer but it’s looking more like Winston will be under center for at least this year, unless he’s sour about the Watson deal. Hopefully he’s will be a professional about it but who knows with these athletes nowadays.
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03-21-2022, 10:34 AM	#7
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: What’s Left At QB Originally Posted by MatthewT Well, the issue with Winston is he has not signed. Either he really doesn't want to come back to the Saints, or the Saints offer was very low. Out of what is left out there, Minshew is a big upgrade over both Blake Bortles and Ian Book, and would be in interesting battle straight up against Hill. As long as both parties are willing there is no reason to sign early. Why get locked into specific contract terms before acquiring complimentary pieces?

03-21-2022, 10:45 AM	#8
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: What’s Left At QB Originally Posted by AsylumGuido As long as both parties are willing there is no reason to sign early. Why get locked into specific contract terms before acquiring complimentary pieces? Can't say for sure, but I doubt that is it. The complimentary pieces need to be brought in regardless who the QB is. Then you have the issue of trying to sell free agents on coming to New Orleans with an unsettled QB situation.

03-21-2022, 10:46 AM	#9
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03-21-2022, 10:48 AM	#10
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,849 Blog Entries: 3	Re: What’s Left At QB Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I don't get the Minshew love. Winston has far more upside from what I have seen. Ryan wants a new deal with Atlanta and Atlanta wouldn't trade in division anyway. With Payton gone I don't see interest in Mayfield. I think it'll be Winston. Mishew has relatively same production (I didn't check stats). Hasn't torn an ACL. Minshew is likely to be cheaper. We may not get Winston and even if we do, I can argue Minshew would be a better backup than anyone on our roster. MatthewT and K Major like this.