What should the Saints’ plan be to upgrade at QB?

K Major · 01-21-2023, 02:54 PM

Carr ? With Pete Carmichael and co still running the offense

? ... Meh.

I'm in the minority here but I'd prefer to see what a HEALTHY JWinston could do. He's probably gone but the guy is still under contract for this year.

The Saints need to refocus on going young & try to find a stud on a cheap rookie deal and get out of the red with the cap.

AsylumGuido · 01-21-2023, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Carr ? With Pete Carmichael and co still running the offense ? ... Meh.

I'm in the minority here but I'd prefer to see what a HEALTHY JWinston could do. He's probably gone but the guy is still under contract for this year.

The Saints need to refocus on going young & try to find a stud on a cheap rookie deal and get out of the red with the cap.

Well, then I'm in the minority, too. I doubt we can bring in an elite free agent QB so whatever we do have is going to be a bridge, at least, until a draftee develops, so I am completely on board to see Winston handle things for the year. Who knows, he could surprise and be the long term answer. His price is right and he's already under contract.

voodooido · 01-22-2023, 05:09 AM

Daniel jones would be my first pick. Then probably Jimmy G. Maybe max jones, white or rod gets could be up for trade. Any of the above would be a huge upgrade.

K Major · 01-22-2023, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by voodooido

Daniel jones would be my first pick. .

I think Brian Daboll has gotten all he can out of Jones.

Don’t see much of an upgrade, not to mention he’s a turnover machine.

CheramieIII · 01-22-2023, 11:00 AM

Trade Thomas and use the pick along with the pick for Payton and trade up to get Bruce Young!

stickman · 01-22-2023, 11:27 AM

I think the current coaching staff has lost faith in Winston or we would have seen more of him this season. Dalton is at best, serviceable. He's past his prime. Not sure how I feel about Carr and he might cost too much. Jimmy G for the right price.

Just my 2cents. Discussion is why this board exists.

SmashMouth · 01-22-2023, 02:33 PM

Can an argument be made that the 2024 QB class is far better than the 2023 class?

AsylumGuido · 01-22-2023, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Can an argument be made that the 2024 QB class is far better than the 2023 class?

Can you really tell until they actually play in the NFL? That's what makes it so difficult. How much do you gamble on that position while passing on other positions that may be more predictable.

SmashMouth · 01-22-2023, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Can you really tell until they actually play in the NFL? That's what makes it so difficult. How much do you gamble on that position while passing on other positions that may be more predictable.

Maybe... All this focus on RPO QBs leaves little nuggets like Purdy available. That means one needn't gamble a #1, but do proper due diligence. Surely if SF can get it with Mr Irrelevant , so can the Saints. History is rife with real good QBs not taken in the first round. SP was in control previously and made the wrong calls on QBs not named Brees and Mahomes. Maybe Jeff Ireland and DA get an opportunity in 2023 for a similar nugget as Purdy.

Rell&Gold · 01-30-2023, 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Maybe... All this focus on RPO QBs leaves little nuggets like Purdy available. That means one needn't gamble a #1, but do proper due diligence. Surely if SF can get it with Mr Irrelevant , so can the Saints. History is rife with real good QBs not taken in the first round. SP was in control previously and made the wrong calls on QBs not named Brees and Mahomes. Maybe Jeff Ireland and DA get an opportunity in 2023 for a similar nugget as Purdy.

Who were the right calls? Who did we miss out on that would have us legitimately in contention every year?

01-21-2023, 03:14 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,720	Re: What should the Saints’ plan be to upgrade at QB? Originally Posted by K Major Carr ? With Pete Carmichael and co still running the offense ? ... Meh. I'm in the minority here but I'd prefer to see what a HEALTHY JWinston could do. He's probably gone but the guy is still under contract for this year. The Saints need to refocus on going young & try to find a stud on a cheap rookie deal and get out of the red with the cap. Well, then I'm in the minority, too. I doubt we can bring in an elite free agent QB so whatever we do have is going to be a bridge, at least, until a draftee develops, so I am completely on board to see Winston handle things for the year. Who knows, he could surprise and be the long term answer. His price is right and he's already under contract.

01-22-2023, 05:09 AM	#3
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,843	Re: What should the Saints’ plan be to upgrade at QB? Daniel jones would be my first pick. Then probably Jimmy G. Maybe max jones, white or rod gets could be up for trade. Any of the above would be a huge upgrade.
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01-22-2023, 11:32 AM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,840 Blog Entries: 3	Re: What should the Saints’ plan be to upgrade at QB? Originally Posted by voodooido Daniel jones would be my first pick. . I think Brian Daboll has gotten all he can out of Jones. Don’t see much of an upgrade, not to mention he’s a turnover machine. SmashMouth, Sinner and rezburna like this.

01-22-2023, 11:00 AM	#5
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,497 Blog Entries: 3	Re: What should the Saints’ plan be to upgrade at QB? Trade Thomas and use the pick along with the pick for Payton and trade up to get Bruce Young!

01-22-2023, 11:27 AM	#6
stickman 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 1,808	Re: What should the Saints’ plan be to upgrade at QB? I think the current coaching staff has lost faith in Winston or we would have seen more of him this season. Dalton is at best, serviceable. He's past his prime. Not sure how I feel about Carr and he might cost too much. Jimmy G for the right price. Just my 2cents. Discussion is why this board exists. Rugby Saint II likes this.

01-21-2023, 02:54 PM	#1
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,840 Blog Entries: 3	Re: What should the Saints’ plan be to upgrade at QB? Carr ? With Pete Carmichael and co still running the offense ? ... Meh. I'm in the minority here but I'd prefer to see what a HEALTHY JWinston could do. He's probably gone but the guy is still under contract for this year. The Saints need to refocus on going young & try to find a stud on a cheap rookie deal and get out of the red with the cap. AsylumGuido, SmashMouth and Rell&Gold like this.

01-22-2023, 02:33 PM	#7
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,977 Blog Entries: 29	Re: What should the Saints’ plan be to upgrade at QB? Can an argument be made that the 2024 QB class is far better than the 2023 class? Rell&Gold and K Major like this.

01-22-2023, 03:16 PM	#8
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,720	Re: What should the Saints’ plan be to upgrade at QB? Originally Posted by SmashMouth Can an argument be made that the 2024 QB class is far better than the 2023 class? Can you really tell until they actually play in the NFL? That's what makes it so difficult. How much do you gamble on that position while passing on other positions that may be more predictable. Rell&Gold likes this.

01-22-2023, 04:41 PM	#9
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,977 Blog Entries: 29	Re: What should the Saints’ plan be to upgrade at QB? Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Can you really tell until they actually play in the NFL? That's what makes it so difficult. How much do you gamble on that position while passing on other positions that may be more predictable. Maybe... All this focus on RPO QBs leaves little nuggets like Purdy available. That means one needn't gamble a #1, but do proper due diligence. Surely if SF can get it with Mr Irrelevant , so can the Saints. History is rife with real good QBs not taken in the first round. SP was in control previously and made the wrong calls on QBs not named Brees and Mahomes. Maybe Jeff Ireland and DA get an opportunity in 2023 for a similar nugget as Purdy. AsylumGuido and Rugby Saint II like this.

01-30-2023, 12:19 AM	#10
Rell&Gold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Washington, D.C Posts: 2,891	Re: What should the Saints’ plan be to upgrade at QB? Originally Posted by SmashMouth Maybe... All this focus on RPO QBs leaves little nuggets like Purdy available. That means one needn't gamble a #1, but do proper due diligence. Surely if SF can get it with Mr Irrelevant , so can the Saints. History is rife with real good QBs not taken in the first round. SP was in control previously and made the wrong calls on QBs not named Brees and Mahomes. Maybe Jeff Ireland and DA get an opportunity in 2023 for a similar nugget as Purdy. Who were the right calls? Who did we miss out on that would have us legitimately in contention every year?