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

AsylumGuido · 02-02-2023, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by LivnaLieTimay

If you look at the drafts over the last 5-6 years it is very rare for good QBs to fall outside the first round. This is because scouting is way better and you are seeing more elements from the college game in the NFL so it’s easier to project QBs. Of course there are busts in the first round but if you want a good QB you pretty much need to take one in the 1st round.

Jalen Hurts is the only QB to come into the league in this time frame that I would say is good (jury is still out on Purdy). So with this information I don’t think the Saints should take a QB in the draft. Build your roster with BPA and next year when we have a 1st round pick that presumably will be mid round or better then go for a young QB.

I don’t think the long term solution to QB is going to happen this offseason. You can’t make dumb decisions to get a QB just because you need one, that isn’t going to work out. We can’t keep restructuring contracts because it’s hurting our future and we aren’t winning now so guys like Jimmy G and Carr are out in my book. I’d bring in a veteran on a 1 year deal (maybe Dalton again) and get the cap in a better spot and strengthen other positions in the draft.

I can agree with much of that. I'd still be very open to taking a flyer, however, on a QB later in the draft. While chances are they wouldn't develop into a starter it's still worth a shot. They could end up being a decent backup. If nothing else you need a third QB on your roster, if for nothing else, practices. A late rounder is a cheap option for that purpose, at worst.

02-02-2023, 11:49 AM	#10
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,898	Re: What should the Saints’ plan be to upgrade at QB? Originally Posted by LivnaLieTimay If you look at the drafts over the last 5-6 years it is very rare for good QBs to fall outside the first round. This is because scouting is way better and you are seeing more elements from the college game in the NFL so it’s easier to project QBs. Of course there are busts in the first round but if you want a good QB you pretty much need to take one in the 1st round. Jalen Hurts is the only QB to come into the league in this time frame that I would say is good (jury is still out on Purdy). So with this information I don’t think the Saints should take a QB in the draft. Build your roster with BPA and next year when we have a 1st round pick that presumably will be mid round or better then go for a young QB. I don’t think the long term solution to QB is going to happen this offseason. You can’t make dumb decisions to get a QB just because you need one, that isn’t going to work out. We can’t keep restructuring contracts because it’s hurting our future and we aren’t winning now so guys like Jimmy G and Carr are out in my book. I’d bring in a veteran on a 1 year deal (maybe Dalton again) and get the cap in a better spot and strengthen other positions in the draft. I can agree with much of that. I'd still be very open to taking a flyer, however, on a QB later in the draft. While chances are they wouldn't develop into a starter it's still worth a shot. They could end up being a decent backup. If nothing else you need a third QB on your roster, if for nothing else, practices. A late rounder is a cheap option for that purpose, at worst.