Turning Attention to the Draft

SmashMouth · 04-09-2025, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Howard is cool. The Saints need to stop looking at QB in the later rounds though. We haven't drafted a QB in the 1st since when? If the #2, arguably #1 QB prospect is there at 9 and you pass him up it could set this franchise back for generations. It'll be Marcus Davenport over Lamar Jackson all over again.

How would you compare the competition Shedeur played vs Howard? Size difference? Reading ability? It feels as though Howard is just beginning his ascent . What if he is Josh Allen 2.0 ? Is that better than a Shedeur?

K Major · 04-09-2025, 04:04 PM

FWIW, Will’s flaws were exposed at the combine.

Processing, ball placement, inconsistent release points.

Gonna take a lot of development.

4th/5th rd flyer.

rezburna · 04-09-2025, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

How would you compare the competition Shedeur played vs Howard? Size difference? Reading ability? It feels as though Howard is just beginning his ascent . What if he is Josh Allen 2.0 ? Is that better than a Shedeur?

I'd say Shedeur is a better processor pre-snap and when facing complex coverages. I think Shedeur is more accurate than Howard as well, especially on short and intermediate throws. Shedeur has the pedigree and the poise.

Howard is bigger. He might have livelier arm as well, but I think if Shedeur played at Ohio State this past year he'd win the Heisman and throw for 40+ TD's. I've never seen Sanders with an offensive line or a running game. He's been able to thrive without those ingredients, and that's what he'd be coming into down here in New Orleans. He's battle tested for this situation.

Howard on the other hand...mid at Kansas State. Oh, and Sanders protects the ball. He has very low interception numbers. Howard may be a better scrambler, but Shedeur is better at extending the play to throw. And let's not forget. Sanders mentor is Tom Brady.

I'll continue to reiterate, I did NOT believe in Sanders when I watched him in high school. Year 1 at JSU made me say maybe. Year 2 at JSU made me say damn...that's a big leap but it's JSU. Year 3 at Colorado had me like wait a minute...he might have it. And this past year showed me everything. He can be a surgical QB. I wish Sean Payton was still here. He's perfect for that style of offense.

04-09-2025, 04:31 PM	#3
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,086	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Originally Posted by SmashMouth How would you compare the competition Shedeur played vs Howard? Size difference? Reading ability? It feels as though Howard is just beginning his ascent . What if he is Josh Allen 2.0 ? Is that better than a Shedeur? I'd say Shedeur is a better processor pre-snap and when facing complex coverages. I think Shedeur is more accurate than Howard as well, especially on short and intermediate throws. Shedeur has the pedigree and the poise. Howard is bigger. He might have livelier arm as well, but I think if Shedeur played at Ohio State this past year he'd win the Heisman and throw for 40+ TD's. I've never seen Sanders with an offensive line or a running game. He's been able to thrive without those ingredients, and that's what he'd be coming into down here in New Orleans. He's battle tested for this situation. Howard on the other hand...mid at Kansas State. Oh, and Sanders protects the ball. He has very low interception numbers. Howard may be a better scrambler, but Shedeur is better at extending the play to throw. And let's not forget. Sanders mentor is Tom Brady. I'll continue to reiterate, I did NOT believe in Sanders when I watched him in high school. Year 1 at JSU made me say maybe. Year 2 at JSU made me say damn...that's a big leap but it's JSU. Year 3 at Colorado had me like wait a minute...he might have it. And this past year showed me everything. He can be a surgical QB. I wish Sean Payton was still here. He's perfect for that style of offense.
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04-09-2025, 03:30 PM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,720 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft Originally Posted by rezburna Howard is cool. The Saints need to stop looking at QB in the later rounds though. We haven't drafted a QB in the 1st since when? If the #2, arguably #1 QB prospect is there at 9 and you pass him up it could set this franchise back for generations. It'll be Marcus Davenport over Lamar Jackson all over again. How would you compare the competition Shedeur played vs Howard? Size difference? Reading ability? It feels as though Howard is just beginning his ascent . What if he is Josh Allen 2.0 ? Is that better than a Shedeur?

04-09-2025, 04:04 PM	#2
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,824 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Turning Attention to the Draft FWIW, Will’s flaws were exposed at the combine. Processing, ball placement, inconsistent release points. Gonna take a lot of development. 4th/5th rd flyer.