Who's your #2 QB?

MatthewT · 09-01-2015, 06:51 AM

Tough call for me, my thought process usually would center around Brees not being available, who would be the best fit for a few games. IMO that is probably McCown. As for upside, I agree with everyone that guy is Griffin. In a post from several months ago, I predicted Grayson would wind up on IR this year, that could still hold true. I still believe either Griffin or Grayson may wind up on IR after one of them gets a case of stomach cramps or breaks a fingernail.

AllSaints · 09-01-2015, 08:15 AM

I don't see Payton cutting McCown.... He hasn't looked great this preseason but that's Payton's guy n always talks highly of him n interviews

Halo · 09-01-2015, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by AllSaints

I don't see Payton cutting McCown.... He hasn't looked great this preseason but that's Payton's guy n always talks highly of him n interviews

I hate that. If Brees went down, an NFL defense won't fear Payton's press conference and how much he loves a player. We haven't had a competent backup since Chase Daniel. BTW, can we get Chase back??

WillMacKenzie · 09-01-2015, 11:14 AM

My #2 would probably be McClown. Short term obviously.

Just a guess is that Payton still hasn't found THE qb he wants to invest in yet. Which means to me, McClown is a bandaid that Payton will keep short term to bide time to pull the trigger on the QB that really impresses him.

I think being a former QB, Payton's recipe hasn't been matched yet as far as what he has a vision for.

Just my 2

voodooido · 09-01-2015, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

McCown or Griffin?

Grayson seems destined for practice squad - safely...

Other than having the job for the previous two seasons. I haven't seen anything from McCown that makes me think he's got the #2 locked.

I want to see Griffin get the start next week and if he does I bet he'll outshine Luke and win the #2

There is no way Grayson clears waviers. We will carry 3 this year. Griffin would be who I want but I'm sure McCown will get it based on SP's past love affair with him.

ScottF · 09-01-2015, 01:45 PM

I think if we cut McCown that he would be a phone call away. don't know that anyone needs a holder that badly
Would love to see RG have a great game and solidify the # 2 spot, but I honestly don't see it.
Question is, who is the best option if Drew gets hurt? That guy might not even be on the roster right now. Campbell, Freeman, whoever the Bills cut? Scary

jeanpierre · 09-01-2015, 07:45 PM

H*ll, McCown is better than anything Buffalo has, return the favor of Byrd and trade him and gets a fifth, sixth round draft pick...

Now that we have Jeff Ireland, we should give this guy as many draft picks we can obtain...

Ryan Griffin will probably have more trade value though; he's a starter, at the least, in this league...

Question is: If Brees goes down, which of the three remaining quarterbacks could get this team as it is now, to the playoffs?

And that is the question you have to factor in with the long term considerations when deciding which three you go to battle with into the season...

spkb25 · 09-03-2015, 05:39 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

H*ll, McCown is better than anything Buffalo has, return the favor of Byrd and trade him and gets a fifth, sixth round draft pick...

Now that we have Jeff Ireland, we should give this guy as many draft picks we can obtain...

Ryan Griffin will probably have more trade value though; he's a starter, at the least, in this league...

Question is: If Brees goes down, which of the three remaining quarterbacks could get this team as it is now, to the playoffs?

And that is the question you have to factor in with the long term considerations when deciding which three you go to battle with into the season...

Grayson is not ready and would hate to destroy his confidence. I think he can be in a year or two. SP called him out and said he wants him as the backup. I dont think sean doe that if he doesnt see potential

hagan714 · 09-01-2015, 07:48 PM

McCown or Griffin or Grayson?

All three are up on the trading block IMO.

darstep · 09-02-2015, 09:58 PM

The number 2 has to be game ready. I pick McCown.
Have to be able to make the progressions...1 - 2 - 3 - throw it away.
Manage the game...don't give it away.
I think McCown would do that best in Payton's schemes.
I think he's seen enough not to have to think too much or over think it.
Push comes to a shove, one of the other could be called back up.
Brees has been reasonably healthy for like 8 years in a row.
Not even a sprained ankle.
I'm scared.

09-01-2015, 06:51 AM	#1
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Who's your #2 QB? Tough call for me, my thought process usually would center around Brees not being available, who would be the best fit for a few games. IMO that is probably McCown. As for upside, I agree with everyone that guy is Griffin. In a post from several months ago, I predicted Grayson would wind up on IR this year, that could still hold true. I still believe either Griffin or Grayson may wind up on IR after one of them gets a case of stomach cramps or breaks a fingernail.

09-01-2015, 10:37 AM	#3
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,854 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Who's your #2 QB? Originally Posted by AllSaints I don't see Payton cutting McCown.... He hasn't looked great this preseason but that's Payton's guy n always talks highly of him n interviews I hate that. If Brees went down, an NFL defense won't fear Payton's press conference and how much he loves a player. We haven't had a competent backup since Chase Daniel. BTW, can we get Chase back?? AllSaints likes this.

09-01-2015, 11:14 AM	#4
WillMacKenzie 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,627	Re: Who's your #2 QB? My #2 would probably be McClown. Short term obviously. Just a guess is that Payton still hasn't found THE qb he wants to invest in yet. Which means to me, McClown is a bandaid that Payton will keep short term to bide time to pull the trigger on the QB that really impresses him. I think being a former QB, Payton's recipe hasn't been matched yet as far as what he has a vision for. Just my 2

09-01-2015, 10:05 AM	#5
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,819	Re: Who's your #2 QB? Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 McCown or Griffin? Grayson seems destined for practice squad - safely... Other than having the job for the previous two seasons. I haven't seen anything from McCown that makes me think he's got the #2 locked. I want to see Griffin get the start next week and if he does I bet he'll outshine Luke and win the #2 There is no way Grayson clears waviers. We will carry 3 this year. Griffin would be who I want but I'm sure McCown will get it based on SP's past love affair with him.
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09-01-2015, 01:45 PM	#6
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Who's your #2 QB? I think if we cut McCown that he would be a phone call away. don't know that anyone needs a holder that badly Would love to see RG have a great game and solidify the # 2 spot, but I honestly don't see it. Question is, who is the best option if Drew gets hurt? That guy might not even be on the roster right now. Campbell, Freeman, whoever the Bills cut? Scary

09-01-2015, 08:15 AM	#2
AllSaints Breakin Records Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Deville, Louisiana Posts: 2,167	Re: Who's your #2 QB? I don't see Payton cutting McCown.... He hasn't looked great this preseason but that's Payton's guy n always talks highly of him n interviews

09-01-2015, 07:45 PM	#7
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Who's your #2 QB? **Hll, McCown is better than anything Buffalo has, return the favor of Byrd and trade him and gets a fifth, sixth round draft pick...*** Now that we have Jeff Ireland, we should give this guy as many draft picks we can obtain... Ryan Griffin will probably have more trade value though; he's a starter, at the least, in this league... Question is: If Brees goes down, which of the three remaining quarterbacks could get this team as it is now, to the playoffs? And that is the question you have to factor in with the long term considerations when deciding which three you go to battle with into the season...
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09-03-2015, 05:39 AM	#8
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,115	Re: Who's your #2 QB? Originally Posted by jeanpierre **Hll, McCown is better than anything Buffalo has, return the favor of Byrd and trade him and gets a fifth, sixth round draft pick...*** Now that we have Jeff Ireland, we should give this guy as many draft picks we can obtain... Ryan Griffin will probably have more trade value though; he's a starter, at the least, in this league... Question is: If Brees goes down, which of the three remaining quarterbacks could get this team as it is now, to the playoffs? And that is the question you have to factor in with the long term considerations when deciding which three you go to battle with into the season... Grayson is not ready and would hate to destroy his confidence. I think he can be in a year or two. SP called him out and said he wants him as the backup. I dont think sean doe that if he doesnt see potential

09-01-2015, 07:48 PM	#9
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Who's your #2 QB? McCown or Griffin or Grayson? All three are up on the trading block IMO.

09-02-2015, 09:58 PM	#10
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Re: Who's your #2 QB? The number 2 has to be game ready. I pick McCown. Have to be able to make the progressions...1 - 2 - 3 - throw it away. Manage the game...don't give it away. I think McCown would do that best in Payton's schemes. I think he's seen enough not to have to think too much or over think it. Push comes to a shove, one of the other could be called back up. Brees has been reasonably healthy for like 8 years in a row. Not even a sprained ankle. I'm scared.

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