3 reasons the Saints should be excited about undrafted free agent J.T. Barrett

SmashMouth · 04-30-2018, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I think J.T. Barrett is a better Quarterback than Taysom Hill. He’s a better passer and smarter runner. This could be a steal.

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Is he better than Lamar Jackson?

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

How does he compare on off the field issues?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._T._Barrett

But he did graduate early, almost two years ago.
J.T. Barrett among 9 current Ohio State football players to graduate on Sunday: Buckeye Breakfast | cleveland.com

J.T. Barrett Bio :: The Ohio State University :: Official Athletic Site

Originally Posted by foreverfan

We got a QB?

Originally Posted by rezburna

Not to me.

Well, his Wonderlic is higher than Lamar Jackson. and he did graduate early already 18 months ago.

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rezburna · 04-30-2018, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by billyt81

Taysom Hill is the most exciting QB prospect the Saints have with the highest ceiling. Taysom Hill is one of the fastest Saints players period. He is 6"3, 225+ lbs. He is sensational running the football. He is aggressive and tough. He has a quick release and a strong arm. Plus Peyton loves him. JT Barret. Whatever. He won't make the team. I predict Hill wins the backup QB job. Savage-cut, Barret-practice squad.

I hope so. You can’t coach 4.4 speed.

Barry from MS · 04-30-2018, 03:01 PM

J.T. is a very, very interesting prospect. Dude just makes plays (1st downs & red zone).

He's not the fastest, biggest, most accurate, or have the biggest arm, but he just makes plays. High football IQ. He ran that Urban Meyer offense very well. I think he has a chance in this offensive system. A proven leader of good football teams in a talented conference.

What's not to like or to lose?

Seer1 · 04-30-2018, 07:34 PM

I watched him a great deal throughout his college career and what he does is win. Although from watching him and listening to the talk about him through that time, he's most likely not going to be Drew's replacement. He'll be parking in Pete Carmichael's spot in a few years instead. You may hate Urban Meyer, but it'd be a numbskull move to open your mouth to argue that he doesn't know what he's doing. He keeps saying that J.T. has the head coach gene like none other he's seen.

As far as off the field issues go, he had a run in for underaged drinking. Totally owned it right away, no blaming anyone else or getting it swept under the rug. He paid his penalty and willingly sat through his suspension coaching and encouraging his replacement all the way. He's got the heart of a Saint.

darksoul35 · 04-30-2018, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Is he better than Lamar Jackson?

Hell No

frydaddy · 04-30-2018, 08:44 PM

Lmao at all the blind optimism over Taysom Hill. Listen, he plays for us currently, and thus I hope for the best. But don't let two idiots (Aikman and Buck) misconstrued take fool you into thinking he's the future for sure. I love love love what he brought to special teams last year, but I would be shocked..I'm talking jaw on the floor in stunned silence if he manages to even beat out Savage for the number 2 spot. You don't let your QB of the future play gunner on special teams.

saintsfan1976 · 04-30-2018, 08:47 PM

Can he fix the things or is he another Tim Tebow?

It'll be fun to watch.

The Dude · 04-30-2018, 10:25 PM

I really like what I read about this guy. Seems like Payton could build a great system around him using players we already have. I bet Payton would cream himself if he could get him to be a solid franchise Qb.
I would love to see what he could do with a dual threat QB.

What’s the knock on this guy? Why wasn’t he drafted?
Played for a good school in a decent conference and excelled.

CheramieIII · 05-01-2018, 05:58 AM

Originally Posted by frydaddy

Lmao at all the blind optimism over Taysom Hill. Listen, he plays for us currently, and thus I hope for the best. But don't let two idiots (Aikman and Buck) misconstrued take fool you into thinking he's the future for sure. I love love love what he brought to special teams last year, but I would be shocked..I'm talking jaw on the floor in stunned silence if he manages to even beat out Savage for the number 2 spot. You don't let your QB of the future play gunner on special teams.

Watch this and tell me it's blind. Taysom Hill would kick Barretts arse.

Taysom Hill Career Highlights (2012-2016) - YouTube

Career Stats for Taysom

https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb...om-hill-1.html

http://draftscout.com/ratings/dsprof...2017&genpos=QB

Notice the difference:

J.T. Barrett Career Highlights \|\| Every Touchdown (All 147) - YouTube

https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb...barrett-1.html

http://draftscout.com/ratings/dsprof...2018&genpos=qb

TJ played 50 games and Taysom only 37

I'm not saying that TJ wouldn't be a good QB I'm saying that TJ has that little extra that changes games. Remember seeing him last year on special teams and how he would just shoot into the pile with no fear at all. I think TJ was brought in for more than just competition but Taysom will beat him out in the end. Coach loves Taysom and I think Taysom is a bit faster in the 40.

rezburna · 05-01-2018, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by CheramieIII

Watch this and tell me it's blind. Taysom Hill would kick Barretts arse.

Taysom Hill Career Highlights (2012-2016) - YouTube

Career Stats for Taysom

https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb...om-hill-1.html

Taysom Hill*|*Brigham Young,*QB*:*2017 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile

Notice the difference:

J.T. Barrett Career Highlights || Every Touchdown (All 147) - YouTube

https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb...barrett-1.html

J.T. Barrett*|*Ohio State,*QB*:*2018 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile

TJ played 50 games and Taysom only 37

I'm not saying that TJ wouldn't be a good QB I'm saying that TJ has that little extra that changes games. Remember seeing him last year on special teams and how he would just shoot into the pile with no fear at all. I think TJ was brought in for more than just competition but Taysom will beat him out in the end. Coach loves Taysom and I think Taysom is a bit faster in the 40.

Hill didn’t have a third of the career that Barrett had at Ohio State. Hill has horrible stats at BYU.

Taysom Hill: 6,269 yards. 58% completions. 43 TDs. 31 INTS

J.T. Barrett: 9,434 yards. 63.5% completions. 104 TDs. 30 INTS

We have to put some more respect on Barrett’s name.

04-30-2018, 02:45 PM	#11
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 36,958 Blog Entries: 29	Re: 3 reasons the Saints should be excited about undrafted free agent J.T. Barrett Originally Posted by rezburna I think J.T. Barrett is a better Quarterback than Taysom Hill. He’s a better passer and smarter runner. This could be a steal. Originally Posted by SmashMouth Is he better than Lamar Jackson? Originally Posted by SmashMouth How does he compare on off the field issues? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._T._Barrett But he did graduate early, almost two years ago. J.T. Barrett among 9 current Ohio State football players to graduate on Sunday: Buckeye Breakfast \| cleveland.com J.T. Barrett Bio :: The Ohio State University :: Official Athletic Site Originally Posted by foreverfan We got a QB? Originally Posted by rezburna Not to me. Well, his Wonderlic is higher than Lamar Jackson. and he did graduate early already 18 months ago. 2018 NFL Draft Class Wonderlic Test Scores – Take A Free Sample Wonderlic Test (50 or 25 Questions)

04-30-2018, 02:53 PM	#12
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,650	Re: 3 reasons the Saints should be excited about undrafted free agent J.T. Barrett Originally Posted by billyt81 Taysom Hill is the most exciting QB prospect the Saints have with the highest ceiling. Taysom Hill is one of the fastest Saints players period. He is 6"3, 225+ lbs. He is sensational running the football. He is aggressive and tough. He has a quick release and a strong arm. Plus Peyton loves him. JT Barret. Whatever. He won't make the team. I predict Hill wins the backup QB job. Savage-cut, Barret-practice squad. I hope so. You can’t coach 4.4 speed.

04-30-2018, 03:01 PM	#13
Barry from MS Site Donor 2014 Join Date: May 2007 Location: TEMPO VC Okefenokee Swamp Posts: 1,985 Blog Entries: 2	Re: 3 reasons the Saints should be excited about undrafted free agent J.T. Barrett J.T. is a very, very interesting prospect. Dude just makes plays (1st downs & red zone). He's not the fastest, biggest, most accurate, or have the biggest arm, but he just makes plays. High football IQ. He ran that Urban Meyer offense very well. I think he has a chance in this offensive system. A proven leader of good football teams in a talented conference. What's not to like or to lose?

04-30-2018, 07:34 PM	#14
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: 3 reasons the Saints should be excited about undrafted free agent J.T. Barrett I watched him a great deal throughout his college career and what he does is win. Although from watching him and listening to the talk about him through that time, he's most likely not going to be Drew's replacement. He'll be parking in Pete Carmichael's spot in a few years instead. You may hate Urban Meyer, but it'd be a numbskull move to open your mouth to argue that he doesn't know what he's doing. He keeps saying that J.T. has the head coach gene like none other he's seen. As far as off the field issues go, he had a run in for underaged drinking. Totally owned it right away, no blaming anyone else or getting it swept under the rug. He paid his penalty and willingly sat through his suspension coaching and encouraging his replacement all the way. He's got the heart of a Saint.
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04-30-2018, 08:25 PM	#15
darksoul35 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,021	Re: 3 reasons the Saints should be excited about undrafted free agent J.T. Barrett Originally Posted by SmashMouth Is he better than Lamar Jackson? Hell No
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frydaddy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,947 Blog Entries: 1	Re: 3 reasons the Saints should be excited about undrafted free agent J.T. Barrett Lmao at all the blind optimism over Taysom Hill. Listen, he plays for us currently, and thus I hope for the best. But don't let two idiots (Aikman and Buck) misconstrued take fool you into thinking he's the future for sure. I love love love what he brought to special teams last year, but I would be shocked..I'm talking jaw on the floor in stunned silence if he manages to even beat out Savage for the number 2 spot. You don't let your QB of the future play gunner on special teams. foreverfan likes this.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,530 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 3 reasons the Saints should be excited about undrafted free agent J.T. Barrett Can he fix the things or is he another Tim Tebow? It'll be fun to watch.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,006	Re: 3 reasons the Saints should be excited about undrafted free agent J.T. Barrett I really like what I read about this guy. Seems like Payton could build a great system around him using players we already have. I bet Payton would cream himself if he could get him to be a solid franchise Qb. I would love to see what he could do with a dual threat QB. What’s the knock on this guy? Why wasn’t he drafted? Played for a good school in a decent conference and excelled. billyt81 likes this.
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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,650	Re: 3 reasons the Saints should be excited about undrafted free agent J.T. Barrett Originally Posted by CheramieIII Watch this and tell me it's blind. Taysom Hill would kick Barretts arse. Taysom Hill Career Highlights (2012-2016) - YouTube Career Stats for Taysom https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb...om-hill-1.html Taysom Hill\|Brigham Young,QB:2017 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile Notice the difference: J.T. Barrett Career Highlights \|\| Every Touchdown (All 147) - YouTube https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb...barrett-1.html J.T. Barrett\|Ohio State,QB:2018 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile TJ played 50 games and Taysom only 37 I'm not saying that TJ wouldn't be a good QB I'm saying that TJ has that little extra that changes games. Remember seeing him last year on special teams and how he would just shoot into the pile with no fear at all. I think TJ was brought in for more than just competition but Taysom will beat him out in the end. Coach loves Taysom and I think Taysom is a bit faster in the 40. Hill didn’t have a third of the career that Barrett had at Ohio State. Hill has horrible stats at BYU. Taysom Hill: 6,269 yards. 58% completions. 43 TDs. 31 INTS J.T. Barrett: 9,434 yards. 63.5% completions. 104 TDs. 30 INTS We have to put some more respect on Barrett’s name. mleg1972 and Saint in Aus like this.