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

SmashMouth · 04-30-2018, 11:16 AM

Former Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett wasn’t taken on the last day of the NFL Draft, but is getting a minicamp tryout with the Saints, the NFL chance that he needs.

Barrett is one of the most decorated quarterbacks in Ohio State and Big Ten history. He was the only three-time captain in school history, led the Buckeyes to two Big Ten titles in his four years, and set the school record with 38 victories and just six losses.

He was a top 10 vote-getter in the Heisman Trophy race twice, with a fifth-place finish in 2014 after his freshman season was cut short after a torn ACL. Ohio State would go on to win the national championship that year.

Barrett might not be the best quarterback in the draft, but he’s still one that you can get excited about having on your roster. Whether that’s as a backup, or a future starter in the NFL.

He can make any play
Barrett owns the Big Ten passing touchdowns record with 104, and accumulated over 9,400 yards. He can sling the ol’ pigskin. But he was also effective on the ground when he needed to be.

Barrett had over 3,200 rushing yards during his Ohio State career, and 43 touchdowns. In three of his four seasons in Columbus he had at least 11 touchdowns on the ground.

One of his signature plays was his game-winning touchdown pass against Penn State this past season, after leading a comeback in the fourth quarter with the Buckeyes down 35-20.

The Buckeyes would go on to win that game 39-38. It wasn’t the prettiest game for Barrett and the Buckeyes, but as he did so many times, he led them back. It was not unlike other games in Barrett’s career where they might not have been the most easy thing to watch, but the Buckeyes would eventually come out on top.

There’s not a spot he can’t get. It will always be good.
You may have heard before, but in the 2016 edition of The Game, the Buckeyes were faced with a crucial fourth down in overtime. Barrett took the snap, and heroically met a Michigan defender right at the first down marker.

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SmashMouth · 04-30-2018, 11:24 AM

CheramieIII · 04-30-2018, 12:06 PM

TAYSOM HILL

rezburna · 04-30-2018, 12:15 PM

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.

SmashMouth · 04-30-2018, 12:21 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.

Is he better than Lamar Jackson?

rezburna · 04-30-2018, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Is he better than Lamar Jackson?

Not to me.

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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darksoul35 · 04-30-2018, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Is he better than Lamar Jackson?

Hell No

voodooido · 05-01-2018, 01:40 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.

There is no way in hell JT is near Hill's level. I grew up in Ohio and still follow the hated Buckeyes closely. The dudes arm is pure trash. Ask any true OSU fan. They will tell you if not for him they would of won 3 straight championships.

rezburna · 05-01-2018, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

There is no way in hell JT is near Hill's level. I grew up in Ohio and still follow the hated Buckeyes closely. The dudes arm is pure trash. Ask any true OSU fan. They will tell you if not for him they would of won 3 straight championships.

Hill has literally no statistics to back up this assertion.

04-30-2018, 11:16 AM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 Blog Entries: 29	3 reasons the Saints should be excited about undrafted free agent J.T. Barrett Former Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett wasn’t taken on the last day of the NFL Draft, but is getting a minicamp tryout with the Saints, the NFL chance that he needs. Barrett is one of the most decorated quarterbacks in Ohio State and Big Ten history. He was the only three-time captain in school history, led the Buckeyes to two Big Ten titles in his four years, and set the school record with 38 victories and just six losses. He was a top 10 vote-getter in the Heisman Trophy race twice, with a fifth-place finish in 2014 after his freshman season was cut short after a torn ACL. Ohio State would go on to win the national championship that year. Barrett might not be the best quarterback in the draft, but he’s still one that you can get excited about having on your roster. Whether that’s as a backup, or a future starter in the NFL. He can make any play Barrett owns the Big Ten passing touchdowns record with 104, and accumulated over 9,400 yards. He can sling the ol’ pigskin. But he was also effective on the ground when he needed to be. Barrett had over 3,200 rushing yards during his Ohio State career, and 43 touchdowns. In three of his four seasons in Columbus he had at least 11 touchdowns on the ground. One of his signature plays was his game-winning touchdown pass against Penn State this past season, after leading a comeback in the fourth quarter with the Buckeyes down 35-20. The Buckeyes would go on to win that game 39-38. It wasn’t the prettiest game for Barrett and the Buckeyes, but as he did so many times, he led them back. It was not unlike other games in Barrett’s career where they might not have been the most easy thing to watch, but the Buckeyes would eventually come out on top. There’s not a spot he can’t get. It will always be good. You may have heard before, but in the 2016 edition of The Game, the Buckeyes were faced with a crucial fourth down in overtime. Barrett took the snap, and heroically met a Michigan defender right at the first down marker. read more here Twitter Saint in Aus likes this.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,999	Re: 3 reasons the Saints should be excited about undrafted free agent J.T. Barrett 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. RockyMountainSaint, Rsanders24, papz and 1 others like this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 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. Is he better than Lamar Jackson?

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,999	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? Not to me.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 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)

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darksoul35 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,044	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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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,999	Re: 3 reasons the Saints should be excited about undrafted free agent J.T. Barrett Originally Posted by voodooido There is no way in hell JT is near Hill's level. I grew up in Ohio and still follow the hated Buckeyes closely. The dudes arm is pure trash. Ask any true OSU fan. They will tell you if not for him they would of won 3 straight championships. Hill has literally no statistics to back up this assertion. foreverfan and K Major like this.