ESPN senior writer says Saints are a 'wild card' if Cam Newton tests free agency

Saintsfan4ever · 12-04-2019, 12:20 AM

He's another Kaepernick waiting to not happen. Some garbage team might pounce on him, but I can't see any winning record team thinking he could improve their QB play... certainly not us.

The Dude · 12-04-2019, 12:46 AM

Originally Posted by jnormand

Shocker.

One criteria above all others.

Crusader · 12-04-2019, 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Not sure he's smart enough to handle a complex Saints offense. He might hold on to the ball even longer than Teddy does with his 5 seconds.

I've never seen anything from Newton as a player that would suggest he is not smart enough. For me its more about the type of character he seems to be.

As an heir to Brees I'd prefer a pocket QB with a cannon. Mainly because that is the type of football I like to watch.

FinSaint · 12-04-2019, 07:12 AM

Chicago would be a better fit, since they're desperate to bring some excitement to that franchise and Trubinsky isn't the future.

WW_Who_Dat · 12-04-2019, 08:10 AM

“F”ing Clown who had all the talent and skills but little character ... media whore ... a waste of space.

Rsanders24 · 12-04-2019, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by Crusader

I've never seen anything from Newton as a player that would suggest he is not smart enough. For me its more about the type of character he seems to be.

As an heir to Brees I'd prefer a pocket QB with a cannon. Mainly because that is the type of football I like to watch.

The problem is that college isn’t developing QBs like that anymore...the offensive game planning and strategy has changed...more spread, read option...mobile QBs. This in turn is also affecting the technique of the OL and mainly the Tackles.

It’s going to get harder and harder to find QBs that are molded and developed like that going forward.

K Major · 12-04-2019, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

Chicago would be a better fit, since they're desperate to bring some excitement to that franchise and Trubinsky isn't the future.

A very realistic option in 2020 for Newton.

Mitch needs a new start elsewhere. It appears Ryan Pace and the rest of the Chicago scouting/brain trust missed on this one big time.

Hindsight is 20/20 but I wonder what the scouts saw in Mitch that that didn't see from Watson (played in the ACC w/Mitch) & Pat M ?

Three years later, Chicago is looking for another franchise QB to lead the troops.

rezburna · 12-04-2019, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

Unlike Taysom... the guy is a closet queen. Does anybody think Payton wants to go camping with him?

Okay. Let’s say you’re right. And? Gay people can’t play football? Look, politics and who you like and dislike play way too much of a role in how y’all feel about the players. Rich Incognito was basically shown to be a racist but if he’s an improvement over Peat then bring his ass in. I don’t give a ****. They don’t have to be my friends. Go get the job done.

rezburna · 12-04-2019, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by Rsanders24

The problem is that college isn’t developing QBs like that anymore...the offensive game planning and strategy has changed...more spread, read option...mobile QBs. This in turn is also affecting the technique of the OL and mainly the Tackles.

It’s going to get harder and harder to find QBs that are molded and developed like that going forward.

I don’t even think Payton wants that kind of Quarterback anymore. You either adjust with the game or get left behind.

Rugby Saint II · 12-04-2019, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

You beat me to it.

12-04-2019, 12:20 AM	#31
Saintsfan4ever 500th Post Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Moss Point, MS Posts: 612 Blog Entries: 1	Re: ESPN senior writer says Saints are a 'wild card' if Cam Newton tests free agency He's another Kaepernick waiting to not happen. Some garbage team might pounce on him, but I can't see any winning record team thinking he could improve their QB play... certainly not us.

12-04-2019, 12:46 AM	#32
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12-04-2019, 06:48 AM	#33
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: ESPN senior writer says Saints are a 'wild card' if Cam Newton tests free agency Originally Posted by SmashMouth Not sure he's smart enough to handle a complex Saints offense. He might hold on to the ball even longer than Teddy does with his 5 seconds. I've never seen anything from Newton as a player that would suggest he is not smart enough. For me its more about the type of character he seems to be. As an heir to Brees I'd prefer a pocket QB with a cannon. Mainly because that is the type of football I like to watch. cmike likes this.

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Rsanders24 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Posts: 1,482	Re: ESPN senior writer says Saints are a 'wild card' if Cam Newton tests free agency Originally Posted by Crusader I've never seen anything from Newton as a player that would suggest he is not smart enough. For me its more about the type of character he seems to be. As an heir to Brees I'd prefer a pocket QB with a cannon. Mainly because that is the type of football I like to watch. The problem is that college isn’t developing QBs like that anymore...the offensive game planning and strategy has changed...more spread, read option...mobile QBs. This in turn is also affecting the technique of the OL and mainly the Tackles. It’s going to get harder and harder to find QBs that are molded and developed like that going forward. rezburna likes this.

12-04-2019, 09:00 AM	#37
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: ESPN senior writer says Saints are a 'wild card' if Cam Newton tests free agency Originally Posted by FinSaint Chicago would be a better fit, since they're desperate to bring some excitement to that franchise and Trubinsky isn't the future. A very realistic option in 2020 for Newton. Mitch needs a new start elsewhere. It appears Ryan Pace and the rest of the Chicago scouting/brain trust missed on this one big time. Hindsight is 20/20 but I wonder what the scouts saw in Mitch that that didn't see from Watson (played in the ACC w/Mitch) & Pat M ? Three years later, Chicago is looking for another franchise QB to lead the troops.

12-04-2019, 10:06 AM	#38
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,935	Re: ESPN senior writer says Saints are a 'wild card' if Cam Newton tests free agency Originally Posted by foreverfan Unlike Taysom... the guy is a closet queen. Does anybody think Payton wants to go camping with him? Okay. Let’s say you’re right. And? Gay people can’t play football? Look, politics and who you like and dislike play way too much of a role in how y’all feel about the players. Rich Incognito was basically shown to be a racist but if he’s an improvement over Peat then bring his ass in. I don’t give a ****. They don’t have to be my friends. Go get the job done. foreverfan and st thomas like this.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,935	Re: ESPN senior writer says Saints are a 'wild card' if Cam Newton tests free agency Originally Posted by Rsanders24 The problem is that college isn’t developing QBs like that anymore...the offensive game planning and strategy has changed...more spread, read option...mobile QBs. This in turn is also affecting the technique of the OL and mainly the Tackles. It’s going to get harder and harder to find QBs that are molded and developed like that going forward. I don’t even think Payton wants that kind of Quarterback anymore. You either adjust with the game or get left behind. Rsanders24 and K Major like this.

12-04-2019, 01:11 PM	#40
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: ESPN senior writer says Saints are a 'wild card' if Cam Newton tests free agency Originally Posted by SmashMouth You beat me to it. foreverfan likes this.