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

SmashMouth · 12-03-2019, 04:28 PM

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.

Crusader · 12-04-2019, 05:48 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.

Rsanders24 · 12-04-2019, 07:47 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.

rezburna · 12-04-2019, 09:14 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.

saintfan · 12-04-2019, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

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

I think Sean went after Teddy so anxiously precisely because Teddy plays smart and is precise. Brees-like, although we'd agree he's no Brees. Cam is not a 'smart' QB, which is not an indictment on the man's intelligence but how he plays the game. With Sean's offense being one of precision, Cam is clearly not the man for the job here.

rezburna · 12-04-2019, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

I think Sean went after Teddy so anxiously precisely because Teddy plays smart and is precise. Brees-like, although we'd agree he's no Brees. Cam is not a 'smart' QB, which is not an indictment on the man's intelligence but how he plays the game. With Sean's offense being one of precision, Cam is clearly not the man for the job here.

Do you think he would want Matthew Stafford, Kirk Cousins, or Jimmy Garoppolo?

saintfan · 12-04-2019, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Do you think he would want Matthew Stafford, Kirk Cousins, or Jimmy Garoppolo?

Nope

TheOak · 12-04-2019, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Do you think he would want Matthew Stafford, Kirk Cousins, or Jimmy Garoppolo?

No but if i recall... he had affection for Romo didn't he?

There is no accounting for taste.

OldMaid · 12-08-2019, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Do you think he would want Matthew Stafford, Kirk Cousins, or Jimmy Garoppolo?

No.
No to them too.

12-03-2019, 04:28 PM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,479 Blog Entries: 29	Re: ESPN senior writer says Saints are a 'wild card' if Cam Newton tests free agency 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.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,031	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.

12-04-2019, 07:47 AM	#3
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, 09:14 AM	#4
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,999	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.

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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: ESPN senior writer says Saints are a 'wild card' if Cam Newton tests free agency Originally Posted by rezburna I don’t even think Payton wants that kind of Quarterback anymore. You either adjust with the game or get left behind. I think Sean went after Teddy so anxiously precisely because Teddy plays smart and is precise. Brees-like, although we'd agree he's no Brees. Cam is not a 'smart' QB, which is not an indictment on the man's intelligence but how he plays the game. With Sean's offense being one of precision, Cam is clearly not the man for the job here. jnormand, Crusader, Rugby Saint II and 2 others like this.

12-04-2019, 12:42 PM	#6
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,999	Re: ESPN senior writer says Saints are a 'wild card' if Cam Newton tests free agency Originally Posted by saintfan I think Sean went after Teddy so anxiously precisely because Teddy plays smart and is precise. Brees-like, although we'd agree he's no Brees. Cam is not a 'smart' QB, which is not an indictment on the man's intelligence but how he plays the game. With Sean's offense being one of precision, Cam is clearly not the man for the job here. Do you think he would want Matthew Stafford, Kirk Cousins, or Jimmy Garoppolo?

12-04-2019, 12:55 PM	#7
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: ESPN senior writer says Saints are a 'wild card' if Cam Newton tests free agency Originally Posted by rezburna Do you think he would want Matthew Stafford, Kirk Cousins, or Jimmy Garoppolo? Nope OldMaid likes this.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: ESPN senior writer says Saints are a 'wild card' if Cam Newton tests free agency Originally Posted by rezburna Do you think he would want Matthew Stafford, Kirk Cousins, or Jimmy Garoppolo? No but if i recall... he had affection for Romo didn't he? There is no accounting for taste.

12-08-2019, 12:45 PM	#9
OldMaid Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,917 Blog Entries: 3	Re: ESPN senior writer says Saints are a 'wild card' if Cam Newton tests free agency Originally Posted by rezburna Do you think he would want Matthew Stafford, Kirk Cousins, or Jimmy Garoppolo? No. No to them too.