Sean Payton: Taysom Hill to be backup quarterback (mod edit) (1 Viewer)

I don't see Payton being the type to put a rookie on the field at the QB position, so even if we draft one, Hill would be #2 this year. I also think Payton has seen enough of Hill in practice that he believes he's the best option at #2, even if we were to bring in a vet, because he knows the offense and he's a playmaker. I think Payton is serious. That's not to say that things can't change somewhere down the line, but when Payton says something like this, he's usually serious.
Payton stated in the article that we will have a 3rd QB active because Hill may come to the sideline, his thumb is East and West, and can’t play QB. I’m not confident he will put a rookie in.

Sounds like our backups will be QB2a and QB2b. Very unique situation that I can’t wait to see how they fill the need. I lean towards vet. I should probably be checked/tested because I feel like Winston or Cam maybe options ?.
 
I believe Payton is being very 'tactical' in regards to Taysom Hill..He doesn't want the national media and over opinionated fans writing countless articles and blogs as to why he and Taysom are the most inept player/coach in the league before Taysom's game has fully developed..He learned this while having Brees develop with all the naysayers writing the narrative in stone on Brees, that he takes a back seat to much more inferior QBs throughout his illustrious career and as a result is arguably the most underrated sports figure of all time...JMO
 
Payton stated in the article that we will have a 3rd QB active because Hill may come to the sideline, his thumb is East and West, and can’t play QB. I’m not confident he will put a rookie in.

Sounds like our backups will be QB2a and QB2b. Very unique situation that I can’t wait to see how they fill the need. I lean towards vet. I should probably be checked/tested because I feel like Winston or Cam maybe options ?.
That quote is for the nervous nancys that worry about Taysom being developed into a franchise QB IMO
 
An experienced veteran is still needed. If we draft a QB there is a chance we might carry 4 on the roster. It would be hard to rely on a developmentally squad QB.
 
Unless I missed a we should sign X from
Cam Jordon then he wants to sign

dion jordon
Cam newton

the next player will be Tyrod Taylor , Tylor being Cam’s middle name
Could be tough on defense though with Emmanuel Sanders lined up. Payton I'm sure will have a couple of plays designed.
I can almost guarantee bikes dc doesn't try doing that again. Especially, if d Harris is on the field...
 
I wouldn't be surprised if perhaps Jacob Eason in the Third Round.
 
Why not? Do you expect him to just sit there with a clipboard? (probably an iPad now, I'm showing my age I guess)????

Guess my assumptions were right, we signed winston. Now, taysom resumes his role.
 
And this boys and girls is why you don’t get into a money game with the Saints. Hill had 5 million a year and the backup QB job waiting. He didn’t sign. Now he not only has to compete against Brees, but with a guy who has more physical skill at QB than he does and if gets his head screwed on right to make Payton happy can easily put up 5000 yards a year, and put the long ball back into the offense as there has never been any questions about Winstons arm strength.
 
Taysom still has to like his long term odds (either here or elsewhere) as a financially secure qb. All he has to do is sit tight for another year and he can role on to a bigger contract here, or he can sign with the team of his choice (unlike if he signed his tender he would be trade fodder during the draft). He and his agent are playing it smart.
 
I'm guessing Payton will fully expect Winston will beat out Hill in a QB competition..................but if for some reason Winston stinks it up, Payton can always say "well hey, I'd been saying Hill was our backup !".
 
I'm guessing Payton will fully expect Winston will beat out Hill in a QB competition..................but if for some reason Winston stinks it up, Payton can always say "well hey, I'd been saying Hill was our backup !".
Honestly, I don't know what's about to happen. However, it seems like they are keeping their post-Brees options open.
 

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