Could Siemien Be a Lot Better With a Full Week of Starter Reps? [Mod edit] (1 Viewer)

[Domeination]

No, not in one week. But there should be some improvement.

 

[Steve in Colorado]

He had his ups and downs today, but they came in relief in a game he got zero starter reps during the week for. That was a lot of pressure he shouldered and he didn't wilt.

With Taysom Hill likely out at least another week, Simien is the guy. He should be better after a full week of practice and a game plan designed around him. Things get a lot easier for the running game next week as well, and that should open things up.

I'm not predicting Simien becomes the long-term answer, but he might surprise us.

I appreciate the optimism, but living in Colorado I saw enough of Siemian to know a week of practice as the starter won't fix him. He's not a starting QB in this league. It would be a miracle if he suddenly transforms into a starting qb with any semblance of consistency.

 

[0rion]

My hope is that Saints fans will learn to spell his name... ; p

How many years has it been? I'd say you should move on and hope fans do something else because spelling doesn't seem to be their strong suit.

 

[cue180]

He could be, but also the opposing D will be studying his film from all the playing time he has had all week. It works both ways.

 

[St. Aaron]

My hope is that Saints fans will learn to spell his name... ; p

I make no promises.

 

[ELLIASJWILLIAMS]

Perhaps, but he also came in against a defense that only practiced to face Winston in this offense.

Next weeks op now has a little info on how he functions in this O.

 

[boutte]

My hope is that Saints fans will learn to spell his name... ; p

I hope we don't have to.

 

[SaintsFanInLA]

Two possibilities intrigue me:

The Saints convince Brees to lace 'em up for a few weeks until we are set.

The Saints call in Cam Newton and in a laughably ironic twist, he leads the Saints to their 2nd Super Bowl victory, frustrating all other NFCS franchises; especially the Panthers as some of them would be rooting for Cam and us winning would kill them. Lol

 

[duckjr78]

Perhaps, but he also came in against a defense that only practiced to face Winston in this offense.

Next weeks op now has a little info on how he functions in this O.

Agreed, but he functioned like a QB within the game plan. Obviously this is different if he is a running QB coming in for a passing QB or vice versa, or if he’s a new QB in the league. And We’ve all certainly seen this scenario play out, but this guy is a veteran. I just don’t think the 3/4 of game tape is going to be as big of a factor as it could be in other situations.

 

[Saint Spud]

Where has it been said that Taysom is likely out next week?

 

[BooBirdSaint]

Where has it been said that Taysom is likely out next week?

Speculation as he has already been out longer than you would expect with a concussion. Plus Payton said post game that Hills roll wouldnt have changed even if avaliabile this game. Trevor is the "back up" QB.

 

[SaintsFan11]

Siemian would be the worst starting QB that we’ve fielded over the past three years. He’d be worse than Brees, Winston, Bridgewater and Hill. We could possibly survive Siemian for a couple of weeks, but if he’s our starter for the rest of the year then we’ve hit our high water mark today.

 

[efil4stnias]

Perhaps, but he also came in against a defense that only practiced to face Winston in this offense.

Next weeks op now has a little info on how he functions in this O.

this and he had ZERO time to think about it.

Just put helmet on and played.

there is a big difference when you get a full week to "think" about your start. Separates good and bad.

 

[Infoman]

When he’s healthy. This is Taysom’s team to lead now.