Reason for Optimism

These years are special as a saints fan.

Its special watching new names become superstars.

Its special watching Brees and Payton continue their dynamic run at History and the record books.

That being said , there exists a degree of sadness for me. I liken it to spending time with a grandparent you know who hasn't got long to go on. You try to enjoy it , and soak it all in , seize the moment. But the ending is inevitable.

Its gonna hurt when Drew hangs em up. And I hope we go 19-0. But my mind has been heavy on what lies after the confetti drops.

I've not been one for Optimism post Brees for obvious reasons if what was here before him is of any indication.

But I think the football gods have given us some reason for optimism.

Franchise Quarterbacks arent easy to come by. And for the first time in recent memory , there could legitimately be 4 or 5 available to us.

1. Taysom Hill - Payton says that's his guy. 4.4 speed. Cannon of an Arm , Hits like Luke Kuechly , just makes plays.

2. Jameis Winston - Throws for 5k and 30 Plus TDs. Young no injury history to speak of. Also threw 30 picks , but recently got lasik ... I mean it cant get worse after lasik can it ?

3. Cam Newton - Receives a mind boggling amount of hate on the boards but , at his best he was better than anyone and everyone. Does he have the humility to learn and sit behind Brees ? Is he healthy ? Because Sean Payton gets a blend of Taysom and Drew in a Healthy Cam Newton , and them some.

4. Tua - Should be the No.1 pick had he been healthy. Could he fall just enough for us to make it happen ? I think drafting him is like Sean getting Drew as a rookie. I think we should move heaven and earth to get him. I feel he can be Mahomes like with our offense and coaching.

5. Deshaun Watson may hold out on an extension to get the F out if Houston. Cut from the same mold as Rusell Wilson. Would be an obvious no brainer if the chance presented itself.

Regardless of who it is and what direction we go , I think Sean Payton would have a field day with any of these guys. And I'm excited about what we decide to move forward with in the future.