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LUX said

I know I'll get backlash about my comment, but I think it's better with Taysom out.

No more swapping Winston out for a play that may or may not work. Winston showed he can scramble and get the yards when needed, but I think adding Taysom in, it severely disrupts the offense. We are bringing in Ingram so that is your Taysom pound it in role. At this point, I just don't see the need to rush Taysom back. I think the offense just needs WR and offensive line help. I like Taysom, but I the offense never gels with the constant switching. I'm just not a fan and if he doesn't snap behind center, I don't know if he will be of use or if he goes back to his old role? I don't know, but I'm mixed feelings on this one.

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I can see where you're coming from, but I disagree... We tend to remember the plays (especially 3rd downs) Taysom doesn't make, but take for granted the ones he does make. That TD run vs the Giants was a thing of beauty, it was overshadowed by the fact we lost. I wasn't a fan of his INT, of course, but I've always defended that Taysom should throw more often in the joker role, or its just not gonna work. It's like running AK up the gut: nobody wants to see it, but if you only bounce him outside on runs he won't be as effective. The guys on the other side watch a ton of film too.
I will say, however, that Sean Payton does have a tendency to outsmart himself with Taysom in the lineup. But that can happen with any play call, and we as fans (naturally) second guess it when it doesn't work.

In the end, I think the margin of victory in the NFL is razor-thin. Sometimes it comes down to a play call, a missed tackle, or just a blown assignment. We're just along for the rollercoaster ride.