Quinn Ewers had a meeting with the Saints at the Combine

I like him but there's a great chance he'll just be a backup. He processes slow post-snap by NFL standards and never looks off safeties and drop-back linebackers. Everything else looks there. In truth, if I had to compare him to anyone, I would say a near spitting image Jake Browning (who I think could perhaps be a starter in this league if he wasn't backing up Burrow).

The only way to cure those two things are sideline studying and forcing a habit to look off in practices even if you shouldn't. Think running 100 plays a day and simply forcing yourself to look off every single time. JD5 has a super interesting training scenario for game speed processing post snap. He uses a Quest Meta 3 with game film and speeds up the plays to 1.5x speed. What's really interesting is he started doing that back at LSU which is when he took a massive step forward in his game. How he uses VR may have played a significant role in it. SideNote : He doesn't just use VR. But on any screen he speeds up the play to 1.5x speed.

I just find the VR concept incredible. QB's could have a significant study advantage if they can find a way to get an indestructible micro camera on the front of their helmets for reviewing game/practice film.

Anyway, back to point. If he sat a year studying hard and adjusting to the NFL speed and as such, his processing speed while learning to look off zone coverage, he could be really good and a great development QB over Rattler.
I respectfully disagree about your McCord assessment and provide 2 reasons as to why:

1) Mccord rarely had enough time to sit in the pocket at Syracuse and go through progressions. The Syracuse O-line wasn't good enough to give him that kind of time. When McCord had success, he had to make pre-snap reads or create one on one match ups for his receivers by moving the safety. 2) He threw for 4,750 yards and 34 TDs (most in NCAA) at Syracuse, with Syracuse level talent in the ACC. 65% accuracy. His #1 RB rushed for over 1000 yards, so there was some offensive balance. So, I'll answer your statement with a question. How does McCord throw for that many yards and TDs if he processes slowly? And we all know it wasn't with his mobility. The answer is pre-snap and quick processing skills.

2024 highlights. They don't include his 500 yards, 4 TD bowl game highlights.