ESPN’s Mel Kiper mocks Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart to Saints at #9

SweetT said
I’m highly convinced that if there any other QB, not named Sheduer Sanders, who threw for 4100K yards, 74% completion, and 37 TDs vs 10 INTs, then everyone would want to sell the farm for him. Look, I’ll admit that his attitude/bravado is off putting to a lot of people, but to say he’s not worth a top 20 pick is ridiculous. Give me a guy with his level of confidence, along with his accuracy, and pocket presence

You forgot the shadow of Daddy Prime lurking in the background, and the Circus of Drama that accompanies him. That ain't Shedeur's fault, but it IS reality. If you're okay with that, the dude has elevated every program he has played for. None of them were elevated to "elite", IMO, but they were better for having him there. I want a QB that elevates the play of those around him; not a QB who needs to be surrounded by talent. It's a fine line of distinction, but I don't see Shedeur elevating those around him, I see the latter. Just look at his last 2 years at Colorado for the illustration of what I'm trying to say.

He's a good QB....maybe even a very good QB....but I don't see "elite" traits. And if he provides an incremental bump at QB play, I'm not sure it'll be worth the Sanders-family drama that always seems to be lurking around the corner. And if I'm wrong and Shedeur IS that elite franchise QB we need, and if Daddy Deion taught him ANYTHING about the NFL and contracts, I can absolutely see Shedeur "testing the market" the 1st opportunity he gets and wanting a bigger market for "other endorsements". I don't think he'll stick around for a 2nd contract with the Saints. JMO...

Ward isn't falling to #9. Truth be told, I don't think Shedeur is either....that's someone trying to tank his stock so he slides a little, enough that they have an opportunity to take him. I like Dart. But not at #9. Maybe #40 if he lasts that long? Or maybe trade back from #9 for additional picks. I would love to see Dart in NO, sitting for a year and marinating in CKMs system & tutelage. Of course, that is predicated on CKM liking him enough to take him. If CKM doesn't want him...I'm out too. But until I know otherwise, I like the potential.