I'm seeing recent mocks (including smug dipshirt Mel Kiper) projecting QB Jaxson Dart to the Saints at #9. I like Dart, but not that high. Maybe 40? But IF he is indeed "shooting up draft boards", maybe he does go that high?
I said all that, so I could say this....I wouldn't be upset if Dart was the pick at #9. I wouldn't be upset because it would tell me that CKM liked him enough to believe he's a franchise QB and that's who CKM wanted. That could be a HUGE get for the Saints, if that's how it went down; and as long as Dart didn't play for the entire year. Sit him on the bench for the entire season and let him marinate in the CKM system and playbook. Have Rattler fill in for DC4 injuries. Maybe Dart gets to close a few games that are huge Saints blowouts.
I'd PREFER a pick to fill out the roster for immediate contribution! But I wouldn't be upset with Dart as the pick, for the reason cited. JMO...