Saints met with top QB prospect Cam Ward [Schefter: CLE, NYG or maybe Saints have to make an offer compelling enough for #1 pick]

If he declared last year sure he may have been the 6th/7th QB taken. However he came back and continued to improve this past season. If we are talking about current Cam Ward vs last years prospects he’s probably 3rd or 4th behind Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and maybe Drake Maye. Had a guy like Jayden Daniels declared in 2023, he likely would have been a day 2 pick.
I like Ward more than I liked Caleb. Caleb was flashy with the weird angle throws but the personality and frumpiness gave me concerns. He also took a ton of sacks trying to play hero ball. Sanders is pretty much the same player as Caleb but far less talented. Ward has a cannon, has good maneuverability, makes good decision, and is winner. He willed the Canes to victory in several games last year. It’s been a while since we’ve had a QB who had the capability to take over the game and comeback from a deficit.