Funny thing was Davenport wasn't really a Sean Payton pick - was largely a Jeff Ireland & Mickey Loomis collaboration! And I'm not sure why... not being close to contention should stop a team from going up to draft a QB that they covet.
“Let’s build up the team in other areas and then add one later.” So in theory your team is better so it means you’re lower in the draft so then you’re giving up far far more to go up to get a QB. And the kicker - the Saints LOVE Ward. Isn’t there something to just getting yr guy?
Saints been trying to build the trenches for YEARS much like PHI - and largely have failed mightily. Ruiz (average), Penning (borderline starter, who they traded a future first that became Jalen Carter), Fuaga (great pick but they would've taken Bowers if he was there), McCoy (good pick), Davenport (largely overdrafted and great up huge assets to acquire), Turner (lol), Foskey (should probably be cut after training camp coming up). What does that amount to... just a bunch of wasted picks on "areas of need" to build the team around.
At some point, the team needs to draft a QB. They tried last year with Penix. They will likely try again this year with Ward (doubt it happens because I just don't see TEN doing it) but the notion the the team shouldn't be the QB business when they don't have a franchise QB or even a good one is... so confusing & puzzling.