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

St. Widge said
At the same point, you have to wonder what the Browns are going to do at QB? Maybe they think Watson is going to be okay and want to try to rehab him as a starting QB. But, I also can't see them going with Pickett if Watson can't play or they are done trying to fix him.

If that's the case, what will they do at QB? I know this will annoy people, but maybe Cleveland is a trade partner for Carr after June 1? If the Saints do trade up for Ward and Cleveland does not take a QB in the draft, a trade with Cleveland for Carr would allow the Saints to get a much needed draft pick if they pay the price for Ward. Of course, Carr would have to agree to the trade.

I think the extra money on the books is setting up for a Cap hit this year and then the big one in 2026, and yet some of the moves made w/ the players almost suggest your old core, especially if you make the playoffs this year, will still be on the team in 2026 too. I'd prefer to keep Carr, have always liked him as a Tutor, but you probably feel good about Rattler as #2 and you'd likely feel good about Rattler/Ward competing for starting snaps too.

But to your point, the level of committment to Watson almost confirms they are tied to him for at least another year. I think they'll be in the running for a QB but it probably behooves them to take one later.