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

DSnfla said

LOL the thing is that as fans we can say " What the heck , go for it " It's not our careers on the line if it's a catastrophe. We don't get fired for taking this HUGE gamble. If it blows up in Loomis and CKM and Ireland's faces they may never get the job they want in the league again.

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Yep. The “Just go for it” crew has nothing but fan pride on the line.

This decision, if it backfires, could literally set the franchise back by a decade…4 to 5 years to determine the player is a bust, and likely another 4 to 5 years of figuring out who is next, not to mention the loss of the potential help of the picks you gave up for the player, including your current #9 positioning.

This is a HUGE decision that goes beyond “Just going for it.” It’s one thing to trade up to a mid first round pick, it’s a whole different ball game when you’re talking about a move from pick 9 to pick 1.

This is a franchise-altering decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly, even as fans. You BETTER get this one right if you do it, or else; the consequences of not getting it right will be disastrous.