Doug Nussmeier is Offensive Coordinator , Saints officially finalized hire per Underhill (200 Viewers)

[St. Widge]

I wonder which QB they want to develop. The older veteran, one of the young guys already on our roster, a reclamation project free agent or a draft pick?

You would have to think that some of this is about developing a young QB. Carr may still start this year, but it does look a lot like they want the coaches in place to develop young QBs whether in the draft or guys already on the team. Three former NFL backup QBs and 3 NFL QB coaches on the staff.

 

[SailorJerrysHorse]

I'm excited with our new coaching regime change, but I'm still thinking we will have a development year next season and have a very good draft spot. Top 5 is not out of the question in my opinion. Probably more like top 15, but for a QB, I'm good with packaging future picks. It's the only position I'm cool with packaging future picks to go up and get.

Given that it is likely a development year, and since we have a lot of positions of need and this is a deep class at many of those positions, what I would rather see is trade down this year to get another first next year. That way we could potentially package two 1sts in 2026 to move up for a QB without sacrificing future draft picks.

 

[WhoDat?DrewDat]

We were talking about the DC position where Christian Parker or Staley would call plays. But, I get the confusion since this is the thread about the OC.

Oh my bad.

Carry on.

 

[Elvis]

You would have to think that some of this is about developing a young QB. Carr may still start this year, but it does look a lot like they want the coaches in place to develop young QBs whether in the draft or guys already on the team. Three former NFL backup QBs and 3 NFL QB coaches on the staff.

I agree that it's probably not a seasoned vet. But could it be some former high pick that never got the right coaching and drafted into a bad situation? Free agents like Trey Lance, Justin Fields or Zach Wilson? Or perhaps trade for a young guy stuck behind and entrenched starter on another team? This much QB coaching experience isn't going to be wasted on an 11 year veteran who thinks he's already "put on tape" everything he needs to.

 

[greatshow25]

I think he's the first person in team history to have been drafted by the team (in 1994) and then later become an assistant coach here.....I don't think anyone else has managed this.....?

Danny Abramowicz

 

[soggymoss84]

Given that it is likely a development year, and since we have a lot of positions of need and this is a deep class at many of those positions, what I would rather see is trade down this year to get another first next year. That way we could potentially package two 1sts in 2026 to move up for a QB without sacrificing future draft picks.

Hell start Bink at QB for the season, I don’t care, whatever it takes to get the QB Kellen wants, if that guy is coming out in 2026 go 0-17 for all I care, just get your guy and have that vision.

 

[St.Dan]

Danny Abramowicz

Ah, yes. And only because there were 17 rounds in the draft in 1967.

It's also easy to want to forget the Ditka era (error) anyway.

 

[Saint Spud]

So, if Garrett balls out so we can draft him, then you and everyone else will be ok with us only winning about 2 games this year?

I’d happily sacrifice one year to get a QB we love. Whether his name is Nussmeier or manning or Steve Stevenson.

 

[St. Widge]

I agree that it's probably not a seasoned vet. But could it be some former high pick that never got the right coaching and drafted into a bad situation? Free agents like Trey Lance, Justin Fields or Zach Wilson? Or perhaps trade for a young guy stuck behind and entrenched starter on another team? This much QB coaching experience isn't going to be wasted on an 11 year veteran who thinks he's already "put on tape" everything he needs to.

Yep. A young vet like Fields, Lance, Wilson, Malik Willis, Joe Milton, Kenny Pickett, or Jones are possibilities. It's likely not built for a vet that has already reached his ceiling.

I'm just excited that it looks like the organization is fully committed to developing young QBs. We need to find and develop one as our starter and then continue to try to churn them out to trade for draft picks or take over if they are better than the starter.

 

[saintfan1972]

I’d happily sacrifice one year to get a QB we love. Whether his name is Nussmeier or manning or Steve Stevenson.

I'm with you on that, but how many on here would?

 

[Treybad]

Is this the last coaching spot fir Moore or is there another spot left to fill... feels like this has taken months to get his staff signed

 

[Snakehead]

Yep. A young vet like Fields, Lance, Wilson, Malik Willis, Joe Milton, Kenny Pickett, or Jones are possibilities. It's likely not built for a vet that has already reached his ceiling.

I'm just excited that it looks like the organization is fully committed to developing young QBs. We need to find and develop one as our starter and then continue to try to churn them out to trade for draft picks or take over if they are better than the starter.

With that QB development team on the roster, I'd bring in the guys who have the prototypical size, with arm talent and durability. The guys that have stuff that can't be taught/developed and then develop them.

Daniel Jones
Justin Fields
Joe Milton
Trey Lance

I'd probably start with Jones and Fields. Both of those guys were in bad situations and have quite a few NFL starts under they belt while still being young. They are both over 6'3" 225lbs and durable. Jones has been complimented on how he handled himself in NY as a pro and his leadership wasn't ever questioned. He was an inexperienced over drafted QB out of college who did not get the chance to develop.

 

[soggymoss84]

Is this the last coaching spot fir Moore or is there another spot left to fill... feels like this has taken months to get his staff signed

There’s still a whole lot more coaches to sign. I don’t think we have anyone signed on defense yet

 

[Elvis]

I’d happily sacrifice one year to get a QB we love. Whether his name is Nussmeier or manning or Steve Stevenson.

I'm with you on that, but how many on here would?

I don't need a top 5 pick QB, I'd be happy just to see the team draft a QB higher than the 3rrd round for the first time in forever. The highest regular draft (non supplemental draft) QB we've taken since Archie Manning was at pick 75 in the 3rd round for Garrett Grayson a decade ago. That is actually insane.

 

[St. Widge]

With that QB development team on the roster, I'd bring in the guys who have the prototypical size, with arm talent and durability. The guys that have stuff that can't be taught/developed and then develop them.

Daniel Jones
Justin Fields
Joe Milton
Trey Lance

I'd probably start with Jones and Fields. Both of those guys were in bad situations and have quite a few NFL starts under they belt while still being young. They are both over 6'3" 225lbs and durable. Jones has been complimented on how he handled himself in NY as a pro and his leadership wasn't ever questioned. He was an inexperienced over drafted QB out of college who did not get the chance to develop.

I know you have been promoting the idea of Daniel Jones for quite awhile and I'd have no issue taking a shot on him. He has one good year before things fell apart in NY, but that wasn't all his fault. He also brings some mobility along with the arm strength.

I would prefer taking a shot at Field just because his running ability is at such a high level. If he can combine that with being a good pocket passer, he could be really good. And I like the idea of having that running ability to steal some first downs and to turn to if your regular passing game or running game isn't working. I also like Malik Willis for similar reasons, but he would cost draft pick compensation and Green Bay may not be ready to let him go.