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At the Press Conference, team officials talked about how the Saints would focus on size, length, speed and other metrics that were important to finding a path to the roster for a player. The scouts did the same process for Taysom Hill and for Jameis Winston. Okay.. so far, so good.
Next step, the team needs a starting QB for the beginning of the season. Coaches decide that one. Bill Parcels was a big proponent of choosing players he wanted to coach. And Bill believed that if a team regularly added "below average" players, then you would eventually have a below average team. You can ask Sean Payton the exact quote. SP is a better student of Big Tuna Football than me.
Here's the argument.. Two big arms are getting ready to replace a team legend at QB. You get one shot to make a first impression, Sean. So, do you start the strong arm with a passing game? or start the strong arm that needs more work on his passing game? I'm not calling names or calling out players but I can assume with all my assumptions that SP never envisioned having a Jameis Winston in his QB room when SP the HC wanted to add RPO plays to and offense where Drew Brees was QB. Pre-Jameis, RPO options were added to the Saints version of WCO and Taysom Hill was scouted.
There's no argument. Taysom Hill is a premier run-pass offensive threat but is he a WCO QB? Think Joe Montana and Drew Brees and how they controlled the flow of the game with short passes. During his four starts, Taysom's game was lacking in getting the ball to Kamara and WRs not named Mike. You can't teach speed and size and Thrill Hill is an athelete but, if Taysom Hill wanted to be an NFL QB, then I think Taysom the player should have exhibited more effort and leadership this offseason. Namely, building a relationship with your teammates away from the facility and make amends with Mr.SixTDs!!
Take away the measurables and the stats and what do you end up with? Two different players dealing with adversity differently. Winston is working out publicly, getting his message out and making sure he gets plenty of work with his WRs. Drew Brees, Tom Brady and other QBs used the offseason to work out with teammates to develop timing and techniques like the "back-shoulder" throw. Taysom said he was working on his footwork and worked out with teammates at some team activities. That, my friend, is not enough.
Jameis is just being Jameis and Taysom is just being Taysom. The RPO offense is intriguing but I think the Ravens will win a Super Bowl with that offense before the Saints will. And, eventhough I believe Taysom could rack up tons of stats in an offense that showcases his running skills, I also know that playoff-caliber opponents consistently stop the run and the Saints defense is the best evidence of that fact. So, since SP is a Parcells and WCO student, I believe Payton will put a 5K arm in his offense.
Meeting adjourned.
GO Saints!!!
Next step, the team needs a starting QB for the beginning of the season. Coaches decide that one. Bill Parcels was a big proponent of choosing players he wanted to coach. And Bill believed that if a team regularly added "below average" players, then you would eventually have a below average team. You can ask Sean Payton the exact quote. SP is a better student of Big Tuna Football than me.
Here's the argument.. Two big arms are getting ready to replace a team legend at QB. You get one shot to make a first impression, Sean. So, do you start the strong arm with a passing game? or start the strong arm that needs more work on his passing game? I'm not calling names or calling out players but I can assume with all my assumptions that SP never envisioned having a Jameis Winston in his QB room when SP the HC wanted to add RPO plays to and offense where Drew Brees was QB. Pre-Jameis, RPO options were added to the Saints version of WCO and Taysom Hill was scouted.
There's no argument. Taysom Hill is a premier run-pass offensive threat but is he a WCO QB? Think Joe Montana and Drew Brees and how they controlled the flow of the game with short passes. During his four starts, Taysom's game was lacking in getting the ball to Kamara and WRs not named Mike. You can't teach speed and size and Thrill Hill is an athelete but, if Taysom Hill wanted to be an NFL QB, then I think Taysom the player should have exhibited more effort and leadership this offseason. Namely, building a relationship with your teammates away from the facility and make amends with Mr.SixTDs!!
Take away the measurables and the stats and what do you end up with? Two different players dealing with adversity differently. Winston is working out publicly, getting his message out and making sure he gets plenty of work with his WRs. Drew Brees, Tom Brady and other QBs used the offseason to work out with teammates to develop timing and techniques like the "back-shoulder" throw. Taysom said he was working on his footwork and worked out with teammates at some team activities. That, my friend, is not enough.
Jameis is just being Jameis and Taysom is just being Taysom. The RPO offense is intriguing but I think the Ravens will win a Super Bowl with that offense before the Saints will. And, eventhough I believe Taysom could rack up tons of stats in an offense that showcases his running skills, I also know that playoff-caliber opponents consistently stop the run and the Saints defense is the best evidence of that fact. So, since SP is a Parcells and WCO student, I believe Payton will put a 5K arm in his offense.
Meeting adjourned.
GO Saints!!!