Saints met with top QB prospect Cam Ward; Cam Ward: “It would be a dream of mine to play for the Saints” [Saints may inquire about trading up for Cam] (43 Viewers)

[rlemieux]

I’m good with it it.

“F” them picks

For a QB at least. Not a small school pass rusher.

 

[Saint Jack]

A QB that wants to play for NOLA?
A player that knows the history of the franchise?
Trade those picks and draft him!

 

[AdamWest]

I rarely come here anymore so had no idea that tweet had gotten so much traction.

I'm trying to be careful how I'm reporting the Ward news. I can say the Saints love him and he's their only graded RD1 QB like I've said on the podcast. I've heard POTENTIALLY it would cost 9/40/71/next year's 2nd or 9/40/2026 FRP (which is still much less than the CHI-CAR deal). If they do it, I think it'll be because Ireland is pushing it, Moore really likes him & Loomis is on board (and likely a Carr trade would then happen to recoup the picks - 4th at best I'd guess). I don't know if it gets done but the team also really wanted to move up for Penix last year too (despite it being reported they didn't, they absolutely did). I don't get the sense TEN loves Ward from everything I've gathered but they have legit no QBs on the roster/team right now.

I've also heard the Moore likes Dart but don't know if he's be in play at 9. If they don't go QB in round 1, I really do think they will try to draft Milroe at some point (if he's there in RD3 especially) because they loved him prior to him plummeting in the second half of Bama's season (to the point he may have been their RD1 pick but who knows his momentum may have not had him as an option if he continued how he started the season). We're breaking down Milroe this weekend for Patreons in our extensive Prospect of the Week series.

 

[AdamWest]

I suppose if Tennessee staff think the Saints aren't going to be good this season, it may not be a terrible "gamble" on their part to get pick #9 this year and "presumably" a high 1st round pick next year among other potential Saints picks as well in what should be a higher regarded QB class.

I wouldn't mind trading up for Cam Ward as I think he is the only QB that I'd take high in the draft and I think he could be a top tier NFL QB. I'd much prefer trading up for Cam Ward than staying put and drafting Jaxson Dart or Shadeur Sanders if that's what the front office has in mind. With that said, I really do want to see what Moore can do working with Rattler this season as well.

It's exactly the reason Howie made the trade with Saints in 2022. He knew the Saints were not close and wouldn't be good. Loomis thought otherwise. The bigger difference with this is they'd be getting the best graded QB in the draft and hopefully a great new offensive minded HC to pair with him. IN THEORY.

 

[St4ever]

You could include Carr in the trade with #9 and another pick next year for #1. Just give them Carr with this year fully paid.

 

[AdamWest]

You could include Carr in the trade with #9 and another pick next year for #1. Just give them Carr with this year fully paid.

That......definitely wouldn't get the trade done.

 

[LAhotsauce]

That......definitely wouldn't get the trade done.

I'd gladly include Carr to lessen draft capital costs for a player like Ward.

 

[AdamWest]

Including Carr isn't going to lessen the draft assets needed to go out at all.

 

[lurking around]

I am wondering if olave may be included in a potential deal

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

Please Lawd let this happen!!!!

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

I am wondering if olave may be included in a potential deal

I think so.

 

[WhoDat?DrewDat]

I've heard POTENTIALLY it would cost 9/40/71/next year's 2nd or 9/40/2026 FRP (which is still much less than the CHI-CAR deal).

Please god no.

If they do it, I think it'll be because Ireland is pushing it, Moore really likes him & Loomis is on board (and likely a Carr trade would then happen to recoup the picks - 4th at best I'd guess).

This makes absolutely zero sense. Nobody would trade anything for Carr let alone a 4th round pick. Doesn't Carr also have an NTC?

 

[AdamWest]

I am wondering if olave may be included in a potential deal

I would think they'd want the new QB to grow with Olave

 

[sammymvpknight]

The biggest problem is that the Titans need him as much as us. I’d be shocked if they don’t draft him

 

[AdamWest]

Please god no.


This makes absolutely zero sense. Nobody would trade anything for Carr let alone a 4th round pick. Doesn't Carr also have an NTC?

He has a NTC but wants to be traded away from the Saints - badly. Would he waive it to be traded to the Titans if he thought he could start there? Who knows.