Heading into the 2021 season, the Saints’ main concern is finding their new starting quarterback after the retirement of Drew Brees. Although there is no information about it, the coach Sean Payton He has already promised changes to New Orleans’ offensive scheme.
The 57-year-old HC noted that after making the determination on the new quarterback in NOLA, they will modify their game plan to adapt it to the player’s strengths and revealed that when Brees arrived at the Louisiana Superdome in 2006, they took the same route.
“We will build a little around the player. We did that when Drew arrived and that we will do with one of the two quarterbacks, “Payton said according to ESPN.
For the moment the competition for the position seems to be twofold: Jameis Winston y Taysom Hill. In this regard, Payton indicated that his options offer a wide deck of possibilities, but the foregoing does not imply changes in depth in the appearance of New Orelans.
“There are things you can do specifically with one or the other. Also, we have the idea that they have learned to play. It is not a totally different game plan for each one, “he said.
Advantages and disadvantages
In Winston’s case, he could have the upper hand over Hill as a proven NFL starter. During his first five years in the league he started for the Buccaneers (19,737 yards, 121 touchdowns and 88 interceptions); In addition, his aptitudes are closer to those of Brees, so the adaptation of the Saints scheme could be less. Nevertheless, The biggest argument against the former Florida State is its inconsistency: He is 28-42 for life, and in 2019 alone he became the first quarterback in history to have more than 30 touchdown passes and turnovers in the same season.
On Hill’s side, Payton’s problem is his little starting experience. In four seasons with the Saints he has only 1,047 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions. Although the ex-BYU is no stranger to assuming the reins of the Saints: he has had many snaps since the wildcat formation and has delivered 809 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns and three wins for just one setback.
