re: The Backup has been resigned to two year deal

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He's our field goal holder too

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Major factor. Don't let it be overlooked.

Also, look at this like baseball. Going into camp, Garrett is our long relief, Luke is our closer. It's Garrett's job to win that 2 spot from Luke.

Let's say they play even through camp and preseason. Well, if something were to happen to Drew in game 3, season long injury... it's GG18 all season. It's too early in the game, bring in the long relief, let's see what we have. Nothing to lose.

But if you get into week 14, and the playoffs are on the line, you bring in the closer, and try to win the damn thing.

I've seen Garrett at the Las Vegas Bowl, and the Senior Bowl.. you guys just aren't seeing it yet. I've said it multiple times, this kid with 2 healthy years of muscle building and system learning is going to be better than good. Paxton Lynch's medicals are terrifying to me. I'd have GG18 as my 3rd QB this year, and feel like I was stealing getting him in the 3rd. The value is there. You guys will see.

This deal for Luke is for 2 years. Is any of that telling? I don't know. Leaves year 4 of GG18's rookie deal to himself. How crazy would it be to see Drew extended only 1 year. Put the writing on the wall, and then still try to get something of value for Drew before he is gone?

I want Drew retiring as a Saint, in 3 or 4 years.... but at some point we should see what this kid has.

Good move for the Saints, leaves lots of options open. We sit back and wait to see how the Brees extension will go or not go.