re: From Larry Leo Post - Coach either blowing smoke or we're going to try for Baker

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Giving up that much when you have Drew on the roster is stupid. If he falls to us fine, but we need to add pieces that can help us win now.

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Yeah I do not want to lose picks, especially after the draft we just had.

I'd be all aboard. Brees probably has two years left I'd be willing to bet. He's almost the perfect replacement considering his play style. If Brees goes down God forbid, you have someone who can keep it rolling.

Because we weren’t one play from the NFCCG this year....

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The last rookie QB got steamrolled mentally and never recovered

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Can someone elaborate? Brees messed up Grayson?

I wouldn't be surprised at all if Payton really likes him, nor would I be surprised to see the Saints consider moving up significantly to get him. Wasn't there a lot of talk that the Saints really liked and were ready to take Mahommes at 13 until KC jumped ahead of the Saints at 12? Certainly there had to be some reason KC moved up that far specifically to get ahead of NO.

While he doesn't have the arm of Mahommes, Mayfield is probably the closest thing to him among the top QBs AND Mayfield is probably a little more accurate and a better decision maker. Plus, while many may hate is on-field demeanor, you can't deny that the guy is a competitor. To go from walk-on QB to Heisman trophy winner is impressive.

Except maybe Darnold, I don't think the other QB's are all that impressive. Rosen has bust written all over him. When your HS coach and numerous teammates have indicated they don't particularly like you that's a big red flag to me. Allen just seems like the prototypical "measurements" guy without much productivity.

If the Saints are taking a QB in the first round this year it's going to be Mayfield. The big question is do they have the capital to move up far enough to do it. Plus, they hit a grand slam in last years draft after having a good 2016 draft. Do you want to essentially package all of your few significant picks for one guy? They don't have a 2nd round pick this year (and no one cares because that got them Kamara), so they may have to mortgage future picks again to get Mayfield

I’ve always wondered what Payton does after Brees retires since they seemed to be attached at the hip. Getting Mayfield and keeping Payton around would be nice.

Well, they could wait two years, use this year & next years picks wisely, then sell the farm to get, say, Tua, like ATL sold the farm to get Julio.

UGA shut him down in the 2nd half for the most part and made his height a big issue. I'd rather us go all in on one more run and then worry about the Brees heir. I mean if Mayfield falls to you, sure. Not a fan of giving up a ransom for him though

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