re: Hot Take: Saints are Planning for Life After Brees

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Sure, but let's not act like in two years the cupboard is bear.

A strong D and consistent QB play led the Eagles to a Super Bowl and had the Vikings in the NFC championship. The Pats two years ago threw out random QB's for 4 weeks when Brady was suspended and went 4-0. You don't need a HOF QB to win if the rest of the team is above average, though having a HOF QB certainly helps.

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I agree with all of this. But that doesn't change what I said. This team no longer has ammo to replace Brees next year if need be, or to attempt to get different top talent. If the pick busts they're stuck with what they have and that's it.

Just so we're clear, I'm not against the pick so much as the trade. And of course if Davenport is what he could be, I probably won't care. Though it really, really matters how soon he comes that.