The New Orleans Saints will be actively engaged in the quarterback market this offseason. After organizing much of their coaching staff, (the strength and conditioning coach position currently remains open) the front office will shift its focus to what head coach Dennis Allen called the “most important decision” the team will make. Without a doubt, the Saints will turn every stone, conventional and unconventional, to land their next signal caller. An interesting scenario could play out that sends embattled Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson to New Orleans.
New Orleans presently has three quarterbacks on their roster. Taysom Hill has his new “hybrid deal” which includes incentives and escalators if he performs well as a passer for the team. Second-year quarterback Ian Book says that he plans to compete for the starting job and veteran Blake Bortles was signed late in the 2021 season. The former Jaguars starter is on a reserve/future deal guaranteeing him only a spot in training camp.
However, the Saints are likely to pursue another starting option this offseason. The deal that seems most likely, and most beneficial, is re-signing Jameis Winston. New Orleans won five games in the former No. 1 overall draft selection’s seven starts, one of which closed out by Trevor Siemian who is set to become a free agent this offseason. Winston, who has been consistently questioned for his decision-making and high turnover volume, produced a 14-to-3 touchdowns-to-interception ratio. He generated the lowest interception rate of his career in the Saints’ system as well.
