Saints: 4 filler QB options if Jameis Winston doesn't return

Saints: 4 filler QB options if Jameis Winston doesn’t return

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 15: Alvin Kamara #41 and Jameis Winston #2 of the New Orleans Saints celebrate following a touchdown during their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 15, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

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Mitchell Trubisky

Most Saints fans would look at the name Mitchell Trubisky and immediately want nothing to do with him. However, that would be the wrong attitude to take. Trubisky was once a Pro-Bowl quarterback and still has that potential in him.

The Chicago Bears traded for former Super Bowl champion Nick Foles last offseason. The quarterback war that ensued between the two was something special to watch, but no one ever one with Matt Nagy.

He never gave either one enough time to develop a rhythm and get into a swing. Trubisky has only been in the NFL for four years. As opposed to Fitzpatrick and Taylor, Trubisky has only played for one team and still has his prime ahead of him.

If no one else offers Trubisky a huge deal, the Saints might get him cheap. If that is the case, then they might have signed their stopgap quarterback and found a long-term quarterback. That is what makes Trubisky special here, he has the potential to be both.

It is even emphasized with Sean Payton’s “quarterback whisper” coaching staff.

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