NFL free agency rumors: 3 free agents the Saints should sign this offseason

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 10: Michael Thomas #13, Adam Trautman #82, and Latavius Murray #28 of the New Orleans Saints celebrate following Thomas' 11-yard touchdown during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 10, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 10: Michael Thomas #13, Adam Trautman #82, and Latavius Murray #28 of the New Orleans Saints celebrate following Thomas' 11-yard touchdown during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 10, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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1. Scouting Report. New Orleans Saints. Jameis Winston. player. 15. Pick Analysis. QB

At the end of the day, teams live or die by quarterback play. Brees has been the staple of consistency for the Saints’ passing game for over a decade. How much does Sean Payton expect from Taysom Hill as a thrower?

If the team wants to stay cheap, two options could hit the open market. Mitchell Trubisky is unlikely to return to the Bears. The other name is Jameis Winston, who barely saw the field after signing a one-year deal.

Trubisky is tempting since it would be cool to see a running back lead the NFL in receptions, but it’s Winston hands down.

The former No.1 pick told reporters he wanted to relearn how to play quarterback. A year of picking the mind of Brees and Payton should help limit the turnovers when given a full-time role. Most people focus on the 30 interceptions during his final season with the Buccaneers.
Do the same people forget he led the NFL in passing yards?

Winston will be healthy and fresh when it comes time for 2021. A team will likely give him a shot to fight for a starting role. New Orleans knows what the potential of Winston could be and would keep him for a cheap deal. This seems too obvious not to happen.

There’s no telling what Sutton’s potential is, so here’s a cheap one-year option to test out.

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