Teams that see the changing of the guard when a future Hall of Famer steps down usually see a drastic drop in production. For the New Orleans Saints, given how they’re preparing for the future, that might not be the same.
The Saints are preparing for the future. They’ve been preparing for the future.
When Teddy Bridgewater left for the team’s division rival Carolina, it left a hole. Bridgewater tossed nine touchdowns and two interceptions in five straight victories in 2019. He was the hopeful heir to Drew Brees‘ throne.
However, he’s been replaced by arguably a player that may have a higher ceiling, Jameis Winston.