The usual process of New Orleans Saints fans’ interpretations of their team’s first round pick has already shifted towards the post-reactionary stage, where after initially being befuddled by the unexpected pick, we’re now starting to talk ourselves into first-rounder Payton Turner.
This will probably continue through the start of the season until that first slip-up occurs, and fans will start doubting the pick. Then, the trends will ebb and flow with whatever narrative presents itself.
This is just how it goes, as early draft picks carry that receipt on their helmets as a constant reminder of what it cost to acquire them.