Jameis Winston is joining the New Orleans Saints to back up Drew Brees and position himself for a bigger role when Brees moves on, possibly as early as 2021.
Winston’s contract was understated, presumably due to a lack of interest across the league and his willingness to take less in order to land in a desirable location. But if quarterback guru Sean Payton can coax some of the unnecessary risks out of Winston’s game, our Seth Galina sees him as a viable long-term starter.
The problem is that the quarterback room isn’t empty in New Orleans.