The 2017 NFL Draft presented a potential dilemma for Sean Payton.
As the first round transpired that Thursday night, April 27, the prospect of selecting a quarterback with the No. 11 overall pick inched closer to reality.
Slowly but surely the picks ticked off the board:
Corey Davis to the Titans at No. 5.
Jamal Adams to the Jets at No. 6.
Mike Williams to the Chargers at No. 7.
Christian McCaffrey to the Panthers at No. 8.
Then, at precisely 9:12 p.m., things got real.
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) leave the field during the game between the Washington Redskins and New Orleans Saints at the Superdome on Sunday, November 19, 2017.