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Just like Patrick Mahomes in 2018, Lamar Jackson in 2019, and Justin Herbert this past season, there’s always huge breakouts who return dynamite value at their ADP at the quarterback position, even despite the usual predictability of the position. Having a weekly starting quarterback and stashing one in case of injury or hoping they break […]

Jameis Winston got his first start as a member of the New Orleans Saints on Monday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Winston made his case to be the Week 1 starter with a dynamite performance, completing 9-of-10 passes for 123 yards and a pair of scores in the first quarter of a 23-21 victory. Meanwhile, […]

On Monday evening, it became evidently clear that the New Orleans Saints need to choose Jameis Winston over Taysom Hill. However, an Ian Book side-story also began to emerge — at least during the broadcast. First thing is first, even though it is now obvious: Winston is measurably better than Hill. In turn, Hill’s value […]

Jameis Winston knows that longtime New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has officially hung up his cleats — his next stop will surely be the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. However, Brees’ legacy down in New Orleans certainly doesn’t help head coach Sean Payton and the rest of the Saints moving forward […]

The quarterback battle between Taysom Hill and Jameis Winston is the thing to watch surrounding the New Orleans Saints team after Drew Brees called it a career. Well, Winston got off on the right foot on Monday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars and rookie Trevor Lawrence. Winston threw an absolute bomb to Marquez Callaway to […]

One of the more highly contested quarterback battles this offseason has pitted Jameis Winston against Taysom Hill for the starting gig with the New Orleans Saints. Hill went 3-1 as the starter in 2020 when Drew Brees went down with an injury and Winston was the former No. 1 overall pick of the Tampa Bay […]

The lengthy Aaron Rodgers saga dragged on in the offseason, but he now seems ready to take on the mantle once more for the Green Bay Packers. But judging from his eye-opening press conference and the soundbites from the front office, tensions haven’t exactly subsided between both sides. This has raised speculation as to whether […]

The New Orleans Saints became a perennial playoff team under the direction of head coach Sean Payton and future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees. However, with the longtime Saints quarterback now heading off into the sunset that is retirement, New Orleans must begin preparing for life after Brees. Making matters worse, the […]

Now that Drew Brees has officially retired, the New Orleans Saints will begin a new era at quarterback and trying to find Brees’ replacement. This in-turn will lead to an exciting showdown during training camp between Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill. Over the years it has become more and more noticeable that Hill has had […]

With Drew Brees officially retired, the New Orleans Saints find themselves entering a new era. It’ll be interesting to see how Sean Payton and the coaching staff handle the team without their coveted franchise quarterback. Luckily for them, they have a legitimate quarterback battle going on that could spout off a breakout candidate. After opting […]

The New Orleans Saints, fresh off the 2021 NFL draft, are about to enter life after Drew Brees. The future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback officially retired from the NFL following the conclusion of the 2020-21 campaign. With a tandem under center slated to replace Brees, it remains to be seen how New Orleans […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston understands how far his star has fallen. But he remains insistent on achieving greatness. Winston addressed campers in Orlando, Florida regarding his own NFL journey. He acknowledged facing setbacks and becoming more of a punchline than lauded NFL quarterback. However, the former Florida State star ensured the youngsters he […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston grew emotional speaking about what it meant to spend time with Drew Brees during the legendary quarterback’s final season in the NFL. Winston said he had immense admiration for the “resilience” and “passion” Brees showed in his final season. The former No. 1 pick also said Brees “doesn’t even […]

Fans of the Chicago Bears had lofty expectations this offseason. The franchise has been going through the quarterback carousel for what seems like forever, and the organization had aspirations of ending that this offseason by swinging big. And while they did step into the batter’s box and took some hacks, they ultimately struck out. The […]

After Drew Brees announced his retirement, the New Orleans Saints continue to make sure they will have some stability at the quarterback position with the re-signing of Jameis Winston. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Winston has agreed to a one-year deal worth $12 million to stay in New Orleans. Jameis Winston reached agreement on […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has finally hung up his cleats after 20 seasons in the NFL, and he will go down as the all-time leader in career completions, percentage, and yardage. And in his absence, he leaves a gaping hole in the New Orleans Saints’ roster. In Brees, the Saints are losing arguably […]

The New Orleans Saints are negotiating with quarterback Jameis Winston to make him stay with the team, per Dianna Russini of ESPN. It is not implied though that Winston will be the starter in chooses to sign with the Saints, as there will still be competition for the position during camp. The 2015 number one […]

Seeing a New England Patriots squad closer to a rebuild than title contention feels like something from the Twilight Zone, but that is the situation in which they find themselves. Despite all of the holes on the roster, the Patriots managed to finish with seven wins and nine losses. The AFC East is no longer […]

Jameis Winston has an opportunity to test free agency again this offseason after spending this past season with the New Orleans Saints. Despite not having a clear shot to start, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports Winston is possibly interested in the idea of returning to the Saints, via Bleacher Report. After spending the first five seasons […]

The New Orleans Saints still await the decision of quarterback Drew Brees, who could retire after his 20th NFL season. If Brees decides not to come back for another season with the Saints, head coach Sean Payton is confident that his likely successor is already with the team. In an interview on NFL Network, Payton […]

It was an emotional night for Drew Brees and the rest of the New Orleans Saints as they were ultimately eliminated by Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their Divisional Round game on Sunday. Before the final whistle blew, Brees shared a moment with back-up QB Jameis Winston as the game clock was […]

The New Orleans Saints go deep into the playbook with some trickery for a touchdown in the NFC Divisional Round against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With the ball on their own 44-yard line, the Saints set up in the wildcat formation. The double end around gave the ball to Winston, who was set up as […]

The New York Jets may have played themselves out of the No. 1 overall pick, which has brought up the discussion on what they should do with Sam Darnold. If the Jets do decide to replace Darnold still, Mike Tannenbaum — a former NFL executive — believes New York could pursue Marcus Mariota or Jameis Winston. […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, rendering him unavailable to back up Drew Brees when the Saints face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15. The team announced the news via Twitter late Sunday morning. Saints QB Jameis Winston has been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. pic.twitter.com/qXXJcDuTeS — […]

With New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees out for the foreseeable future, head coach Sean Payton needed to find a replacement for the star QB in the starting line-up. Ultimately, Payton went with Taysom Hill over Jameis Winston in their upcoming Week 11 match against the Atlanta Falcons. However, it appears like Payton’s decision did […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians knows a thing or two about Jameis Winston and what he’s capable of. However, it seems like he has more faith in Taysom Hill as a starter than Winston at this point. Winston’s former head coach was asked if he was surprised Hill was chosen as the New […]

While Jameis Winston took over for an injured Drew Brees last week, it’s Taysom Hill who will be getting the start for the New Orleans Saints against the Atlanta Falcons, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. This will be Hill’s first career start. Brees suffered multiple broken ribs and a collapsed lung in his team’s Week […]

Fantasy football involves playing both the short and long games well, or at least attempting to play each of them to the best of your abilities. And while Week 10 offered up some intriguing performances for many players, either ones that were already on your roster radar or not, you have some interesting decisions upcoming […]

The New Orleans Saints won their sixth consecutive game on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, but the team also suffered a potentially significant blow. Veteran quarterback Drew Brees reportedly suffered multiple fractures in his ribs and a collapsed lung in his chest. It doesn’t sound good: More from @WerderEdESPN: Drew Brees is suffering from three […]

New Orleans Saints star quarterback Drew Brees left the Week 10 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter, with backup passer Jameis Winston entering the ballgame under center. The Saints are coming off a monster Sunday Night Football victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week where they really flexed their muscles […]

The New Orleans Saints pulled off a huge win on Sunday night after they blew out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a 38-3 win in Florida. Thanks to QB Drew Brees who scored on four passing TDs, the New Orleans squad was virtually unstoppable in their second outing against the Bucs. After the match, backup […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill came up with a huge play during the dying moments of regulation of Monday night’s matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Down seven points with less than a minute remaining, the 30-year-old took it all the way to the end zone to score a very impressive game-tying solo touchdown. […]

The much-anticipated reveal of the New Orleans Saints No. 2 spot at quarterback was unveiled on Monday and some may be surprised by the results. In the team’s first depth chart of the season, Taysom Hill, not Jameis Winston, is listed as the backup to Drew Brees. Despite him mulling retirement, Brees decided to return […]

After five seasons in Tampa Bay, everything is new for Jameis Winston. A new team in the New Orleans Saints. A new offense and system under coach Sean Payton. Even a new role as backup to Drew Brees, which isn’t even a sure thing, given that the Saints also have Taysom Hill on the roster.  […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers originally selected New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston with the No. 1 overall pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft out of Florida State. After five years together in Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers let Winston walk as a free agent this offseason en route to signing future Pro […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers began to see the light at the end of the tunnel when three-time NFL MVP Tom Brady joined the team during the offseason. Former Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston was forced to pack his bags and eventually joined a division rival in the New Orleans Saints. Head coach Bruce Arians voiced out […]

The New Orleans Saints have begun their training camp practices and Jameis Winston is already turning heads from prominent members on the team. In the early portions of practices thus far, Drew Brees has been impressed with Winston, per Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Advocate. Drew Brees' full comments on his first impression of […]

Not only does former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston officially have a new team, but it also appears the current New Orleans Saints signal caller will have some new representation as well. Only a few months after becoming an unrestricted free agent en route to joining the Saints to serve as the team’s backup […]

New Orleans Saints backup quarterback Jameis Winston has only done virtual work with the team this offseason, but he has already impressed the coaching staff. There is no doubt about Winston’s talent, but the turnovers a real problem. An aspect of his game that is going to need fixing. Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael had […]