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New Orleans Saints Reportedly Name Their QB1 for Week 1

After a few days of heavy speculation, it is now being reported that Sean Payton has made his decision on the future of his coaching career with the Saints

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 08: Saints Head Coach Sean Payton walks amongst his players before the regular season game between the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 08, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire)

It looks like second chances do happen in the NFL. Jameis Winston has officially secured his. Winston is all set to be the New Orleans Saints’ starting quarterback in Week 1 when they host the Green Bay Packers, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Friday. Following Drew Brees retirement, no one really knew who would get the nod as the official QB 1.

Now we know for sure.

Winston’s contract is heavily incentive based, and if he reaches certain benchmarks, he’ll cash in.

This will be the first time in 16 years that someone other than Brees has entered the season as New Orleans’ starting QB.

“I would love to carry that torch from him,” Winston said earlier this year when he got emotional while talking about how much it meant to him to spend last season as Brees’ backup. “I would love to be able to provide the excitement and joy and resilience that he provided for this city.”

Let’s see how Famous Jameis handles the pressure.


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