Mike Glennon & The Saints
February 22nd, 2017
It seems there’s a Super Bowl–winning coach who hasn’t forgotten his yearning for the Bucs’ nearly-departed gunslinger.
Sean Payton is the most renowned Mike Glennon fan this side of the Ohio State coaches’ offices.
Back in 2014, Payton talked about his history with Glennon and how he almost was drafted by New Orleans. Joe took notes.
“I think he’s got a real good arm. I think his timing, his feet are very good. His feet are exceptional, I think, for his size. So he’s got good athleticism,” Payton said of Glennon. “He can locate the ball and make all the throws. He was a player that we had real high grades on in the third round. Ironically, that discussion that came up, I can remember like it was yesterday. [Tackle] Terron Armstead, Glennon was right in that cloud, if you will.
Payton clarified that “cloud” means a group of players the team wanted to draft.
“I just remember the evaluation process. I had a chance to work with closely, a coordinator Dana Bible, who’s retired now. But Dana [who coached Glennon at N.C. State] I remember calling me on Mike and giving good reviews, I mean over and above. So we studied more tape. And he was someone that was in the mix. I recall him specifically because we saw a lot of things we liked. And now, unfortunately, he’s in our division and we’re watching him.”
Well, yesterday, Payton chatted about eventually replacing ancient Drew Brees on SiriusXM NFL Radio, as documented by ProFootballTalk.com.
And it sure sounded like he still has Glennon on the brain.
“I think that topic exists and has existed because of the nature of the position,” Payton said. “I think we’re in the quarterback business always because they’re so difficult to find. And there’s been a year or two we’re close to drafting maybe a player and he went a little before we were ready to pick. And certainly you pay attention to it when your quarterback’s older.”
So will Glennon end up in New Orleans?
Joe could see it happening. Glennon won’t find anyone who wants to make him a starter, so he chooses to back up a 38-year-old quarterback. That’s a better opportunity for Glennon than holding a clipboard for a 23-year-old.
February 22nd, 2017 at 10:06 am
Hey, good for him if NO wants to sign him. He’ll have a better chance of stepping in with Brees than with Winston IMO.
February 22nd, 2017 at 10:07 am
Man I am all for Glennon getting his (much deserved) pay day and chance to start somewhere, but please notbin the NFC South competition. I know we have a few nitwits here that think facing Glennon is an automatic win for the Bucs, but I’m confident most people who make their professional living coaching, evaluating, and game planning in the NFL don’t share that same belief.
February 22nd, 2017 at 10:10 am
I really don’t like that guys face
February 22nd, 2017 at 10:12 am
Glennon is very familiar with our playbook & that would be a disaster for him to take that knowledge to the Saints.
February 22nd, 2017 at 10:14 am
What Toes said!
February 22nd, 2017 at 10:21 am
You really think Bree’s might retire before JW? Hmmmmm idk?? Tricky…
February 22nd, 2017 at 10:21 am
I’m ok if Glennon goes to NO. He will be the 4th best QB in the NFC South.
February 22nd, 2017 at 10:33 am
Don’t want Glennon at a division rival
February 22nd, 2017 at 10:52 am
Not worried about Glennon going to the Saints.
More worried about Cook going to Carolina.
February 22nd, 2017 at 10:58 am
That’s all we need, Mike Glennon going to a division rival.
February 22nd, 2017 at 11:33 am
I could see Glennon going to the Saints. At least I’d get to see him play occasionally. Or not.
February 22nd, 2017 at 11:46 am
Don’t want Glennon to go to an NFC rival? Then..PAY THE MAN!!
February 22nd, 2017 at 11:49 am
At some point the Saints need to have a plan B. Glennon’s life should get pretty interesting in the next few weeks….Good luck to him.
February 22nd, 2017 at 11:56 am
Why would the Saints pay Mike Glennon Starter’s pay, when they had to release half of their Starters because of their Cap issues?
February 22nd, 2017 at 12:02 pm
Does he always have to have Derrick zoolander face?
February 22nd, 2017 at 12:07 pm
Let him go to NO. When he starts we will be sweeping NO. Our CBs will have a feats. I’m all for that!!!!
Go Bucs!!!
February 22nd, 2017 at 12:08 pm
^feast
February 22nd, 2017 at 12:14 pm
Bigger question is whether Glennon is willing to take backup pay and sit behind Drew Brees for another year or 2. My guess is he wants to start and get paid now not 2 years from now.
February 22nd, 2017 at 12:53 pm
Doubt it happens. Brees is going to make close to 25 million next year. Glennon will want somewhere between 9-13 million. I just cant see the saints tying that much cap space on one position.
February 22nd, 2017 at 1:00 pm
Pancake I think that’s why MagicMarpet doesn’t like his face! Har har har!
February 22nd, 2017 at 1:07 pm
I think you think about him more than me 87.
February 22nd, 2017 at 1:14 pm
Oh please let the Saints sign him! The thought of them starting him when Brees retires makes my mouth water. We’ll win every game.
To those saying he knows the playbook, yes, he does. But we also know ALL of his weaknesses.
February 22nd, 2017 at 1:15 pm
Matt Says
“Glennon will want somewhere between 9-13 million.”
Mike Glennon might want that much, but there is zero chance he gets more than $7 mil. And more likely? $5 million.
February 22nd, 2017 at 1:35 pm
Glennon is too expensive for the Saints. MG will get more $ to be a back-up here with the Bucs than practically anywhere else. He wants a legit starters job opportunity. But if no one is willing to give him the $8-10M that MG is probably hoping for – then he might just be best off coming back to the Bucs at $5M per for a couple of years and continue to work with great coaches to improve his game and be ready for any opportunities he gets.
February 22nd, 2017 at 1:42 pm
I might be in the minority here, but I see no harm in him being re-signed here as a back-up. With back-up pay!
February 22nd, 2017 at 1:45 pm
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February 22nd, 2017 at 1:54 pm
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February 22nd, 2017 at 1:57 pm
You drinking ’87?!
February 22nd, 2017 at 3:03 pm
Pancake block Says:
February 22nd, 2017 at 12:02 pm
Blue Steel™
February 22nd, 2017 at 4:12 pm
I think I would die if Glennon goes to the Aints and becomes all world. God that would suck!
February 22nd, 2017 at 4:20 pm
So many that just have an OPINION. Nobody here knows anything because he has talked to not a one of you. But I am sure of one thing. Payton knows more than anyone on this little home town blog site. Good luck to him what ever happens.
February 22nd, 2017 at 4:22 pm
Coach Payton may have spoken from his pursed lips about Glennon’s “size”, “feet”, and all of that, but it’s what he didn’t say that matters. Leadership is important, too, and players and coaches just didn’t buy into him and that won’t serve him well on the open free agent market. Leadership is why Jameis Winston was selected as the starter over Glennon. That being said, I hope that Glennon stays for at least another year. There’s no shame in being Winston’s backup.
February 22nd, 2017 at 6:21 pm
I still think Glennon will be back with the Bucs as the backup QB.
Licht should have a contingency in the contract. Glennon must win the #2 qb position otherwise he will be cut without pay.
If Griffin takes over the #2 spot, is only fair that Glennon be cut without pay.
But I do wish him well.
Go Bucs!!!