Jennings: Ought to the Saints take an opportunity on this Canadian QB?

The New Orleans Saints have a big determination looming concerning beginning QB Derek Carr’s future within the Huge Straightforward. In the event that they select to maneuver on from the veteran signal-caller, Laurier Golden Hawks QB Taylor Elgersma might make sense as a Day 3 NFL Draft choose.

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The 6’6”, 220-pound gunslinger has a cannon for an arm, can lengthen performs together with his legs, and I’d take into account his decisiveness above common. Elgersma had a breakout senior season, finishing 293 of his 397 move makes an attempt (73.8%) for 4,252 yards, 35 touchdowns, and simply 11 interceptions in 13 video games performed. He was the winner of the 2024 Hec Crighton Trophy, which is yearly awarded to essentially the most exceptional participant in U Sports activities—mainly the Canadian Heisman Trophy.

Elgersma completed his four-year stint as a Golden Hawk with a complete of 10,230 passing yards, 76 passing touchdowns, 28 interceptions, 572 dashing yards, 18 dashing touchdowns, and a 72% completion share.

The Reese’s Senior Bowl standout has participated in three CFL coaching camps and is at the moment working with QB Nation, the pre-draft coach for Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix and New England Patriots QB Drake Maye final draft course of.

A glimpse of Elgersma placing on a present on the 2024 Senior Bowl:

Loved getting to observe Canadian QB prospect Taylor Elgersma on the Senior Bowl. He had some actually fairly throws downfield on Day 1 pic.twitter.com/UK3suIEHN9

— Jack Brentnall (@Jack_Brentnall) January 29, 2025

Whereas I nonetheless imagine Spencer Rattler deserves a professional likelihood to guide this soccer crew, taking a shot on Elgersma if out there on Day 3 might add an thrilling quarterback competitors to coaching camp and a shiny new toy for Saints HC Kellen Moore to grow to be the participant he envisions.

I do know some could disagree, however I personally really feel Rattler has proven promise not solely from a uncooked expertise standpoint but in addition when it comes to management and work ethic. His Week 15 efficiency towards the Washington Commanders stands out to me as a transparent instance of his poise, resilience, and skill to beat adversity on the subsequent degree. To not point out, he’s been all around the neighborhood this offseason making a distinction.

What do you suppose? If the Saints determine it’s time to half methods with Derek Carr, would you roll the cube on the Canadian phenom?