The Minnesota Vikings’ immediate concern following Kirk Cousins’ horrific Achilles tear during their Week 8 loss to the Green Bay Packers was what the team would do at quarterback. Though certain alternatives have surfaced, nobody is certain of the Vikings’ plans. A trade deadline move for Jameis Winston, the quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, is one of the possible ideas that has been floated.
Of course, Winston wouldn’t be able to carry the Vikings to the postseason the way Cousins did. He is a tried-and-true player, though, and would be a far better choice than a number of other options, like signing Carson Wentz when he becomes a free agent.
Just a couple of short years ago, Winston was putting up good production as the starter for New Orleans. Since then, he has struggled with some injuries and is now sitting behind Derek Carr. The Saints could be open to a potential move if the price is right.
Should the Vikings consider a Trade for Jameis Winston?
Losing Cousins is something that the Vikings aren’t going to be able to fully recover from. Not only is his production not going to be matched by anyone that Minnesota can get, but his leadership will be sorely missed. All that they can do at this point in time is try to add a player who can make enough plays for the offense to function properly.
Winston has played sparingly in three games this season. He has completed 58.8 percent of his pass attempts for 101 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception. Back in 2021, however, as the team’s starter, he played in seven games, completed 59 percent of his passes, and racked up 1,170 yards, 14 touchdowns, and just three interceptions.
There is no denying the fact that Winston has impressive arm talent. His decision-making has always been a question about his game, but the arm strength and talent are there.
The biggest question facing the Vikings in a potential Winston move would be, can he do enough to allow Justin Jefferson and the rest of the offense to pick him up in his weak areas?
Honestly, this move would be worth the risk for the Vikings. Jameis Winston isn’t going to come in and move the needle a ton, but he also won’t let the needle fall back to zero. For the price that it would likely take, which would be a late-round draft pick, Minnesota should give it a shot.
Outside of this option, there are other, much less impactful options. Simply carrying on with Jaren Hall as the starter isn’t going to cut it. Why not take a shot at a low-cost, high-reward quarterback like Winston?
Expect to hear plenty of rumors and rumblings coming out of Minnesota surrounding the quarterback position. Winston may not even be considered, but it’s interesting to think about.
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