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Originally Posted by staylor26

Bonus:

if Sean Payton feels as strongly about Bo Nix as he did about Patrick Mahomes, waiting until 12 to draft him is certifiable

I get that Nix was drafted way earlier than we thought, but if you think he’s the next Patrick Mahomes, you don’t wait till 12 no matter what his ADP is https://t.co/hF0sTJ0Ruk

— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) April 26, 2024

I doubt Payton meant that Nix is the next Mahomes. If he did, he should be laughed at.

Payton could have tanked last year and drafted a player that actually is similar to Mahomes and a potential superstar. If he had any sense, he'd have pulled the plug after 70-20. Anyone could see they weren't going anywhere.

Or they could have drafted Rattler, aka Albino Mahomes, and grabbed an elite weapon at #12. I think history's going to show that either move would have given them a better, more exciting NFL QB.