Curious how talented they will be once Herbert gets paid.

I think his ranking would be as follows.

1. Cowboys (His Roots)
2. Chargers (QB/Weather)
3. Arizona (Location/Talent)
4. Saints (Return Home)

Unfortunately, I think the Chargers is by far the best fit. Great young QB and other talent, Payton's (now) hometown, weather and on owner that would likely give him lots of control. Could really suck for us if it happens -hoping not.

He's way too smart to hitch his wagon to a punk like Kyler Murray.

Welp, now the rumor is Payton back to the Saints with Brady as QB. Actually sort of checks out considering the Stephen Ross maneuverings ended up being 100% accurate

Curious how good the Chiefs will be once Mahomes get paid

It actually makes the most sense... checks off all his supposed prerequisites... warm weather, would get full control, etc. and if he can get a QB like Tommy Bitch or even someone like Derek Carr, the Saints would be well positioned to win that weak ass division.

That actually makes a ton of sense all things considered. Bucs without Brady are absolute dogshit and the Falcons and Panthers have shown little indication they'll have their shit together any time soon.

Dallas the rams or the saints

Kylr Murray is the problem in Arizona

much more than Kliff

I'm not sure who'd be tougher to work with, Russ or Kyler... there is no good answer here

Without a doubt it’s Russell. Neither situation is ideal. Kyler is a shitty leader but he’s not egotistical twat. He may not be overly liked in his locker room but Russells teammates flat out despise him. You can keep kyler at average where Russell is going to get worse and worse since he can’t run anymore. And in a few years you can sell kyler very high.

It’s not ideal. But it’s manageable. You’re right that it’s not meant for a prime candidate like Payton. But may be a good spot for a defensive coach who can build around a run game and is happy to just be average.

Thats all a fair argument, except for the part about Murray not being an egotistical twat

The best fit for AZ is someone like the broncos DC. Sell high on guys like Hopkins. Scrap the idea of being an offensive team. Build around the running game and turn Kyler into Lamar. And then build a great defense. In a weak nfc you could do worse. But first you have to give up the idea that the cards run through Kyler instead of running around him.

Considering Herbert is not Mahomes in talent your point makes little sense unless Herbert has a contract structured like Mahomes.

I don’t know that it’s ego. I don’t think he cares about football or others. Selfish and lazy maybe.