Coach Dennis Allen says struggling Saints mulling QB change

METAIRIE, La. — The New Orleans Saints are contemplating making a quarterback swap, in keeping with coach Dennis Allen.

Allen stated that Jameis Winston is a candidate to start out towards the Los Angeles Rams, however a choice hasn’t been made but.

“I believe we have gotta take a look at every part,” Allen stated. “Yeah, I believe we have gotta take a look at every part. And that might be a course of we undergo in the present day and tomorrow as we prepare for the Rams.”

The Saints have began Andy Dalton for the final seven video games, however Allen hinted his beginning job was contingent on the offense persevering with to carry out nicely. The Saints (3-7) have scored solely 23 whole factors in back-to-back losses.

“And we’ve not been doing as nicely the final couple weeks,” Allen stated. “So, I believe we have gotta consider that. I believe that is one thing that we have to take a look at.”

Winston was named the starter going into the season however injured his again in Week 1 and struggled to play by his accidents for the subsequent two video games. Allen initially sat Winston for the sport towards the Minnesota Vikings in London to permit him to heal, however finally determined to go together with Dalton full-time.

Allen stated on the time of the swap that Winston was wholesome sufficient to play, and he finally was not on the harm report, however admitted it is unlikely Winston, who additionally had a foot harm this season, might be 100%. He stated Winston’s well being will issue into his resolution.

“I really feel like I believe we in all probability have to go to with him somewhat bit by way of that or go to with the medical employees by way of that,” Allen stated. “And I believe Jameis stated this the opposite day, I do not know that he is ever gonna be 100% wholesome this season. However he is in right here each day, he is in right here each morning working with the trainers, getting himself prepared. And I really feel like he is nearer to being there.”

Allen additionally stated the well being of the offensive line is one other issue. The Saints positioned beginning middle Erik McCoy on injured reserve earlier than their loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend and didn’t play beginning proper guard Andrus Peat. Beginning left deal with James Hurst left the sport with a concussion, leaving the Saints to play backup guards Calvin Throckmorton and Lewis Kidd, backup middle Josh Andrews and backup deal with Landon Younger.

“I believe every part goes into the choice,” Allen stated. “I do not assume any choices are made in a vacuum. However we have gotta attempt to do what we really feel like provides our staff the perfect probability to win. In order that’s finally what the choice will come right down to.”