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Ronald Curry’s first few weeks on the job as New Orleans Saints quarterbacks coach are sure to keep him busy. The MMQB’s Albert Breer reports that Curry is expected to represent the black and gold at North Dakota State’s pro day, highlighted by Trey Lance — a top prospect in the 2021 NFL draft class and one of the most alluring quarterbacks.
Multiple QB-needy teams picking top-10 will be in attendance with decision-makers present, including: the New York Jets (general manager Joe Douglas), the Atlanta Falcons (GM Terry Fontenot and head coach Arthur Smith), the Philadelphia Eagles (offensive coordinator Shane Steichen and QB coach Brian Johnson), the Detroit Lions (GM Brad Holmes and HC Dan Campbell), the Carolina Panthers (GM Scott Fitterer, HC Matt Rhule, and OC Joe Brady), and the Denver Broncos (GM George Paton).
So why are the Saints even bothering to send Curry all the way out to Fargo? Lance is unlikely to fall anywhere close to their pick. But there’s a good chance he ends up in the NFC South or somewhere else in the conference. Two of the teams scouting him are division rivals with New Orleans. Others feature former Saints coaches or executives in prominent roles. Any sort of inside scoop Curry can get on Lance’s skills or disposition (or eventual landing spot) is worth the trip.
And, hey: you never know what could happen on draft day. Remember when the Kansas City Chiefs traded up from No. 27 to No. 10 to pick Patrick Mahomes? If Lance slips to a point where the Saints have a shot at moving up from No. 28 to get him, the information Curry gleans from this visit could be vital. If nothing else, it’s good to see the Saints doing their homework.
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