From James Palmer: Saints tried to get Penix ("It Never Happened") John Hendrix

I wouldn’t hate Penix as BPA at 14. It makes sense to get a future franchise QB who could learn Kubiak’s offense for a year and start in ‘25 if the opportunity is presented at the original pick.

A trade up into the top 10? Nah. A potential cost of a future 1st(s) + multiple 2nd-3rds would’ve been incredibly stupid while we didn’t have a definite starter at either OT position and other holes existing.