New Orleans Saints quarterback Ryan Griffin (4) passes against the St. Louis Rams during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane) (The Associated Press)
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – If record-setting, 13-year veteran Drew Brees misses any meaningful action this season, the next Saints quarterback in line could be a second-year pro without a single regular season snap to his name.
Ryan Griffin, signed last year as an undrafted rookie out of Tulane, is establishing himself as a serious contender to unseat 10-year veteran Luke McCown as Brees' primary backup.
And it does not appear that Griffin's relative lack of experience is much of a concern to coach Sean Payton.
Coach Sean Payton says Griffin's experience level is "not going to be a factor as to where we see him this season."
Griffin led three touchdown drives and another drive that ended in a field goal in the Saints' 26-24 preseason victory over St. Louis on Friday night.
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