PositiveRoleSun, July 26, 2026
Stidham favored for backup role despite AFCCG struggles; system familiarity and coaching praise give edge over Ehlinger.
Jarrett StidhamQB
Stidham is the early favorite to win the backup QB job for 2026 despite his AFCCG loss to the Patriots (17 of 31, 133 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 1 lost fumble). The source credits his system familiarity with Sean Payton and Davis Webb's praise, superior mechanics compared to Sam Ehlinger, and status as Payton's first outside free agent signing when the coach arrived. In the final year of his two-year contract, Stidham is scheduled to make roughly $8 million in 2026.
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At this juncture, I'd presume Stidham is the favorite to win the backup job. Nevertheless, it certainly isn't an absolute guarantee... Stidham has more experience with and knowledge of Head Coach Sean Payton's system than Ehlinger. That in itself is enough for me to have him as the early favorite in the competition. Also, I'd venture to say that Stidham's overall mechanics and ability as a quarterback are a bit more advanced than Ehlinger's.
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- Stidham is the early favorite to win the backup QB job for 2026 despite his AFCCG loss to the Patriots (17 of 31, 133 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 1 lost fumble). The source credits his system familiarity with Sean Payton and Davis Webb's praise, superior mechanics compared to Sam Ehlinger, and status as Payton's first outside free agent signing when the coach arrived. In the final year of his two-year contract, Stidham is scheduled to make roughly $8 million in 2026.
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