New Orleans Saints quarterback Ian Book didn’t play well in his NFL debut.
Book was pressed into the starting role after the Saints QB room was depleted due to COVID-19, and things didn’t go well during a 20-3 Monday night loss to the Dolphins. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The #Saints are starting Ian Book this weekend, per me and @TomPelissero. With Trevor Siemian out, Taysom Hill is going on the COVID-19 reserve list.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 23, 2021
The former Notre Dame star finished the game with two interceptions and only 135 passing yards on 12/20 passing. To put it bluntly, it was a disaster for the Saints and the former Saints star.
Notre Dame QBs have now lost 24 straight starts in the NFL…
– 4 by Brady Quinn
– 4 by Jimmy Clausen
– 15 by DeShone Kizer
– 1 by Ian BookThat is the longest losing streak by starting QBs from a particular college since 1950 (h/t @EliasSports). pic.twitter.com/NrLb4tKuqr
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 28, 2021
I don’t know if expectations were very high for Book considering the fact he was never expected to play this season, but it was still tough to watch Monday night.
He clearly is nowhere near being ready to be a starting quarterback in the NFL. Only 135 passing yards and two picks is terrible!
Ian Book vs Miami just leads to nice things. pic.twitter.com/Ra7EMqQSVN
— Will Manso (@WillManso) December 28, 2021
The Saints better hope like hell they get Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian back ASAP because continuing to play Book isn’t an option.
Tua’s message to Ian Book postgame?
“Just keep being you, man. Work hard.” pic.twitter.com/OxuPcT7wD3
— NFL (@NFL) December 28, 2021
Book might figure it out down the road, but he’s clearly not ready to go right now. That’s just the reality of the situation.