Saints QB Derek Carr explains why he's ready for a fresh start in New Orleans
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is excited for his new home. He knew that New Orleans would be interested in him when he became available, and they were always on his radar. New Orleans is happy to have him as their new starter. At the end of his time with the Las Vegas Raiders, […]
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is excited for his new home. He knew that New Orleans would be interested in him when he became available, and they were always on his radar. New Orleans is happy to have him as their new starter.
At the end of his time with the Las Vegas Raiders, the relationship was certainly strained. Carr discussed that situation more this past week, and it definitely sounded a bit more emotional than many previously thought. The Saints QB said that his decision to exit Vegas was made when the organization made his wife cry.
"Once they made my wife cry, that was pretty much over… Once they made her cry, that was out. But the love for my teammates is what probably would have made me do it. But the way it worked out and the timing of things, I was just … it was time for me to move on. But who knows? You never know what will happen." — Carr via NFL.com
It makes sense – considering we all know how much family means to Carr. He also admitted that he was frustrated with how he played at times, but he also felt like he deserved to start the final games with the Raiders. They didn't allow him to do that, so he knew it was time to move elsewhere for the future of his NFL career.
The Saints were aggressive in their pursuit of him, and that may earn them the NFC South title this season. Carr is ready to get victories in New Orleans.
"The thing that matters to me the most is the Saints win. I want my friends to have success and I don't want them to have hard times, but I still want the Saints to win a little more." — Carr
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