Saints: CBS labels signing Derek Carr as best offseason move
The New Orleans Saints had to fix their financial portfolio once the offseason hit. They were successful in doing that with several reworked deals and finagling of the salary cap, and then they went to work. New Orleans had to revamp their defensive line after losing several key pieces, but it was securing a franchise […]
The New Orleans Saints had to fix their financial portfolio once the offseason hit. They were successful in doing that with several reworked deals and finagling of the salary cap, and then they went to work.
New Orleans had to revamp their defensive line after losing several key pieces, but it was securing a franchise quarterback that sit atop their priority list. The Saints would bring in Derek Carr, a former second-round selection with four Pro Bowls on his resume.
Carr is an instant upgrade over Jameis Winston and Andy Dalton who ran the show in 2022. It immediately gave the Saints legitimate hope that they could get back to the playoffs.
The Saints have gone through a whirlwind at quarterback since Drew Brees retired, starting five different quarterbacks in two seasons with no playoff appearances. In a wide open NFC South, the Saints have the division's best quarterback with Carr — bringing stability to the position.
The Saints were the only team in the NFC South to have a top-10 defense in points per game allowed and yards per game allowed last season, a unit that has the same philosophy that has allowed it to rank top 10 in points and yards allowed in each of the past three seasons. In other words, Carr is playing with the best defense he's had in his career.
Carr may not make the Saints the best team in the NFC, but they should be in the conversation if he has a strong year. –Jeff Kerr, CBS Sports
Carr is stepping into a situation where he has a ton of weapons to throw to in Michael Thomas and Chris Olave at the receiver position and tight end Foster Moreau, plus a two-headed attack in the running game with Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams. Also, the offense that the Saints run is similar to what Carr played in with the Las Vegas Raiders, a more West Coast style of attack.
All the Saints offensive line has to do is keep Carr upright for the most part and the production will be there, and it could make New Orleans a threat to make a run when coupling the potential they have offensively with an already stout defense.
ESPN insider thinks Derek Carr can resurrect Drew Brees’ championship culture
This was quite the compliment.
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