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With four picks in the top 100 Loomis is excited about opportunity to 'get good players in all of those spots'

By John DeShazier - New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis opened his pre-draft news conference Wednesday with non-draft news on quarterback Derek Carr .

"Derek Carr has an issue with his shoulder, we're looking for some resolution and clarity on that in the near future," Loomis said. "When we have it, we'll get back to you."

Beyond that Loomis offered no further elaboration on Carr, who restructured his contract in March.

"I'm just not going to answer any more questions about Derek," Loomis said. "If you have questions about the draft, then I'm more than happy to answer those."

Loomis said the situation would not force the team's hand in the draft. If the right quarterback is available based on draft position and valuation, it'll step up to the plate even after drafting Spencer Rattler last year and Jake Haener in 2023.

"You're always wanting to take swings and develop the position," Loomis said. "That's good business. I think the thing that you have to really resist is over-drafting and taking someone way sooner, because that's opportunity cost. ...

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