We aren’t in position to draft a franchise QB this year. We need a 2-3 year bridge QB. If you want to roll out at 36-39 year old Andy Dalton, we can do that. I think Carr on a three year deal makes more sense.
I can see that, though I think Carr gets a better offer elsewhere if that's what the Saints are offering. But, I'm kinda tired of Band-Aids. I'd rather just rip off the Band-Aid and go with a young QB and spend the money elsewhere till we find the right QB. If you're going to get meh QB play, I don't want to spend $30 million a year for it.
The thing that the Saints have to weigh is they could win with Carr. They could get to the playoffs and maybe win a playoff game. But, that's about as far as Carr is going to take them unless the defense is a lockdown defense.
If they want to find an elite QB, they will have to find one in the draft. But, there's no guarantee that they will find one even if they are drafting in the top 10. So, if you have an opportunity to get a guy like Carr it's kinda hard to refuse to pull the trigger even though it's probably better to pass on him. If my job were on the line like DA's is, I'd make every effort to get Carr and he would make or break my career.