Can Hendon Hooker beat out Derek Carr in 2024?

I like Hooker's arm strength and he already seems to have mastered the ability of looking off his primary target and keeping the safety guessing which is no mean feat for a raw guy playing in an unconventional offense.

But for all I like him, there's no way the Saints commit to 100 million to Carr then undermine that faith in him by taking a high rd draft pick.

Also, don't forget, because of the likely redshirt year and the lengthy learning curve, it makes a lot of sense to take Hooker in rd 1 to ensure the 5th year option. You don't want to develop him into a star just in time for him to wave goodbye and go to a divisional rival.

I think he's a lot better than the doubters think he is but honestly can't see the Saints investing a first in him.