Thoughts From Saints-Chargers Joint Practice, Carr Not Expected To Play on Sunday - 8/17

ELLIASJWILLIAMS said
I expected Carr not to play. DA was coy when asked earlier in the week vs last week he was quick to say the offense/Carr would get a look.

Carr's interview also hinted that the work they get in practice is actually better than in games because the opposing defense will show different looks/blitzes vs more vanilla schemes in games. Finally, you saw the #1 and #2 QB get all the work and no looks for #3. Meaning Haener will get some good work this game after Winston goes out.

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IMO, the teams, their players n coaches, really like these practices! Not only do they get to go against a different opponent, but the 1s n 2s can get in lots more “quality reps” against the other team than they would in a preseason game.

It’s also more “controlled”. That alone helps to avoid injuries. It also allows teams n coaches to work more on “situational packages”, like red zone, goal line, n 2 minute drills.