Before we blame Carr

If it wasn't obvious already, Carmichael did NOTHING for the Saints offense when Payton and Brees were here.

So yes, if Brees was the QB, even the 2020 "Brees arm is dead" version would have this offense lighting up the scoreboard and this team could very realistically be 11-0.

Everyone forgets that while Payton called plays, he and Brees designed the entire offensive gameplan together and that Brees was not just allowed, but encouraged to audible into ANY play he wanted. You don't score 30ppg on offense because your QB can't read a defense at the line of scrimmage and audible into the best possible play.

Brees will never get the respect he deserves.