Dave Ziegler joining the Saints as an advisor for Free Agency and the draft (Saints permanently hire Ziegler as Personnel Advisor)

Perhaps, but the reality is you are going to lose a QB in Winston. Arguably you could sign a vet QB, and maybe the will, but DA's predecessor eventually worked his way out of new orleans because he didn't scratch off enough lottery tickets at the QB position in the twilight of Drew's career.

DA inherited that problem and despite Carr's nice finish to the year, if that wasn't enough to keep Pete, in theory it shouldn't be enough to solidify Carr as "the answer". If anything you should be looking to lean on Kubiak's insights into what they saw in Brock Purdy. Perhaps you aren't using a 1st on QB (or maybe you do) but to leave this draft without choosing one wouldn't be wise.

Could we trade down in the 1st, pick up a 3rd, and take QB in the late 1st/2nd? Sure. I'm just not sure there is a QB in the late 1st-2nd who offers more than Carr does for 2024 and 2025. We are stuck for 2 years, likely 3 because of the Carr contract and our cap.

This team needs rookie starters in 2024 more than a QB who sits for 2-3 years. I'd sign a cheap vet to compete with Haener if there isn't a day 3 QB worth drafting. The reset is 3 years away so 2025 or 2026 when we spend a high pick on a QB.