Could Derek Carr be a post-June 1 cut?

It would be better to keep him even if he is the number two guy. His cap hit would be easier and he is a great backup piece that becomes tradeable in the right situation.
It’s accurate when it says it’s cheaper to keep him but your not getting a better QB then him while we still have him or his cap hit.
At this point getting the best QB is not the main concern, it's removing the cap issues as fast as possible. Keeping him means pushing $20-25M of his base salary into future years which is not cheaper. Considering the Saints cap situation it is likely the most feasible route though.