Mike Garafolo: Saints are set to make a decision on Derek Carr within the next few weeks; likely to have multiple suitors if released

BoxerJoe said

Stafford was 0-3 in the post-season during his decade+ long career with the Lions. He is currently 5-2 post-season (including a Super Bowl championship) in his four years with the Rams.

Jameis had one winning season in Tampa (where he got benched for Ryan Fitzpatrick) and had a losing record here under Dennis Allen, but how many would argue that he would have led the Saints to the playoffs that 2021 year under the reins of Sean Payton had he (Winston) not gotten injured?

Coaches, coordinators, teammates, and the general quality of the organization can absolutely matter and show up in ways if not directly in the box scores.

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The Stafford example proves my point. He’s better than Carr, yet their avg salary is the same and he’s a SB winning QB. Stafford at least got to the playoffs 3 times in Detroit and more with the rams.

I don’t care what fans argue, Jameis didn’t make the playoffs here. 5-2 start is great but that’s not a lock we would have finished just as strong. Carr started 2-0 this season than lost what 4 straight?

Coaches, coordinators and teammates matter? Had no idea. I think that’s petty obvious, however when the leader of the team has gone through numerous coaches and coordinators a theme starts to develop.

I’m not saying he’s bad. I’m not saying he’s good. He’s just a solid NFL QB. However, and this was what my post was in response to, don’t ask me what else do fans expect Carr to do like he’s done everything expected when he’s been to the post season once in 11 years.