Saints head coach Kellen Moore introductory press conference, media updates, February 13, 2025

I don't listen to media personalities. I don't watch or listen to Mascona, he's cringe.

I'm capable of forming my own opinion. Carr is sometimes good, sometimes average, rarely ever horrific. He just doesn't fit the teams timeline. It wouldn't be wise for a first time head coach, walking into a situation where the roster needs to be rebuilt, to start an aging QB who has reached his ceiling in Derek Carr. The wise choice would be to see what you have with Rattler and assess from there. The kid got plenty of snaps in 2024. If Rattler shows that he's the guy (which I'll admit is a longshot), that's insanely good. Hit the lottery. If he isn't it, no worries - you'll land yourself a premiere pick. With said pick, you hopefully find your franchise quarterback to build around. It's a pretty proven formula.

Why would it make sense for a young first time HC, inheriting an aging roster that needs to be reset, to commit to an aging QB with no upside?

Carr is better suited on a team like NYG, where Daboll isn't getting another chance with a young QB, he needs to prove he can win now. Or Pitt, where Carr would likely be an upgrade to Wilson, and that team is wanting to contend. Not here.
What if Kellen Moore and Klint Kubiak weren’t lying? What if they were telling the truth, in that they respect Carr and are glad to be working with him? I’m going to go with what the pros say and not the paid media. And fans. Think about it, you’re a first time poker player, you have a choice of two personal counselors, are you going to choose the 9 year veteran poker player or are you going to chose a rookie counselor that’s never played a hand. Think if you’re KM, you want to win ASAP, regardless if Mickey says, “chill, you have 3 years”. Nah, he’s going to want to win immediately. Wouldn’t you rather have Carr, a vet that’s seen it all as your QB? Considering there are no other options except the draft. Or would you feel more comfortable with Rattler that flashed but clearly played like a rookie. It’s not common sense to gamble with your life, when you don’t have to.