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

I’m rewatching/listening to his press conference and I’m now starting to see why Trip said he didn’t commit to Carr.

Trip said “following up on Derek, do you view that as you guys have a decision to make at Quarterback or you view it as Derek Carr is the quarterback”

The key word was “The” Quarterback and Kellen’s response was “I view it as Derek Carr is “a” tremendous starting QB in this league, we’re fortunate to have him, and we’re excited to go through this process”

I’m going to echo my last post, I think they approach Carr on a paycut (I don’t think they have already, I think Derek volunteered that he wouldn’t do it publicly) and if he balks, you find a trade partner for a “tremendous starting QB in this league”.

This being a weak QB draft works in our favor. Part of me hopes he takes the paycut and is available as an extra resource for Rattler, the other part says get some/ a pick for him and continue building a middle class for this roster.

I hope it’s the former. He’s more valuable on the team.
Yeah….I go back and forth with it. You make a great point. Several posters have as well. Part of me wants to cut him this year but a couple of hours later, I want him to stay for another year but with some sort of re-worked deal. I just don’t know.