Still feels odd to me that we have opened up so much cap space

Then I’d have no issue with him coming back for another year most likely. This is not to bash Carr or the team but I don’t think we have to worry about that scenario at all.

How many seasons has Carr been in the league? How many playoff wins does he have? Heck how many times have his teams made the playoffs?

And I don’t think our team is going to the playoffs this season unless we nail the draft ala 2017.

I’d love to be wrong and will be along for the ride either way, as I have been since 1980.
What I like about the situation is that the Saints have the option of keeping Carr if he has a good year or moving on from Carr if he doesn't. They haven't blindly locked themselves in either way.

Next year, they will be able to make a decision on Carr based on how things play out this year. They don't have to guess, they can wait and see.