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11/06/23 NFL.COM - Jeffri Chadiha
The First Read - Unconventional Mid-Season Awards
Best Return On An Offseason Investment (Offense) Derek Carr, QB, New Orleans Saints
Carr hasn't been exceptional in his first season with the Saints, but this franchise also didn't need him to be that. New Orleans simply wanted a quarterback who could be reliable, which is what Carr has supplied lately. The Saints had an especially rough stretch to start to the year, scoring just 62 points combined in their first 4 games. But they've averaged 26.6 points over the last 5 games, with Carr playing his best football. He's completed 69% of his passes in the Saints last 3 wins, including Sunday's 24-17 victory over Chicago, and he's amassed 6 touchdowns and no interceptions in those contests. That's plenty good enough to get it done in the NFC South, where Carr is easily the best quarterback in the division. There are other players worth consideration in this category (like Philadelphia running back D'Andre Swift and Chicago receiver D.J. Moore), but it's hard to compete with Carrs overall importance. The Saints have struggled at this position since Drew Brees left town. Carr is giving them a chance to be a playoff contender once again.
The First Read - Unconventional Mid-Season Awards
Best Return On An Offseason Investment (Offense) Derek Carr, QB, New Orleans Saints
Carr hasn't been exceptional in his first season with the Saints, but this franchise also didn't need him to be that. New Orleans simply wanted a quarterback who could be reliable, which is what Carr has supplied lately. The Saints had an especially rough stretch to start to the year, scoring just 62 points combined in their first 4 games. But they've averaged 26.6 points over the last 5 games, with Carr playing his best football. He's completed 69% of his passes in the Saints last 3 wins, including Sunday's 24-17 victory over Chicago, and he's amassed 6 touchdowns and no interceptions in those contests. That's plenty good enough to get it done in the NFC South, where Carr is easily the best quarterback in the division. There are other players worth consideration in this category (like Philadelphia running back D'Andre Swift and Chicago receiver D.J. Moore), but it's hard to compete with Carrs overall importance. The Saints have struggled at this position since Drew Brees left town. Carr is giving them a chance to be a playoff contender once again.
