Mike Garafolo: Saints are set to make a decision on Derek Carr within the next few weeks; likely to have multiple suitors if released (168 Viewers)

[SigFreudianSlip]

We're not gonna be a top 3 pick in 2026, even without Carr. We're getting a new coach win bump.

You may well be right, especially if we draft well. I’m all for it and on board no matter what.

 

[OzzieSaint]

It's going to be interesting to see what Moore and the Saints do with Carr.
Either find a suitable trade partner (that Carr agrees with, per his contract) or use him for next season as a bridge while we fill other positions then cut him the following year.

Either way whatever Moore wants I'm all in.
Let's start this new era in Saints Football.

 

[Elvis]

To be clear, I am not in favor of bringing back Jameis. Just thought it was wild to see this posted.

 

[CowtownSaint]

Is this Derek or David? Either way, we are happy to have players or ex players on the site.

THANK YOU! been saying it for a month now!

 

[CowtownSaint]

This has to be one of the Carr brothers because it’s the most absurd take I’ve read on the whole thing, which says a lot.

Been telling y’all

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

Is this Derek or David? Either way, we are happy to have players or ex players on the site.

Someone else said it’s Darren, another brother.

It's going to be interesting to see what Moore and the Saints do with Carr.
Either find a suitable trade partner (that Carr agrees with, per his contract) or use him for next season as a bridge while we fill other positions then cut him the following year.

Either way whatever Moore wants I'm all in.
Let's start this new era in Saints Football.

Couldn’t have said it better! I’m excited for the first time since Sean left.

THANK YOU! been saying it for a month now!

See above, another poster said he thinks it’s Darren, a third brother.

 

[HoustonSaint68]

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C'mon guys, this really isn't that complicated.

 

[AARPSaint]

The takes on both sides are soooo extreme. Carr is not terrible, nor is he great. He’s average. He doesn’t often turn the ball over, but he doesn’t do much spectacular, either. He’s not a running QB, but he isn’t a statue, either.

To me, the “What to do about Cart?” dilemma has at least a first step in its solution: have an open competition in OTAs and training camp. Then make an informed decision about who the starter should be. Trading or cutting him right now is a very poor option.

The obvious flaw in this scenario is that we don’t know whether or not the Saints will grab a FA QB or trade for one, or draft one. One of those actions would change the picture.

 

[Elvis]

The takes on both sides are soooo extreme. Carr is not terrible, nor is he great. He’s average. He doesn’t often turn the ball over, but he doesn’t do much spectacular, either. He’s not a running QB, but he isn’t a statue, either.

To me, the “What to do about Cart?” dilemma has at least a first step in its solution: have an open competition in OTAs and training camp. Then make an informed decision about who the starter should be. Trading or cutting him right now is a very poor option.

The obvious flaw in this scenario is that we don’t know whether or not the Saints will grab a FA QB or trade for one, or draft one. One of those actions would change the picture.

Normally I would agree with just letting QBs compete. But the team does have to make some choices that have to be made before we ever get to a competition. Choices that have repercussions that go beyond the QB position and they can't just ride his contract out. His contract is a major complication because it effects the entire off season roster plan. The team can't just leave it alone. Something will be done before March 15th when his full 2025 salary becomes guaranteed. They will either have to kick his cap into next year or they will have to cut him. Trading him isn't a real option because he has no incentive to waive his no trade clause.

So when people are talking about it, it's really not that extreme. Some want to kick the can one more time and others want to cut him now and start fresh. I fall on the latter side of wanting to start fresh because it closes the door on the DA era and begins a new era.

 

[StudioSaint]

The takes on both sides are soooo extreme. Carr is not terrible, nor is he great. He’s average. He doesn’t often turn the ball over, but he doesn’t do much spectacular, either. He’s not a running QB, but he isn’t a statue, either.

To me, the “What to do about Cart?” dilemma has at least a first step in its solution: have an open competition in OTAs and training camp. Then make an informed decision about who the starter should be. Trading or cutting him right now is a very poor option.

The obvious flaw in this scenario is that we don’t know whether or not the Saints will grab a FA QB or trade for one, or draft one. One of those actions would change the picture.

I agree. It's like the old saying goes, one in the hand is better than two in the bush. Carr is in hand and capable enough, so you don't let him go until you've already got an equal or better replacement already in hand.

Getting an "elite" QB in free agency, the draft or by trade takes a lot of resources. I use those resources for other areas of the team that need upgrading like RB, WR, TE, OL and/or DL. I have no idea what Moore will do, but I know he's in a much, much better position to make an informed decision than we are.

 

[CowtownSaint]

Someone else said it’s Darren, another brother.

Couldn’t have said it better! I’m excited for the first time since Sean left.

See above, another poster said he thinks it’s Darren, a third brother.

What!! A mystery Carr! That didn’t even fit into my Carr theory but now I’m going to have to do more research!

 

[soggymoss84]

I think with Carr it will come down to if someone wants to trade for him. If they do then we will trade him, if they don’t he will be a June 1st cut.

The only two things that can happen this offseason is Carr is cut, or we restructure him and move on from Cam, DD and Tyrann, but both won’t/can’t happen. It will be far harder to replace 3 guys on defense than it will be to replace Carr, especially when we have two young QB’s already on the roster.

 

[RaisingTheBar]

What's Carr's record as a starter as a Saint?

1 game above .500

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

I think with Carr it will come down to if someone wants to trade for him. If they do then we will trade him, if they don’t he will be a June 1st cut.

The only two things that can happen this offseason is Carr is cut, or we restructure him and move on from Cam, DD and Tyrann, but both won’t/can’t happen. It will be far harder to replace 3 guys on defense than it will be to replace Carr, especially when we have two young QB’s already on the roster.

I don’t dislike Carr at all but if it’s between he and Jordan that’s a no brainer for me.

Cam is an all time Saint and still has some in the tank, don’t want to see him play anywhere else. Before the “he’s washed” posts, look at our edge depth. It’s terrible.

Would like DD to finish here too, apathetic about Tyrann.

 

[RaisingTheBar]

I think with Carr it will come down to if someone wants to trade for him. If they do then we will trade him, if they don’t he will be a June 1st cut.

The only two things that can happen this offseason is Carr is cut, or we restructure him and move on from Cam, DD and Tyrann, but both won’t/can’t happen. It will be far harder to replace 3 guys on defense than it will be to replace Carr, especially when we have two young QB’s already on the roster.

The problem with making him a June 1st cut is you’re paying him 10mil more in bonus for being on the roster, and then you have to do all kinds of reworking of deals to get under the cap within a month, way before you get to June 1st.