Article Saints Execs love Spencer Rattler per ESPN’s Matt Miller (8 Viewers)

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I think a few others may have mentioned it, but this is how you start to get word out that A) Carr is available and his agent can back channel to see how/where he can fit and B) let the fan base start lapping up the kool-aid that Rattler could be our QB going into next year...
I admit, I thought it was too far fetched that we could get out of this Carr deal--without hamstringing our financials, but it appears like he will have a bit of a market, because:
1. He's actually not a bad QB by any means--relative to where the position is in the league...
2. There is a massive need for the position (obv) and market rates are skyrocketing
3. The draft is weaker at the position than recent years and the FA market is barren (outside of Darnold)

Feels like maybe PIT could be interested? TEN is a possibility given the connection between Carr/head coach there and IF they pass on QB at top of draft. Giants maybe...even the Browns could be possible. There seem to be legit options. Carr has to agree but if we keep sending signals that we like Ratt and we're going with him, then Carr will be in a spot where he's likely to play ball on a trade.
 
Wisco Steve said:
I think a few others may have mentioned it, but this is how you start to get word out that A) Carr is available and his agent can back channel to see how/where he can fit and B) let the fan base start lapping up the kool-aid that Rattler could be our QB going into next year...
I admit, I thought it was too far fetched that we could get out of this Carr deal--without hamstringing our financials, but it appears like he will have a bit of a market, because:
1. He's actually not a bad QB by any means--relative to where the position is in the league...
2. There is a massive need for the position (obv) and market rates are skyrocketing
3. The draft is weaker at the position than recent years and the FA market is barren (outside of Darnold)

Feels like maybe PIT could be interested? TEN is a possibility given the connection between Carr/head coach there and IF they pass on QB at top of draft. Giants maybe...even the Browns could be possible. There seem to be legit options. Carr has to agree but if we keep sending signals that we like Ratt and we're going with him, then Carr will be in a spot where he's likely to play ball on a trade.
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If Carr wants to pocket the $40 million in new money he is due this coming season and not risk is likely last contract value, he will accept a trade. Or he could gamble to see what he'd get in free agency knowing he would still get $10 million from us even if we cut him. Or, in the worst scenario for him, he could end up QB2 in 2025 and turn into Jameis in 2026 when he's released. His best option is obviously to make his money now whether from the Saints or another team on the contract he has. But the Saints are more likely to put him on the bench to develop a new QB for the new coach. We will see how it plays out.
 
Elvis said:
If Carr wants to pocket the $40 million in new money he is due this coming season and not risk is likely last contract value, he will accept a trade. Or he could gamble to see what he'd get in free agency knowing he would still get $10 million from us even if we cut him. Or, in the worst scenario for him, he could end up QB2 in 2025 and turn into Jameis in 2026 when he's released. His best option is obviously to make his money now whether from the Saints or another team on the contract he has. But the Saints are more likely to put him on the bench to develop a new QB for the new coach. We will see how it plays out.
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That last option. Sit him down and let him know he can have a trade or have a seat and waste a year of his career. Expensive backup if he stays, but he’s not the future.
 
Saintcd said:
That last option. Sit him down and let him know he can have a trade or have a seat and waste a year of his career. Expensive backup if he stays, but he’s not the future.
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To sit him down leaves a $51 million cap hit this year if not restructured. That is what I'd like to avoid if possible. I'd like to hope the team will communicate that possibility to him before the deadline to release him so that he can weigh that against his no trade clause. Obviously, it won't come until after the new coach has been hired. Just thinking ahead a little.
 
sfidc3 said:
One of the truly frustrating things about last year, is given the circumstances.....injuries, coaching upheaval, etc.....I really don't think we know what we have in Rattler yet.....unless we somehow trade or cut Carr I would like to see an open QB competition with Carr and Rattler, and let the coaches determine who the starter will be.....
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This^^^. Let’s have a competition at quarterback. Rattler has enough actual experience, albeit with an inferior supporting cast, to make the comparison at least somewhat fair. In training camp and OTAs the coaches can control which QB plays with which other offensive players.
 
MikeyF said:
Can the Saints get out from under this contract in 2025?

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This would be outstanding for us to have cap space in order to be able to rebuild with our new HC!
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If Carr goes to the Steelers they become VERY good really quick. I was an advocate for bringing Carr in, and I have been an apologist, however, the writing is on the wall. We gave Carr a shot because of the Dennis Allen connection. The front office is not ignorant to his unpopularity with the fan base. If Carr isn't done in NOLA, then he will be after this season. I think he got a raw deal here and would love to see a deal worked out to go to Pittsburg, get a chance to play with a more complete team, and free up some needed Cap Space.
 

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