New Orleans Saints signing quarterback Derek Carr to four-year deal

03-08-2023, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

We need to solidify the O-line with one of our top selections in the draft this year so RB's have holes to hit and Carr has time in the pocket. For me, it's a toss up between DT and OG with our first pick in the draft this year but, as you pointed out, we need a RB too.

Rezburna made an excellent point in another thread that RB should be one of our easiest needs to satisfy. He pointed out that there are many good options in free agency that can be had on the cheap and a draft full that can be added for even less.

Yes, there are holes. Every team has holes to fill at this time of year. The bulk of free agency hasn't even started yet and the draft is still 50 days away. Plenty of time, and opportunity, to fill those holes.

Mr.Riaton · 03-08-2023, 09:26 AM

Speaking of RBs, it appears the titans are shopping Derrick Henry

Rugby Saint II · 03-08-2023, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

Speaking of RBs, it appears the titans are shopping Derrick Henry

I'd buy that for a dollar.

saintsfan1976 · 03-08-2023, 09:29 AM

Not sure if this has been stated but Carr's contract is for $60M guaranteed. of course he could earn more but we got him for $30MM a year basically

Boston Saint · 03-08-2023, 10:05 AM

My nephew grew up in Bay area and has been a Raiders fan all his life. He thinks it will be a good move for us. Apart from Carr never having played with a good D, he points out that he will likely thrive in a Dome environment. Oakland (I’ve been there myself) frequently had blackouts and poor field conditions with iffy weather. Trading that in for the SD should make him more comfortable.

Crusader · 03-08-2023, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

Speaking of RBs, it appears the titans are shopping Derrick Henry

I don't see how we could afford him but he is exactly the type of runner that I like.

Mr.Riaton · 03-08-2023, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by Crusader

I don't see how we could afford him but he is exactly the type of runner that I like.

Agreed, I think it would take more than I’d like to give up to acquire him, just thought it was interesting that they’d move him.

K Major · 03-08-2023, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

Agreed, I think it would take more than I’d like to give up to acquire him, just thought it was interesting that they’d move him.

So you're saying we would need to give up Michael Thomas, Eric McCoy & possibly Taysom Hill in order to acquire Henry

?

AsylumGuido · 03-08-2023, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

Agreed, I think it would take more than I’d like to give up to acquire him, just thought it was interesting that they’d move him.

Several quality players are getting released because of the way their caps are managed. Releasing players is their way of creating cap space. The Saints, and now several other teams, structure the contracts in a way to keep those players AND create cap space. Personally I'd rather keep good players WHILE being able to add free agents.

Mr.Riaton · 03-08-2023, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

So you're saying we would need to give up Michael Thomas, Eric McCoy & possibly Taysom Hill in order to acquire Henry ?

Yes! And throw in three firsts as well to sweeten the deal!

03-08-2023, 09:07 AM	#101
Threaded by AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,672 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II We need to solidify the O-line with one of our top selections in the draft this year so RB's have holes to hit and Carr has time in the pocket. For me, it's a toss up between DT and OG with our first pick in the draft this year but, as you pointed out, we need a RB too. Rezburna made an excellent point in another thread that RB should be one of our easiest needs to satisfy. He pointed out that there are many good options in free agency that can be had on the cheap and a draft full that can be added for even less. Yes, there are holes. Every team has holes to fill at this time of year. The bulk of free agency hasn't even started yet and the draft is still 50 days away. Plenty of time, and opportunity, to fill those holes.
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03-08-2023, 09:26 AM	#102
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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,166	Re: New Orleans Saints signing quarterback Derek Carr to four-year deal Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton Speaking of RBs, it appears the titans are shopping Derrick Henry I'd buy that for a dollar.

03-08-2023, 09:29 AM	#104
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,036 Blog Entries: 3	Re: New Orleans Saints signing quarterback Derek Carr to four-year deal Not sure if this has been stated but Carr's contract is for $60M guaranteed. of course he could earn more but we got him for $30MM a year basically

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Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: New Orleans Saints signing quarterback Derek Carr to four-year deal My nephew grew up in Bay area and has been a Raiders fan all his life. He thinks it will be a good move for us. Apart from Carr never having played with a good D, he points out that he will likely thrive in a Dome environment. Oakland (I’ve been there myself) frequently had blackouts and poor field conditions with iffy weather. Trading that in for the SD should make him more comfortable. AsylumGuido and Rugby Saint II like this.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,049	Re: New Orleans Saints signing quarterback Derek Carr to four-year deal Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton Speaking of RBs, it appears the titans are shopping Derrick Henry I don't see how we could afford him but he is exactly the type of runner that I like. jnormand, Mr.Riaton and Boston Saint like this.

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Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,308	Re: New Orleans Saints signing quarterback Derek Carr to four-year deal Originally Posted by Crusader I don't see how we could afford him but he is exactly the type of runner that I like. Agreed, I think it would take more than I’d like to give up to acquire him, just thought it was interesting that they’d move him. K Major likes this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,838 Blog Entries: 3	Re: New Orleans Saints signing quarterback Derek Carr to four-year deal Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton Agreed, I think it would take more than I’d like to give up to acquire him, just thought it was interesting that they’d move him. So you're saying we would need to give up Michael Thomas, Eric McCoy & possibly Taysom Hill in order to acquire Henry ?

03-08-2023, 12:08 PM	#109
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,672	Re: New Orleans Saints signing quarterback Derek Carr to four-year deal Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton Agreed, I think it would take more than I’d like to give up to acquire him, just thought it was interesting that they’d move him. Several quality players are getting released because of the way their caps are managed. Releasing players is their way of creating cap space. The Saints, and now several other teams, structure the contracts in a way to keep those players AND create cap space. Personally I'd rather keep good players WHILE being able to add free agents.

03-08-2023, 12:52 PM	#110
Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,308	Re: New Orleans Saints signing quarterback Derek Carr to four-year deal Originally Posted by K Major So you're saying we would need to give up Michael Thomas, Eric McCoy & possibly Taysom Hill in order to acquire Henry ? Yes! And throw in three firsts as well to sweeten the deal! Rugby Saint II and K Major like this.