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

Rugby Saint II · 03-08-2023, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by CheramieIII

Terrific! Now get a RB at 29 and Hooker in the 3rd! The rest defense!

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.

AsylumGuido · 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.

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

?

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!

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.

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

03-08-2023, 09:01 AM	#1
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,179	Re: New Orleans Saints signing quarterback Derek Carr to four-year deal Originally Posted by CheramieIII Terrific! Now get a RB at 29 and Hooker in the 3rd! The rest defense! 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.

03-08-2023, 09:07 AM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,701	Re: New Orleans Saints signing quarterback Derek Carr to four-year deal 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.

03-08-2023, 09:26 AM	#3
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 Speaking of RBs, it appears the titans are shopping Derrick Henry

03-08-2023, 09:28 AM	#4
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,179	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, 11:32 AM	#5
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.

03-08-2023, 12:02 PM	#6
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.

03-08-2023, 12:08 PM	#7
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,840 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, 12:52 PM	#8
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.

03-08-2023, 09:29 AM	#10
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,046 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