Derek Carr: Joining Saints has rejuvenated me

Boston Saint · 06-09-2023, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

https://twitter.com/Kat_Terrell/stat...08858752696333

'I love that guy': How Saints' Derek Carr, Michael Thomas' bond is blossoming

Most of the calls were about getting to know each other and feeling out what it would be like to work together, and Carr came away impressed by Thomas’ dedication to getting back to his old self -- highlighted by his being named the 2019 Offensive Player of the Year.

“That guy, just his mentality alone," Carr said of Thomas. "The injuries, it’s football. The injuries, 100 percent, they’re going to happen. I think we can all agree, he’s someone that dominates recovery. He’s not someone who’s going to cut corners or anything like that. So you trust that he’ll be as ready as he can be.

"The football player, the mentality, that’s the thing I fell in love with, with him. I sat there on the phone, and I remember two, three, four days after we were on the phone, I just kept telling my wife, ‘I love that guy. I love his mentality.’ How do you not want to play football with that guy?”

Thomas immediately felt like he’d found a kindred spirit in how Carr viewed the game.

“He wants to win just like I want to win," Thomas said. "He’s just very disciplined. He’s on top of his stuff. He came here for a reason. That’s the same type of confidence I hear in his voice -- he came here for a reason, he came here to win. You can feel the sense of urgency. He loves ball. It’s not hard working with him. ... He tells me what to do, I tell him where I’m going to be, and we’re on the same page. We can execute at a high level.”

Read lots more here ...

I heard they were spotted out at Flase River making s’mores and singing Kumbaya. 😀

Thirty3 · 06-09-2023, 06:08 PM

Man, if we can stay healthy and field a consistent O line... I say the sky is the limit.

AsylumGuido · 06-12-2023, 11:03 AM

SmashMouth · 06-12-2023, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by Thirty3

Man, if we can stay healthy and field a consistent O line... I say the sky is the limit.

This time of year and in the more recent Saints history, the sky is almost always the limit. Yet, it does feel as if it means more this year than last year.

iceshack149 · 06-12-2023, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

This time of year and in the more recent Saints history, the sky is almost always the limit. Yet, it does feel as if it means more this year than last year.

Just like last year!

SmashMouth · 06-12-2023, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

This time of year and in the more recent Saints history, the sky is almost always the limit. Yet, it does feel as if it means more this year than last year.

Originally Posted by iceshack149

Just like last year!

... and every year before... except last year we had the SP monkey and his ghost on DA's and the Saints' back. That has been removed.

This is prove it or move on year for DA.

K Major · 06-12-2023, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

... and every year before... except last year we had the SP monkey and his ghost on DA's and the Saints' back. That has been removed.

This is prove it or move on year for DA.

So is LD Bell (Allen) already on the hot seat in 2023?

IMO all eyes are on OC Pete C. You now have a solid/experienced QB, weapons at WR/TE, RB & Mr. Football Taysom Hill.

In the words of Larry The Cable Guy ... "Git er done"

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Rugby Saint II · 06-29-2023, 10:16 AM

I had no idea that we were that good at pass blocking, but Dalton had a decent season behind a make shift line. I can only imagine what Derek Carr can do with a strong O-line.

AsylumGuido · 06-30-2023, 10:29 AM

Cruize · 06-30-2023, 11:36 AM

His talent is legit. That talent on the Saints will be the best by far he's had around him. The division is maybe the worst in the NFL. It is teed up for him.

06-09-2023, 02:18 PM	#1
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Derek Carr: Joining Saints has rejuvenated me Originally Posted by AsylumGuido https://twitter.com/Kat_Terrell/stat...08858752696333 'I love that guy': How Saints' Derek Carr, Michael Thomas' bond is blossoming Most of the calls were about getting to know each other and feeling out what it would be like to work together, and Carr came away impressed by Thomas’ dedication to getting back to his old self -- highlighted by his being named the 2019 Offensive Player of the Year. “That guy, just his mentality alone," Carr said of Thomas. "The injuries, it’s football. The injuries, 100 percent, they’re going to happen. I think we can all agree, he’s someone that dominates recovery. He’s not someone who’s going to cut corners or anything like that. So you trust that he’ll be as ready as he can be. "The football player, the mentality, that’s the thing I fell in love with, with him. I sat there on the phone, and I remember two, three, four days after we were on the phone, I just kept telling my wife, ‘I love that guy. I love his mentality.’ How do you not want to play football with that guy?” Thomas immediately felt like he’d found a kindred spirit in how Carr viewed the game. “He wants to win just like I want to win," Thomas said. "He’s just very disciplined. He’s on top of his stuff. He came here for a reason. That’s the same type of confidence I hear in his voice -- he came here for a reason, he came here to win. You can feel the sense of urgency. He loves ball. It’s not hard working with him. ... He tells me what to do, I tell him where I’m going to be, and we’re on the same page. We can execute at a high level.” Read lots more here ... I heard they were spotted out at Flase River making s’mores and singing Kumbaya. 😀 jnormand, AsylumGuido and Rugby Saint II like this.

06-09-2023, 06:08 PM	#2
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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 39,131 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Derek Carr: Joining Saints has rejuvenated me Originally Posted by Thirty3 Man, if we can stay healthy and field a consistent O line... I say the sky is the limit. This time of year and in the more recent Saints history, the sky is almost always the limit. Yet, it does feel as if it means more this year than last year. Rugby Saint II, WW_Who_Dat and Thirty3 like this.

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iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,456 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Derek Carr: Joining Saints has rejuvenated me Originally Posted by SmashMouth This time of year and in the more recent Saints history, the sky is almost always the limit. Yet, it does feel as if it means more this year than last year. Just like last year! SmashMouth and K Major like this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 39,131 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Derek Carr: Joining Saints has rejuvenated me Originally Posted by SmashMouth This time of year and in the more recent Saints history, the sky is almost always the limit. Yet, it does feel as if it means more this year than last year. Originally Posted by iceshack149 Just like last year! ... and every year before... except last year we had the SP monkey and his ghost on DA's and the Saints' back. That has been removed. This is prove it or move on year for DA. iceshack149, K Major and Boston Saint like this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,865 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Derek Carr: Joining Saints has rejuvenated me Originally Posted by SmashMouth ... and every year before... except last year we had the SP monkey and his ghost on DA's and the Saints' back. That has been removed. This is prove it or move on year for DA. So is LD Bell (Allen) already on the hot seat in 2023? IMO all eyes are on OC Pete C. You now have a solid/experienced QB, weapons at WR/TE, RB & Mr. Football Taysom Hill. In the words of Larry The Cable Guy ... "Git er done" . SmashMouth and Boston Saint like this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,200	Re: Derek Carr: Joining Saints has rejuvenated me I had no idea that we were that good at pass blocking, but Dalton had a decent season behind a make shift line. I can only imagine what Derek Carr can do with a strong O-line.

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06-30-2023, 11:36 AM	#10
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,467	Re: Derek Carr: Joining Saints has rejuvenated me His talent is legit. That talent on the Saints will be the best by far he's had around him. The division is maybe the worst in the NFL. It is teed up for him. Rugby Saint II likes this.
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