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Let's be real. Carr is the starter and there is no changing that, barring injury. Now if the team offense sputters the first three weeks, QB controversy begins.

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Yeah I agree Carr is the starter.

If he struggles too much, and the team decided to move on, I could see a mid to late season benching to avoid the risk of an injury guaranteeing his 2025 salary.

Also, if he struggles for a few games, gets a medium injury and misses a significant chunk of games, and then is ready to come back later in the season, I could see us deciding to keep him on the bench either if his replacement is playing well or if we are out of contention and dont want to risk an injury guaranteeing his salary.

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We can be real. But it’s really wrong.

Re: Saints at Cardinals Gameday Thread
 

Kicking games and punting units look good on paper.

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Sampson looked nice with his few opportunities. Kolker looked real nice. Alot of people won't agree with thus but I say trade Adebo keep Marshon Start #1 that's just my opinion though

Re: Saints at Cardinals Gameday Thread
 

If Pretty Boy Haener or Bayou Rattler take over at some point, their rookie salaries opens an opportunity to move Carr, even if there is some residual Carr cap $.

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We would probably have to cut Carr. If Carr were injured on 3/17/25 he could not be cut. A team would be hesistant to trade for Carr and play him in 2025 because he is due a $10 million roster bonus that is guaranteed and a $30 million salary that guaranteed on 3/17/25. Carr is only marketable if he is playing like he is worth $40 million. The scenario where we can trade Carr is something like the Carson Wentz season where he plays MVP caliber football, gets hurt, and our backup wins the Super Bowl. I am not sure our oline can play its role in that script.

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You have to remember, he is playing against guys who will be bagging our groceries in a couple weeks.

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Rattler is a legit NFL QB prospect with the tools.

He made the most of the opportunity regardless of who he faced. We couldn't say that with Ian Book :rolleyes:.

With his skill set, he'll likely surpass Haener and in a year probably compete for Carr's job.

For where he was drafted, terrific value.

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This is the absolute truth. I'd expect that Rattler is the first one in next week instead of Haener. We may not see Carr at all. Here's hoping he keeps looking smooth and takes over that backup spot and actually has a chance at the starting gig in 2025 if he proves to be a decent replacement for Carr.