CARR “STARTING” AS OUR QB NEXT YEAR?

saintsfan1976 · 02-27-2025, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Contract numbers aside, I still don't get the negativity that Carr "stinks" or that he's sure to get injured. Coming into last season he started 159 out of 163 possible starts. Last season's 10 games was the only time he started less than 15 in his career. As for stinking, he had a 3 to 1 TD to interception percentage which is always respectable. His passer rating and completion percentage were both top ten and his sack percentage was the best in the league. All of this with what many here would argue was one of the worst offensive lines in the entire league while missing key pieces at other important offensive positions (see Olave and Shaheed).

But you can't put the contract numbers aside. He's insanely over paid. His career 169 starts include just one playoff game—and no wins. His 14-13 record over the last two years (77-92 overall) and zero postseason success scream mediocrity, not the clutch gene of a top QB.

Contract aside, the $40 million cap hit in 2025 is an albatross on the team's neck. Yes, the line and injuries hurt, but a $37.5 million-a-year QB should overcome that, not just survive. Carr’s not stinking by raw stats alone, but he’s not leading us to glory either—he shrivels when it counts, and his paycheck demands more. We need a QB who can win big games and inspire, not just pad stats behind a broken line.

02-27-2025, 08:16 PM	#10
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,994 Blog Entries: 3	Re: CARR “STARTING” AS OUR QB NEXT YEAR? Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Contract numbers aside, I still don't get the negativity that Carr "stinks" or that he's sure to get injured. Coming into last season he started 159 out of 163 possible starts. Last season's 10 games was the only time he started less than 15 in his career. As for stinking, he had a 3 to 1 TD to interception percentage which is always respectable. His passer rating and completion percentage were both top ten and his sack percentage was the best in the league. All of this with what many here would argue was one of the worst offensive lines in the entire league while missing key pieces at other important offensive positions (see Olave and Shaheed). But you can't put the contract numbers aside. He's insanely over paid. His career 169 starts include just one playoff game—and no wins. His 14-13 record over the last two years (77-92 overall) and zero postseason success scream mediocrity, not the clutch gene of a top QB. Contract aside, the $40 million cap hit in 2025 is an albatross on the team's neck. Yes, the line and injuries hurt, but a $37.5 million-a-year QB should overcome that, not just survive. Carr’s not stinking by raw stats alone, but he’s not leading us to glory either—he shrivels when it counts, and his paycheck demands more. We need a QB who can win big games and inspire, not just pad stats behind a broken line. Sinner and darksoul35 like this.