
The Saints have a new starting quarterback as the Black and Gold have signed Derek Carr to a four-year contract. Carr spent nine seasons with the Raiders, leading the franchise to two playoff appearances and he’s a four-time Pro Bowl selection. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says New Orleans is not interested in a rookie leading its offense.
“Dennis Allen knows he doesn’t really have a lot of time to rebuild this, he’s got to do it with a veteran quarterback,” said Detillier.
Allen was the head coach of the Raiders when they drafted Carr in 2014.
He’s the the Raiders all-time passing leader, but Las Vegas released Carr last month after suffering through one of his worst seasons. However, Detillier says Carr is an up grade over last season’s starting Q-B Andy Dalton.
“Andy Dalton played solid last year, the big question has always been with Dalton, could he win you a game late, I think Carr has the skills to do that,” said Detillier.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Saints are expected to release quarterback Jameis Winston after three seasons in New Orleans. Detillier says the Saints are making a commitment to Carr by signing him to a four-year contract, so it will be up to Carr to get on the same page with some of the team’s young receivers Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed.
“You have to get down with some timing and rapport with two guys who are going to be a major part of your offense,” said Detillier.
Carr’s four-year deal is reportedly worth 150-million dollars, with 100-million dollars in guarantees.
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