The New Orleans Saints had a number of issues to address heading into the summer, but their quarterback position appeared stable.
With Derek Carr poised to begin his second season with the organization after signing a four-year contract worth $150 million the previous offseason, the Saints had secured their quarterback position for the foreseeable future.
Carr’s first season with the Saints was rather mediocre owing to injury issues, but he started all 17 games and produced impressive statistics.
Carr completed 68.4% of his passes throughout these games, totaling 3,878 yards, 25 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. Despite his efforts, the Saints finished the season 9-8, just missing out on the playoffs.
Looking ahead to the 2024 season, the Saints have no quarterback issues.
In a recent Bleacher Report story, Brad Gagnon assessed the level of worry surrounding each team’s quarterback situation as the NFL Draft approached in 2024. New Orleans scored a “low” grade, indicating confidence in Derek Carr.
Nonetheless, Gagnon ended his research on a dismal tone, implying potential problems in the future.
While Gagnon did not provide specifics on why the Saints’ quarterback situation could deteriorate, conjecture is rampant. Derek Carr’s success this season is critical, given the significant financial commitment he will get in the following years. Failure to exceed expectations and cement his position as the team’s long-term quarterback may land the Saints in a hazardous situation.
The implications of such a scenario are significant. Not only would the team be saddled with large financial commitments, but they would also be without a dependable quarterback—a critical role in football. With the inevitable loss of important senior players over the next few years, the Saints may soon face catastrophic circumstances.
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