The New Orleans Saints had a median 2023.
After including multi-time Professional Bowl quarterback Derek Carr, the workforce would go on to complete 9-8 and miss the playoffs.
They haven’t made the postseason since Drew Brees retired in 2020.
Nevertheless, that has not modified GM Mickey Loomis’ thoughts about his beginning quarterback in Carr.
“He’s as powerful as they arrive…I feel the arrow is up and we’re enthusiastic about what Derek brings to the desk,” Loomis mentioned on SiriusXM NFL Radio.
.@Saints GM Mickey Loomis mentioned QB Derek Carr heading into his second season in New Orleans…
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Carr had a troublesome begin to his Saints profession.
Along with not making the playoffs, he needed to battle via a troublesome shoulder damage that he suffered again in Week 3 towards the Inexperienced Bay Packers.
He performed via all of it 12 months lengthy.
Nonetheless, the four-time Professional-Bowler managed to throw 25 touchdowns and simply 8 interceptions.
If it wasn’t for the shoulder damage, he would’ve thrown for over 4,000 yards.
A part of the rationale for it being a troublesome 12 months too was it was his first 12 months in an entire new metropolis and system.
Gamers and coaches gained’t use these for excuses, however they undoubtedly play a job.
It additionally didn’t assist that franchise legend Michael Thomas performed in simply 10 video games resulting from damage.
Going into 2024, Carr will get to enter the offseason realizing who’s receivers are and what he’s working with.
If he can keep wholesome, search for New Orleans to be in playoff competition this season.
Bear in mind, led by stud edge-rusher Cam Jordan, that protection all the time involves play too.
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