Saints open Derek Carr era looking to end two-year playoff absence
1 year, 3 months ago

Saints open Derek Carr era looking to end two-year playoff absence

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS EXPECTATIONS: The Saints are looking to avoid missing the playoffs for a third straight season and appear confident they can contend in the NFC South following some key roster moves and the healthy return of star players who were injured much of last season. New Orleans also returns prominent players to a defense that was the NFL’s fifth stingiest last season, led by cornerback Marshon Lattimore, defensive end Cameron Jordan and linebacker Demario Davis. New Orleans also could see its passing game rebound considerably with Carr having the ability to distribute the ball to Thomas, Kamara, receiver Chris Olave, tight end Juwan Johnson and utility player Taysom Hill, who also has been adept at stepping in at QB for designed runs. On defense, meanwhile, New Orleans needs 2021 first-round pick Payton Turner to step in for Davenport at defensive end and need their new starters at defensive tackle, including 2023 first-round pick Bresee, to play well.

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Saints choose Jake Haener to start in Derek Carr’s place against Washington, AP source says
1 week, 3 days ago

Saints choose Jake Haener to start in Derek Carr’s place against Washington, AP source says

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have decided to start second-year quarterback Jake Haener against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, a person familiar with the situation said Thursday night. The decision, first reported by the New Orleans Football website, indicates the Saints have deemed starter Derek Carr too injured to play this week. On Wednesday, interim Saints coach Darren …

Saints QB Derek Carr injures left hand on dive in 4th quarter of win over Giants
2 weeks ago

Saints QB Derek Carr injures left hand on dive in 4th quarter of win over Giants

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr injured his left hand late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 14-11 victory over the New York Giants when he went airborne while trying for a first down and crashed to the turf. Carr tried to leap over a Giants tackler and landed at the New Orleans 39-yard line, extending …

Saints look to sustain newfound mojo while the inconsistent Rams try to hang on in the NFC West
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Saints look to sustain newfound mojo while the inconsistent Rams try to hang on in the NFC West

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan has noticed a “mental shift” since the club’s mid-season coaching change. “When you hear from up top that you’re changing the head coach position, there’s one of two ways you go,” Jordan said this week, as the Saints prepared to host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Pass over run …

Saints Look to Draw Momentum from Carr's Return and End Six-Game Losing Skid in Rematch vs. Panthers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Saints Look to Draw Momentum from Carr's Return and End Six-Game Losing Skid in Rematch vs. Panthers

Associated Press  

The New Orleans Saints look to bounce back against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday after a six-game losing skid. Despite Derek Carr's return, the Saints have a chance to get back on track against the NFL-worst Panthers. Carr will look to exploit Carolina's leaky secondary, but he is trying to avoid taking on an outsized role in an offense that …

Carr's Performance Key to Determine Saints' Success
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Carr's Performance Key to Determine Saints' Success

Associated Press  

The New Orleans Saints look to slow down Derek Carr, who’s expected to start after missing 3 games with injury. Carr was outstanding in New Orleans’ Week 1 win against Carolina, completing 19 of 23 passes for 200 yards and three touchdowns as the Saints built a 30-0 first half lead and cruised to a victory. He faces a Carolina …

Payton Triumphs in Emotional Return to New Orleans, Broncos Dominate Saints in Thrilling Game
2 months ago

Payton Triumphs in Emotional Return to New Orleans, Broncos Dominate Saints in Thrilling Game

Associated Press  

The Denver Broncos dominated the New Orleans Saints 33-10 in a thrilling matchup. Sean Payton made a triumphant return to New Orleans, leading the Broncos to victory with his team dominating statistically. The Broncos gained 389 yards to 271 while forcing the Saints to turn the ball over five times. The game was a testament to Payton's coaching prowess and …

NFL Week 6 takeaways: Is it panic season for the Dallas Cowboys? Another Lamar Jackson MVP season?
2 months, 1 week ago

NFL Week 6 takeaways: Is it panic season for the Dallas Cowboys? Another Lamar Jackson MVP season?

New York Times  

Sunday Week 6 featured the Cowboys blown out at home again, Lamar Jackson’s Ravens outlasting Jayden Daniels’ Commanders, starting debuts from not one but two rookie quarterbacks, and another rookie QB continuing to climb fast. Entering the season, Pittsburgh projected as the AFC North’s fourth-best team with a quarterback problem; now, they might wake up in the morning three games …

Chiefs move to 5-0 as Saints’ offensive woes continue: Key takeaways
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs move to 5-0 as Saints’ offensive woes continue: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Nate Taylor, Larry Holder and Jenna West Saints vs. Chiefs live updates: Highlights, analysis, how to watch and TV channel The Kansas City Chiefs’ undefeated season improved to 5-0 in a 26-13 win over the New Orleans Saints at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night. GO DEEPER Saints' Carr out multiple games with oblique injury Smith-Schuster steps up for Chiefs …

Derek Carr and the Saints buck the NFL trend of early season offensive struggles
3 months ago

Derek Carr and the Saints buck the NFL trend of early season offensive struggles

Associated Press  

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. Carr and the Saints are the exception, with the 128 offensive touchdowns down 54 from the first two weeks in 2020 and tied for the second fewest in the last 18 seasons. While Carr has thrown for only 443 yards in the first two weeks thanks to blowouts …

Carr’s Saints visit Prescott’s Cowboys just as pursuit of playoff redemption starts for both QBs
3 months, 1 week ago

Carr’s Saints visit Prescott’s Cowboys just as pursuit of playoff redemption starts for both QBs

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott can’t get the Cowboys deep enough in the playoffs. “I’m worried about beating Derek Carr right now, Derek Carr and the Saints,” Prescott said. “You don’t give a guy that size contract without feeling pretty good about him,” Allen said. “And so it’s about getting that taste out of our mouths and giving our home …

Derek Carr and the Saints rout the Panthers 47-10 in Klint Kubiak’s play-calling debut
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Derek Carr and the Saints rout the Panthers 47-10 in Klint Kubiak’s play-calling debut

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — It took Derek Carr and the Saints’ new offense one series to produce a touchdown on an explosive play — and one half to score 30 points. “It’s a long year.” Franchise history The Saints were founded in 1967 and Taylor became the first New Orleans defensive back to record as many as three sacks in a …

Derek Carr leads 95-yard touchdown drive, but Saints fall 16-10 to 49ers
4 months ago

Derek Carr leads 95-yard touchdown drive, but Saints fall 16-10 to 49ers

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Derek Carr and the New Orleans starting offense finally got going with an efficient 95-yard touchdown drive against San Francisco’s backup defenders but the 49ers beat the Saints 16-10 on Sunday night. It definitely felt nice to do that.” Joshua Dobbs ran for a TD and Jake Moody kicked three field goals for the 49ers, who …

Derek Carr passes for 4 TDs, Saints rout Falcons but miss playoffs when Packers win
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Derek Carr passes for 4 TDs, Saints rout Falcons but miss playoffs when Packers win

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints’ offense produced when they had to — and when they didn’t. New Orleans final touchdown — a 1-yard run by Jamaal Williams out of a formation usually used to take a knee and run out the clock — ruffled Falcons feathers and upset Allen, too. “We didn’t stop them the …

Saints QB Derek Carr under increasing scrutiny as the Lions invade the Superdome
1 year ago

Saints QB Derek Carr under increasing scrutiny as the Lions invade the Superdome

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — The Saints’ sizeable investment in Derek Carr is looking more like a liability lately. Allen said that while the offense functions well much of the time, “the one critical area that continues to crop up is we’re not scoring enough touchdowns.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “And we’ll …

Saints place receiver Michael Thomas on injured reserve ahead of Atlanta trip
1 year, 1 month ago

Saints place receiver Michael Thomas on injured reserve ahead of Atlanta trip

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have placed receiver Michael Thomas on injured reserve, meaning he’ll miss at least the next four games. The roster move announced by general manager Mickey Loomis on Tuesday comes after Thomas injured his knee during New Orleans’ loss at Minnesota in Week 10. The Saints’ decision on Thomas opened a spot on the …

Saints QB Derek Carr leaves game vs. Vikings; Winston rallies team and then throws late INTs
1 year, 1 month ago

Saints QB Derek Carr leaves game vs. Vikings; Winston rallies team and then throws late INTs

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has been one of the NFL’s most durable QBs in his 10 years. After being forced out of Sunday’s game at Minnesota because of a shoulder injury and a concussion that came from a jarring hit by two Vikings defenders, Carr’s status going forward is uncertain. “It’s obviously a tough situation to …

Saints again facing questions about inconsistency on offense and squandered scoring chances
1 year, 2 months ago

Saints again facing questions about inconsistency on offense and squandered scoring chances

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — The good news for the New Orleans Saints is that their muddling start has been good enough to keep them in contention in the anemic NFC South. “We moved the heck out of the ball,” Carr said, but lamented that when the Saints got deep into Houston territory, there were some plays “where you go back and …

Kamara becomes Saints’ career TD leader, Carr throws 2 TDs in 34-0 rout over Patriots
1 year, 2 months ago

Kamara becomes Saints’ career TD leader, Carr throws 2 TDs in 34-0 rout over Patriots

Associated Press  

— Alvin Kamara told the Saints coaching staff he wanted to touch the football more this week. Kamara rushed for a touchdown to become the Saints’ career TD leader, Derek Carr had two scoring passes and New Orleans routed the New England Patriots 34-0 on Sunday. “We’ve got to start over and find a way to get back on track.” …

Saints, Patriots trudge into latest matchup looking to spark dormant offenses
1 year, 2 months ago

Saints, Patriots trudge into latest matchup looking to spark dormant offenses

Associated Press  

— Points have been hard to come by for the Saints and the Patriots. This latest meeting will feature a third-year quarterback in Mac Jones who has displayed only minimal improvement under new Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien. New Orleans’ most recent loss to Tampa Bay also saw its streak of 11 consecutive games of holding opponents to 20 or …

With Saints’ offense continuing to struggle, coach Dennis Allen rules out staff changes
1 year, 2 months ago

With Saints’ offense continuing to struggle, coach Dennis Allen rules out staff changes

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints’ brass expected their $150 million investment in Derek Carr to pay off in the form of enhanced production from a proven set of skill players around him. That dropped New Orleans’ scoring average to 15.5 points per game, tied for fourth lowest in the NFL before Monday night’s game. I understand everyone’s frustration …

Baker Mayfield has 3 TD passes, ailing Derek Carr ineffective as Buccaneers top Saints 26-9
1 year, 2 months ago

Baker Mayfield has 3 TD passes, ailing Derek Carr ineffective as Buccaneers top Saints 26-9

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Baker Mayfield might have landed with the right team at the right time. Mayfield threw three touchdown passes for Tampa Bay, Derek Carr’s surprise return from a shoulder injury did little to help New Orleans’ anemic offense, and the Buccaneers beat the Saints 26-9 on Sunday. He’s been a great fit for us,” said receiver Chris Godwin, …

As Alvin Kamara returns, Saints adjust to life without Derek Carr
1 year, 2 months ago

As Alvin Kamara returns, Saints adjust to life without Derek Carr

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Just as Saints star running back Alvin Kamara returns from his suspension, New Orleans is dealing with a shoulder injury to starting quarterback Derek Carr. Saints coach Dennis Allen couldn’t say Monday how soon Carr might return, describing the 10th-year quarterback’s status as “week to week.” “We dodged a bullet there in terms of anything of real …

Saints’ Derek Carr getting evaluated for shoulder injury after loss to Packers
1 year, 2 months ago

Saints’ Derek Carr getting evaluated for shoulder injury after loss to Packers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr was being evaluated after hurting his shoulder when he was sacked in the third quarter of an 18-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. The Saints got outscored 18-0 without him, though backup Jameis Winston drove New Orleans into scoring position before Blake Grupe’s 46-yard field-goal attempt sailed …

Saints QB Derek Carr week to week with shoulder injury, coach Dennis Allen says
1 year, 2 months ago

Saints QB Derek Carr week to week with shoulder injury, coach Dennis Allen says

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Saints vs. Jaguars on Thursday Night Football. New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is week to week with a sprained AC joint, head coach Dennis Allen told reporters Monday. Here’s what you need to know: Carr left Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers in the third quarter after he was sacked by defensive …

Derek Carr’s New Orleans debut is a success as the Saints edge the Titans 16-15
1 year, 3 months ago

Derek Carr’s New Orleans debut is a success as the Saints edge the Titans 16-15

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — After taking four sacks, throwing an interception and being flattened by a forearm to the face, a sore but determined Derek Carr pulled out the kind of finish he wanted in his New Orleans Saints debut. That’s all I wanted to do,” said Carr, who spent his first nine seasons with the Raiders before coming to New …

Saints QB Carr getting to know new teammates better with cross-country trip
1 year, 4 months ago

Saints QB Carr getting to know new teammates better with cross-country trip

Associated Press  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Even though Derek Carr continues to get acclimated playing for his new team, Thursday seemed like old times for the veteran quarterback. You get more regular season type of looks in a joint practice than you would in a preseason game.” The training camp cross-country trip is also allowing Carr to get to know his new …

New Saints QB Carr embracing chance to ‘reinvent’ himself
1 year, 9 months ago

New Saints QB Carr embracing chance to ‘reinvent’ himself

Associated Press  

— For newly signed Saints quarterback Derek Carr, moving to New Orleans will mean learning new terminology — and not merely in the playbook. “Everybody’s saying words to me and I’m like, ‘What does that mean?’” Carr said with a grin in relaying his interactions with Saints fans. Carr emphasized that he’s “not coming here trying to be Drew Brees,” …

Ex-Raider Derek Carr agrees to 4-year contract with Saints
1 year, 9 months ago

Ex-Raider Derek Carr agrees to 4-year contract with Saints

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Derek Carr has proved repeatedly that he can produce as a passer. What the former Raiders quarterback hasn’t done is win in the playoffs, something he aims to change in New Orleans, where he’ll be reunited with Dennis Allen — his first NFL coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press about the contract’s value on condition …

Former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr agrees to four-year contract with Saints
1 year, 9 months ago

Former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr agrees to four-year contract with Saints

LA Times  

Former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has agreed to a four-year contract with the New Orleans Saints, a person familiar with the agreement has told the Associated Press. Former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has agreed to a four-year contract with the New Orleans Saints, a person familiar with the agreement said Monday. Las Vegas needed to trade or release him by …

Derek Carr hits open market after release from Raiders
1 year, 10 months ago

Derek Carr hits open market after release from Raiders

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Quarterback Derek Carr was released by the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday as the club evaluates its future at the position. By releasing Carr, the Raiders’ salary dead cap hit will be $5.6 million next season. “We have a lot of respect for Derek Carr and what he has meant to the Raiders organization for the last …

AP source: Derek Carr turns down trade offer to Saints
1 year, 10 months ago

AP source: Derek Carr turns down trade offer to Saints

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Quarterback Derek Carr turned down a trade offer from the Las Vegas Raiders to the New Orleans Saints, a person with knowledge of the decision said Sunday. That person said Carr wouldn’t accept a pay cut to help finalize the deal, and the Saints were the only team interested in making a trade with the Raiders. Given …

AP sources: Derek Carr to visit Saints on Wednesday
1 year, 10 months ago

AP sources: Derek Carr to visit Saints on Wednesday

Associated Press  

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr will visit the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday, two people with knowledge of the situation said Tuesday. One person termed the visit as “exploratory in nature.” Ian Rapoport of NFL Network was the first to report Carr’s trip. Saints coach Dennis Allen was the Raiders’ coach when the club selected Carr in the second …

Saints ride Kamara’s 3 TDs, defense to 24-0 win over Raiders
2 years, 1 month ago

Saints ride Kamara’s 3 TDs, defense to 24-0 win over Raiders

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Saints running back Alvin Kamara has his teammates’ attention as he explores the bounds of his leadership in his first season wearing a captain’s “C” on his jersey. The sixth-year running back demanded better from everyone in a speech to the team following a mistake-filled Oct. 20 loss at Arizona and followed that up by saying publicly …

Quarterback Derek Carr gets 3-year extension from Raiders
2 years, 8 months ago

Quarterback Derek Carr gets 3-year extension from Raiders

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Through a season of turmoil, Derek Carr performed at his best. “I’ve only wanted to be a Raider again and I told my agent, I said, ‘I’m either gonna be a Raider or I’m gonna be playing golf.’ I don’t want to play anywhere else,” Carr said during Wednesday’s news conference. “That’s how much this place means …

Brady, Bucs, end playoffs for Saints, Brees, 30-20
3 years, 11 months ago

Brady, Bucs, end playoffs for Saints, Brees, 30-20

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Tom Brady’s best game in three tries against New Orleans kept the Buccaneers moving on in the NFL playoffs, and has Saints quarterback Drew Brees headed home — perhaps for good. Brady and the Bucs’ offense turned three of four Saints turnovers into touchdowns and Tampa Bay beat New Orleans 30-20 in the divisional round of the …

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