re: The monkeywrench in tanking next season: The NFC South doesn't have a single franchise QB

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I think we have to make a play at Derek Carr

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The problem with this is that you have to cripple the cap for the next several years just to sign him. You would then need to continue kicking the can as long as he is here because of the investment in him. Part of the danger for kicking the can down the road is you completely wipe out your depth; and this is the reason why injuries for the Saints have such a drastic effect compared to other teams.

FYI, $30M a year puts him around the 10th highest paid in 2023. This also doesn't account for the contract Lamar, Burrow (if extended this offseason), and Garoppolo are expected to demand. IMO, Saints cannot afford to get into that type of bidding war until they start addressing the cap and roster depth.