Derek Carr was never going to be the quarterback of the future. He was supposed to elevate the New Orleans Saints in the immediate future, but he wasn’t the long-term answer. Unfortunately, Carr hasn’t elevated the Saints during his two years as the starter. Around the NFL writer, Nick Shook, says it’s time to end the Derek Carr experiment. Shook doesn’t believe Carr should be … [Read more...] about Saints listed as one of six teams in QB disarray entering offseason
Former Saints QB is ending retirement for an NFL comeback
As promised, former New Orleans Saints backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is ending retirement for an NFL comeback. But the Saints fan-favorite isn’t coming back to New Orleans. Instead, he’s signing with a Super Bowl contender: the 13-2 Detroit Lions. Bridgewater, 32, enjoyed immediate success as a high school football coach. In his first year on the job he led Miami … [Read more...] about Former Saints QB is ending retirement for an NFL comeback
Eagles sign former Saints quarterback after Jalen Hurts injury
An unexpected former New Orleans Saints quarterback is back in the news. Ian Book signed with the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad after Jalen Hurts (concussion) and Kenny Pickett (ribs) were nicked up by injuries, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Hurts wasn’t able to practice to start the week while Pickett was limited. This isn’t Book’s first stop in Philly. The Eagles … [Read more...] about Eagles sign former Saints quarterback after Jalen Hurts injury
The lights were too bright for the team Mickey Loomis built
Monday night’s blowout loss did more than anything else to prove the lights were too bright for the team Mickey Loomis built. But that’s just the latest example in a disturbing trend. This year’s New Orleans Saints team didn’t show up in three prime time games. The Saints lost 34-0 to the Green Bay Packers on Monday night. That’s after they were beaten 33-10 by their old coach … [Read more...] about The lights were too bright for the team Mickey Loomis built
Duds and more duds from Saints’ Week 16 shutout loss vs. Packers
The New Orleans Saints were absolutely embarrassed on Monday Night Football in Week 16 against the Green Bay Packers, falling by an ugly tally of 34-0 and being the first team to be shut out this season. Everyone is to blame for this, and they all equally share that among themselves, but some players or staff stuck out worse than others.Here are our duds from the Saints’ brutal … [Read more...] about Duds and more duds from Saints’ Week 16 shutout loss vs. Packers