This is a young team with some foundational talent around which to build, and the Panthers could end up with six 2023 draft picks in the top 150 overall, thanks to the Christian McCaffrey trade. The NFC South’s quarterback situation appears a bit lean now that Tom Brady's retired, leaving all four teams seemingly looking for help at the position. Then again, the Panthers’ interest in Carr could also be tied to the fact that the division-rival Saints are clearly kicking his tires. They also could re-sign Sam Darnold, as an inexpensive free-agent option who played better for Carolina down the stretch, as well as move forward with Corral. 9 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and could use that to select a new passer. New head coach Frank Reich certainly will have a say in which direction the team heads there, as could new QB coach Josh McCown, but neither of them, nor the other offensive coaches Reich has added to his staff, have strong connections to Carr. Now they might be set to hit restart at the position again this offseason.
Neither worked out in the short term, as Corral suffered a season-ending injury, and Mayfield struggled before being cut and ending up with the Rams. The Panthers made runs at some of the top available quarterbacks last offseason before settling on drafting Matt Corral in Round 3 and trading for Baker Mayfield in July.
"DA and I have a great relationship still to this day," Carr said back in October. It’s hard to imagine their relationship or trust level being so strong after such a short time together, although Carr was Allen’s Week 1 starter as a second-round pick that year and prior to the Saints facing the Raiders this season, Carr reflected positively on their time together. So whether it’s Carr or not, it appears the Saints’ starting QB is more likely to be a veteran.Ĭarr and Saints head coach Dennis Allen were together in Allen’s first head-coaching job with the Raiders during Carr’s rookie year of 2014, although Allen only lasted four games that season before being fired. 29 overall) doesn’t really put them in a position to find a quarterback that route. Where the Saints are picking in the 2023 NFL Draft (No.
There are some obvious cut candidates ( Michael Thomas, Jameis Winston, Andrus Peat and others), but New Orleans has some serious work left to do. They’re currently more than $59 million over the 2023 salary cap, according to Over The Cap, with a whopping 11 players each set to count more than $10 million against it. Now we wait to see whether the Saints have the financial means with which to land Carr. When Carr refused a trade - to the Saints, or anywhere else - it was not viewed as an indication he had ruled them out specifically. 8, while Carr was still under contract with the Raiders, gauging the QB’s interest in possibly playing in New Orleans. The Saints have shown us the clearest indication of interest in Carr of all the teams on this list. The AFC East remains a tough division until proven otherwise, and the NYC glare isn’t for everyone, but it makes too much sense to include the Jets in the mix. The Jets have a good defense, some decent offensive line pieces, good running backs and some talented, young receivers. The Jets are a bit restricted in terms of salary-cap space at the moment, so there are some potential holdups here, but it’s not hard to see how Carr could view them as an option to refresh his career. After Zach Wilson’s struggles, one must wonder how interested the Jets would be in drafting another passer high this spring. The roster is in very good shape overall, teeming with offensive talent - except at quarterback. If there are concerns about Garoppolo’s injury history or potential contract demands, or if the Jets don't want to pay up to acquire Rodgers, Carr could be a legitimate, bird-in-the-hand option. For what it’s worth, though, Downing will be working under new offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, who is closely aligned with Aaron Rodgers (Packers OC from 2019 to '21), another QB who might be on the move this offseason. They certainly could go the Jimmy Garoppolo route, and head coach Robert Saleh certainly has familiarity with him.īut the Jets' new passing-game coordinator, Todd Downing, also has experience with Carr, as his QB coach (2015) and offensive coordinator (2016) with the Raiders. Owner Woody Johnson has said he " absolutely" is willing to pay for a veteran passer this offseason. The Jets have to be considered among the favorites to land Carr.
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