The New Orleans Saints remain in hot pursuit of free agent quarterback Derek Carr, but they won’t panic if they miss out on the former Las Vegas Raiders Pro Bowler. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler shared some reasons for optimism from his sources in New Orleans, with an interesting caveat tacked on about soon-to-be-former San Francisco 49ers starter Jimmy Garoppolo, who becomes a free agent in just a few weeks:
The New Orleans Saints remain motivated to sign quarterback Derek Carr, who will take his free agency into next week. New Orleans believes it has made a compelling case to Carr, with solid pass-catching targets, a good defense and the chance to play in a dome at least 10 games per season. Carr is prioritizing the right fit, and once he commits to that, a potential contract will be hashed out. Garoppolo could be a viable backup plan for the Saints if things don’t work out.
