Derek Carr Injury Fallout: What it Means For Saints & 3 Big Questions

The New Orleans Saints offseason is still reeling from the bombshell Derek Carr injury news, but where do things go from here? On the latest edition of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down what we know and what it means, how this might just end up being a positive for the Saints in the long run, and whether Carr’s run in New Orleans is at an end. We’ll also break down prospects with draft insider Nick Baumgardner, then dive into three big QB questions.  SEGMENT 1: Latest on Derek Carr Injury: Could This Be a Good Thing for Saints? … The Derek Carr shoulder injury remains largely a mystery, but what we do know is it’s thrown the New Orleans Saints offseason on its head. So where do things stand? Jeff and Steve break down what is known (not a lot), what it means, and why this scenario could ultimately get the team where it needs to go, even if that wasn’t always the plan.  SEGMENT 2: NFL Draft Insider Breaks Down QB Prospects & More … Who might the New Orleans Saints look at when they’re on the clock at No. 9? Is there a QB they simply can’t pass up? How about flashy skill players like Tyler Warren and Ashton Jeanty? Nick Baumgardner, NFL draft writer for the Athletic, joins Jeff and Steve to break it all down. Oh, and is this FINALLY the year for a trade back? Let’s discuss. SEGMENT 3: 3 Big Questions After Derek Carr Injury: What Happens to Draft Plans? … We know about the Derek Carr injury, but let’s answer three big questions stemming from it:  - Does this mean the Saints HAVE TO draft a QB in 2025? How about at No. 9? - Should the Saints go after an Aaron Rodgers, trade for Kirk Cousins or roll with Rattler? - Should Taysom Hill return to being a full-time QB? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices