Breer highlighted the fact former Saints coach Dennis Allen was a large reason Carr was brought to New Orleans in 2023 and Oakland in 2014. With Allen being fired in November and a new regime stepping in, the writing is on the wall for a fresh start brewing, and even rumors that Carr himself might want out of New Orleans.

Although there are quarterback-needy teams such as the Cleveland Browns, New York Giants and New York Jets positioned ahead of them in the first round of the draft, neither Sanders nor Dart are viewed as slam dunk, top-10 picks in the same way Ward is, which suggests they could both be available to the Saints at No. 9.

The New Orleans Saints are adjusting to a bit of a shift for their future. Derek Carr may never play another snap for the team, following the latest update on his shoulder injury. The news came out of nowhere,