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.

Derek Carr's shoulder injury could lower the Saints' floor in 2025, but moving on from him makes room for a higher ceiling in the long term.

Derek Carr gets set to take on his 12th NFL season after a disappointing 2024 campaign with the New Orleans Saints. However, the story could unfold differently than Carr may imagine this year. As a shoulder injury continues to nag the Fresno State alum,