New Orleans' franchise leader almost chose another struggling team over before signing with the Saints!
quarterback Derek Carr enters his second year under center with the black and gold. Carr recently appeared on the Pardon My Take Podcast to reveal how close he was to signing with an AFC East team last offseason."I could've . It just wasn't the right time for me. There was still like four or five teams I had to hear from", Carr told podcast hosts Dan "Big Cat" Katz and PFT Commenter.
The four-time Pro Bowler revealed how big a fan he is of Jets coach Robert Saleh. "I am probably like biggest fan. Like I absolutely 10/10 would run through a wall for him even if he's not my coach. If he was like 'I need you to do this' yes sir, I would do it."The veteran QB threw for 3,878 yards, 25 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. New Orleans narrowly missed the postseason after finishing 9-8.
Dec 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers shake hands after an NFL football game at O.co Coliseum. The Packers defeated the Raiders 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsAaron Rodgers' season abruptly ended in the first offensive possession of the regular season for the Jets. The future Hall of Famer tore his Achilles tendon, which sidelined him for the year.
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