The New Orleans Saints seem to have found something special in rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler. However, what if a superstar quarterback became available next offseason?
This is the scenario recently posed by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk as he examines the evolving situation between Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys. Florio suggests that Prescott would be wise to explore his options in free agency and includes the Saints as a potential destination, ranking them fifth on his “radar”:
“Derek Carr is in the second year of his deal with the Saints, and the team can easily move on from him after 2024. Plus, Dak grew up in Louisiana. This situation is one to watch, especially if Carr and the Saints fail to make the playoffs this season.”
While some fans might initially dismiss this idea as far-fetched, it aligns with the Saints’ approach. The organization has been hesitant to fully commit to a dramatic rebuild, leading to low expectations for the upcoming season under head coach Dennis Allen and with Derek Carr carrying a $62 million dead cap charge. Meanwhile, fans are pinning their hopes on a mid-round rookie sitting on the sidelines.
It would be typical of the Saints to take advantage of the out clause in Carr’s contract and then pursue Prescott, who is set to play 2024 with a $55 million cap hit and a no-tag clause, potentially earning more in free agency.
If this scenario were to unfold, Prescott, who is still only 31 years old, has a career completion rate of 67 percent, and has thrown 202 touchdowns against 74 interceptions, would be stepping into a significant rebuild, possibly under a new head coach.
So, while it’s uncertain how things will play out, unless the Saints exceed expectations and start winning early in the season, they’ll continue to be linked to scenarios like this.
