It’s not often that you find an NFL team on both sides of a list that lists the best offseason moves, but that’s where the New Orleans Saints landed. Derek Carr in black and gold. Sean Payton in navy blue and orange. Hey look at us caught in the middle. Who would have thought?
Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox has compiled a list of the best offseason acquisitions from across the NFL, and the Saints are right in the middle, having landed their new quarterback and fired their old head coach. Here’s what Knox had to say about New Orleans’ role in each transaction:
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The Saints’ decision to sign Carr on a four-year deal worth up to $150 million ranked fourth out of seven points on Knox’s list, making it one of the biggest upheavals for any team in the NFL this offseason might. But the Carolina Panthers’ brave rise to the 2023 draft pick could change everything:
Placed just ahead of the Saints-Carr team at No. 3 on the seven-time list, Payton’s move to the Denver Broncos received high marks for the potential to revitalize Russell Wilson’s career. Denver can’t afford less:
There are many reasons to think this latest addition will pay off. Payton helped Drew Brees establish himself as a New Orleans Hall of Famer. He’s played quarterback and knows how to develop it — Jameis Winston had a career-high 102.8 passer rating in Payton’s final season with the Saints.
