Mickey Loomis just pulled a Houdini, talking for minutes while disclosing nothing at all. The Saints’ general manager was asked about Derek Carr’s shoulder injury, he said, “He does have an issue with his shoulder. We’re hoping to get a resolution and clarity on that in the near future. When we do, we’ll report back to you. Otherwise, I don’t have anything more.” In other words, your guess is as good as his. But the real kicker is, when Loomis was asked if the team’s 2025 starting quarterback is even on the roster. His evasion? “Not going to answer that… just leads to speculation.” So, is that a no, then?
Carr’s shoulder is a major question mark, but Loomis is adamant that it won’t change their draft strategy. According to Jeremy Bergman, the general manager insisted that the Saints are pursuing “great players” regardless of whether the quarterback is injured. Kellen Moore, the new HC, is also aware of this. According to John Hendrix, Loomis called their draft conversations “fantastic,” implying that the front office and the play-caller were in agreement. That matters because the stakes are extremely high when the No. 9 pick is involved.
Ross Jackson captured it best: GM Mickey Loomis on drafting for immediate impact vs. development with the No. 9 pick. “I think for us, if we’re picking in the top 10, we’re looking for somebody that man, we’re going to count on the 5-10 years, and he’s going to fill that spot.” Whether that’s a quarterback or a plug-and-play cornerstone elsewhere? Still under lock and key. One thing’s clear: the Saints are saying a lot… without saying much at all.
This is a developing story. So stay tuned!
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