Derek Carr has played in the NFL for nearly a decade. That kind of experience affords him the opportunity to understand how a defense will try to attack him in key moments. We saw an excellent example of this on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.
In the final few moments, after a questionable field-goal decision from Mike Vrabel, the New Orleans Saints quarterback was trying to run the clock out. And on a crucial third-and-6, Carr and the Saints needed to pull something out of their sleeve.
Enter Carr’s experience coming in handy at the right time. A new clip from NFL Films shows Carr advocating for a deep shot to New Orleans receiver Rashid Shaheed to various Saints figures. The plan worked to perfection to the tune of a 41-yard pass and a game-icing first down.
I must say: It was extremely cool to see Carr’s thought process in the lead-up.
"Be ready if I give you a go route."
.@derekcarrqb called his shot and delivered in his @Saints debut 🔥pic.twitter.com/rvoWGoPMhu
— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) September 12, 2023
The Saints didn’t play their best game against the Titans. They’ll likely have to improve a lot just to have a chance to win the NFC South. But it’s plays like this that demonstrate why New Orleans brought in Carr. He might be the quarterback to lift New Orleans back to the playoffs.