With Carr now in the rearview, the Saints are able to turn the page to a new era of football, albeit that might not be a good thing. Some analysts expect them to tank this season.

Carr, 34, retired after 11 NFL seasons due to an injury that the Saints described as a labral tear accompanied by significant degenerative changes to his rotator cuff in his right throwing shoulder.

Throughout the offseason, the Saints anticipated Carr might miss some time, but a full retirement wasn't on anyone's radar. "Upon reflection of prayer, and in discussion with Heather, I've decided ...

Derek Carr retired from the NFL last week but apparently not before he looked for an exit out of New Orleans to continue his career. Katherine Terrell and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN report that a Carr ...