The New Orleans Saints quarterback situation is all of a sudden up in the air with speculation on a Derek Carr trade starting to heat up. If that happens, the Saints would likely be in the market for a new veteran to guide their younger passers on the roster.
Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox recently suggested they avoid a reunion with a former quarterback, as they were named the worst landing spot for Andy Dalton this offseason. Here is what Knox had to say about his reasoning:
If Carr remains in New Orleans, Dalton could only hope for a low-level backup contract with the Saints. If they part ways with Carr, he might get a chance to compete with Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler for the starting job. However, he’d have to do so on a bargain contract and for a new coaching staff with which he is unfamiliar. Dalton would have almost nothing to gain from a Saints reunion.
For reference, the best landing spot was with the Tennessee Titans. That is a spot that he could get a higher-than-minimum deal while also having a chance to compete given the lack of talent in that quarterback room.
Dalton should not get too picky, though, seeing as he is clearly not in the best form of his career. He started five games, played in six, for the Carolina Panthers this past season. He completed 66.3% of his passes for 989 yards with seven touchdowns and six interceptions.
If he can get a nice-sized deal for some reason elsewhere, he should absolutely take it. New Orleans might not be the worst case, though. He is familiar with the city and with a handful of veterans that will still be on the team from his last run.
