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.
This was how Twitter reacted to Carr calling a clutch deep shot
Jameis saying “Yes.” So matter of fact, love it. They have a lot of trust in their weapons. https://t.co/eIC4arGE2Y
— Ross Jackson (@RossJacksonNOLA) September 12, 2023
Andy Dalton can not make that throw. This is why Dennis Allen went all in on Carr https://t.co/Ivc5B3TPLF
— Ralph Malbrough 🥃 (@SaintsForecast) September 12, 2023
Raiders and Carr each having good seasons … who wouldn’t want that? https://t.co/mlmOlqxbMF
— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) September 12, 2023
“Hey. Hey. Listen to me ‘Shid. Freaking. Run.”
This is outstanding. https://t.co/V02lk4cvbA
— Luke Johnson (@ByLukeJohnson) September 12, 2023
Could not love this more, Carr calling the shot and Jameis backing it up with the YES #Saints https://t.co/w4PAFjypVn
— Erin Summers (@ErinESummers) September 12, 2023
Man Jameis so damn funny for no reason 🤣 https://t.co/b3UvEVCIbo
— ATC⚜️ (@TDukescoop51) September 12, 2023
This is awesome https://t.co/uPJxjPCCKk
— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) September 12, 2023
We're all Jameis https://t.co/h9fmdF0Csd pic.twitter.com/hHmjhVMvKd
— Kevin Patra (@kpatra) September 12, 2023
Jameis's reaction is the best. man loves a deep ball https://t.co/UJgnRQl5Hb
— Allen Echo (@TheAllenEcho) September 12, 2023
