The Dallas Cowboys may soon need to consider Dak Prescott’s possible successor.
Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports that Prescott will enter the final year of his current contract during the 2024 campaign, with no “imminent” talks or contract offer in place. It’s possible that both parties may eventually work out a new deal, but it’s also extremely likely that Prescott is starting his final season in Dallas.
In light of this, FanSided’s Christopher Kline offers a hypothetical trade in which Dallas would target Derek Carr of the New Orleans Saints.
“If Prescott bolts, this could be the Cowboys’ best chance to land a proven starter,” writes Kline. “Derek Carr has four Pro Bowl appearances on his resumé. He’s a high-volume gunner, unafraid of bold throws and capable of manufacturing explosive plays. The New Orleans Saints’ first season with Carr was a mild disaster, though. Carr was not always at fault, but when a talented team misses the playoffs, blame will naturally find its way to the QB.”
Why the Saints Could Consider Trading Derek Carr
Carr was acquired by the Saints last offseason following his release from the Las Vegas Raiders. Kline argues that with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons appearing to be the favorites in the NFC South, the Saints could look to hit the “reset” button.
“Klint Kubiak was tabbed as the Saints’ new OC shortly after the season,” writes Kline. “He will presumably bring some version of Kyle Shanahan’s offense to New Orleans, which should fit Carr perfectly. If the Saints can’t make headway in the increasingly competitive NFC South, however, the front office could be inclined to smash the reset button.”
Carr is a solid quarterback who has been one of the more steady starters in the NFL over the past decade. He’s thrown for at least 21 touchdown passes in eight of his 10 seasons as a starter and has never started less than 15 games in a single season.
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