Tag: New Orleans Saints
Winning the NFC West: Reasons the 49ers, Rams, Seahawks and Cardinals can capture the division crown
Last year, the NFC West was thrown for a loop. The San Francisco 49ers, expected by many to be a Super Bowl contender, instead were dealt a rash of injuries and slumped to a last-place finish in the division. The Los Angeles Rams went into their Week 6 bye with a 1-4 record, then reeled…
2025 NFL head coach hot seat rankings: These coaches must deliver successful seasons — or risk getting fired
Life is good for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers these days. They’re once again the betting favorites to win the NFC South and are a dark horse to come out of the NFC this season. With the arrow pointing up as high as it is, it’s no surprise to see the organization lock in its leaders,…
Agent’s Take: What is holding up NFL Draft second-rounders from signing rookie deals?
Players selected in the NFL Draft began signing at a much faster pace starting in 2012 because of the rookie wage scale implemented in the 2011 NFL collective bargaining agreement after the lockout ended. There are very few negotiable items with rookie contracts anymore. Each pick has a salary floor and ceiling based on draft…
Ex-Saints QB Derek Carr explains why he retired, turning down $30M in guaranteed money
Last month, New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr made the decision to retire after 11 seasons in the NFL, and he is still feeling confident in the decision. The 34-year-old is dealing with a shoulder injury that required surgery, which would sideline him for the 2025 season. If Carr did stay in the league, he…