Insider Names Quarterback Saints Could Target After Major Derek Carr Announcement

His retirement has come at a strange time as we are right in the middle of the NFL offseason. 

With this news, it's time for the Saints to pivot and look for potential replacements for new head coach Kellen Moore.

Although the team decided to draft quarterback Tyler Shough in the second round (40th overall), there's an obvious need for some leadership and guidance for the Saints' quarterback room.

Jonathan Jones believes Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett could be a trade target

NFL insider for CBS Sports Jonathan Jones spoke on the new situation for the Saints and weighed-in on some possible options for them moving forward.

"Kenny Pickett played with the [Super Bowl champion] Philadelphia Eagles last year. Who was with the Eagles last year as offensive coordinator? Kellen Moore."

"The Cleveland Browns have 4-5 quarterbacks... Joe Flacco or Kenny Pickett is going to get dealt at some point," Jones mentioned on Saturday morning.

It's very interesting to note that Pickett already has chemistry with the Saints' head coach, especially after Pickett served as the backup quarterback for the Eagles while Kellen Moore helped lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl.

If this move were to happen, Pickett would be joining his fourth team in just two years – having already spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, and now the Cleveland Browns – before potentially landing on a quarterback-need team like the Saints. 

Pickett has 4,764 passing yards, 20 total touchdowns and 14 interceptions in 30 games played in his career.