The New Orleans Saints introduced Derek Carr as their new franchise quarterback on Saturday, fielding questions from a room full of local media after Carr officially put pen to paper on his four-year deal with the black and gold. Carr’s family was in attendance as were Saints executives such as general manager Mickey Loomis, vice president of football administration Khai Harley, head coach Dennis Allen and team owner Gayle Benson.
Here’s a quick look at the best quotes and photos from Carr’s introduction as the starting quarterback for New Orleans. You can find the full video of the press conference at this link.
March 11, 2023; Metairie, LA, USA; A general view of the room before New Orleans Saints running back Derek Carr (4) was announced to the media at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
March 11, 2023; Metairie, LA, USA; A general view of the room before New Orleans Saints running back Derek Carr (4) was announced to the media at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
March 11, 2023; Metairie, LA, USA; A general view of the room before New Orleans Saints running back Derek Carr (4) was announced to the media at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – MARCH 11: Quarterback Derek Carr of the New Orleans Saints talks to the media after signing a four-year contract with the Saints at the New Orleans Saints Indoor Practice Facility on March 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo: Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – MARCH 11: Quarterback Derek Carr of the New Orleans Saints talks to the media after signing a four-year contract with the Saints at the New Orleans Saints Indoor Practice Facility on March 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo: Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – MARCH 11: Quarterback Derek Carr of the New Orleans Saints talks to the media after signing a four-year contract with the Saints at the New Orleans Saints Indoor Practice Facility on March 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo: Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
March 11, 2023; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis looks out at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
March 11, 2023; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis laughs at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
March 11, 2023; Metairie, LA, USA; Heather Carr, wife of Derek Carr (not pictured), with son Dallas Carr and daughter Brooklyn Carr and son Deakon Carr and son Deker Carr at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
March 11, 2023; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen and general manager Mickey Loomis and Derek Carrs agent Tim Younger of Younger & Associates and Derek Carr’s wife Heather Carr with son Dallas Carr and daughter Brooklyn Carr and son Deakon Carr and son Deker Carr at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
March 11, 2023; Metairie, LA, USA; A close-up of the New Orleans Saints helmet at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – MARCH 11: (L-R) Heather Carr, Brooklyn Carr, Dallas Carr, Derek Carr of the New Orleans Saints are seen after Carr signed a four-year contract with the Saints at the New Orleans Saints Indoor Practice Facility on March 11. 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo: Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
March 11, 2023; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr with wife Heather Carr, daughter Brooklyn Carr and sons Dallas Carr, Deakon Carr and Deker Carr at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – MARCH 11: (L-R) New Orleans Saints owner Brooklyn Carr, Heather Carr, Gayle Benson, Derek Carr of the New Orleans Saints, Dallas Carr, Deakon Carr and Deker Carr pose for a picture after Carr signed a four-year contract with the Saints at the New Orleans Saints Indoor Practice Facility on March 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo: Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
March 11, 2023; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) speaks at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
March 11, 2023; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen speaks at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
March 11, 2023; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) speaks at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
March 11, 2023; Metairie, LA, USA; Detailed view of the Ochsner Sports Performance Center Administration Building at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
March 11, 2023; Metairie, LA, USA; A close-up of the New Orleans Saints helmet at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports