When quarterback Derek Carr starts learning a new offense new orleans saintshe has some of his old team — the Las Vegas Raiders — with him
NOLA.com reported Friday that former Raiders coach Jon Gruden had a relationship with the saintto assist Karl and the offensive coaching staff
A second-round pick by the Raiders in 2014, Carr spent his career with the Silver and Black until he was released after the 2022 season.He signed a four-year, $150 million contract with the team saint March
With the Raiders, Carr ran the West Coast offense during Gruden’s tenure as head coach from the 2018 season through the first five games of the 2021 season.the offense is related to saint use
this saintThe West Coast offense was an offshoot that former head coach Sean Payton used during his 15 seasons as head coach.It originated with Gruden: Payton and Gruden coached the Philadelphia Eagles together in 1997, Gruden as the offensive coordinator and Payton as the quarterbacks coach
and saint Carl was signed because he was familiar with the plan
“He’s a perfect fit for us,” saint According to NOLA.com, offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael spoke of Carr. “We’ll cater to what he likes, as long as it suits our personnel. Most of the things we’ve done (in New Orleans) he’s had some in his career. There’s a lot of similarities.
To continue migrating from Las Vegas, saint Also signed two former Raiders players in free agency — wide receiver Brian Edwards and tight end Foster Morrow
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