HE DESERVES IT: New Orleans saints owner in shock as the head coach Kellen Moore Announce Major decision on the QB Spencer Rattler as..

In a surprising turn of events, New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson is reportedly in shock following head coach Kellen Moore’s recent announcement regarding the team’s quarterback situation. Moore, who was officially appointed as the Saints’ head coach earlier this week, has been evaluating the roster, with a particular focus on the quarterback position.

During his introductory press conference, Moore expressed admiration for veteran quarterback Derek Carr but remained non-committal about Carr’s future with the team. He emphasized the importance of assessing all players to determine the best path forward for the franchise. This evaluation comes amid the Saints’ challenging salary cap situation, as they are currently $54.1 million over the cap.

Moore’s comments have led to speculation about the potential elevation of rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler to a more prominent role. Rattler, selected by the Saints in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, appeared in seven games last season, starting six. He completed 57% of his passes for 1,317 yards, with four touchdowns and five interceptions, also contributing 146 rushing yards.

Despite Rattler’s mixed performance, sources within the Saints organization have expressed strong support for the young quarterback. According to ESPN’s Matt Miller, the front office “loves” Rattler and sees significant potential in his development.

The Saints’ precarious salary cap situation further complicates the decision-making process. Derek Carr’s substantial contract poses financial challenges, and releasing him would result in significant dead money charges over the next two years. Carr has indicated a willingness to restructure his contract but is unwilling to take a pay cut.

Given these factors, Moore’s decision regarding the starting quarterback position is critical. Elevating Rattler could provide the team with financial flexibility and align with Moore’s vision for a dynamic offense. However, relying on a relatively inexperienced quarterback carries inherent risks.

Owner Gayle Benson, who has been a steadfast supporter of the team’s leadership, is reportedly taken aback by the potential shift at the quarterback position. Benson has previously expressed confidence in Moore’s ability to lead the team through its current challenges, stating, “We are committed to building a successful future under Kellen’s leadership.”

As the Saints navigate this pivotal offseason, the quarterback decision will be a focal point. Moore’s choice will not only impact the team’s performance on the field but also signal the strategic direction of the franchise under his leadership.

The coming weeks will be crucial as the Saints’ leadership deliberates on the best course of action, balancing financial constraints, player potential, and the overarching goal of returning to play

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“He continue to be a really important piece.” New Orleans Saints HC Kellen Moore praises Alvin Kamara and aim to build his team around him following..…….

After watching Kellen Moore’s Philadelphia Eagles offense help Saquon Barkley achieve the best season of his career, there should be excitement for what Moore can do with Alvin Kamara on the New Orleans Saints.

Moore had high praise for Kamara in his introductory press conference: “A lot of people for a long time have been looking for how can we find an Alvin on our football team.”

One thing that dropped for Barkley last year was his output as a receiver. Excluding the season he only played two games, Barkley saw his lowest number of targets, receptions and receiving yards. On the other hand, Barkley tied his career-high in yards per reception. When the ball was thrown his way he made bigger plays.

Quality over quantity in the passing game is easy to say when Barkley also ran for 2,000 yards. It’ll be interesting to see what approach Moore takes with Kamara, who hasn’t been as big a factor in designed receptions and work from the slot later in his career as when he first turned pro.

Moore added that Kamara has “been an important piece. It’ll continue to be a really important piece.” Historically, he’s been at his best as a dual-threat runner and weapon in the passing game. That’s the reason teams were looking to find his prototype for so many years.

Moore has stressed how important being versatile will be in his system, so he’ll play to Kamara’s strengths. These next few years will define Kamara’s legacy in the NFL. It’s good to see he has a talented coach drawing up plays for him.

Saint Owner Gayle Benson sends shocking message supporting new head coach Kellen Moore

The New Orleans Saints introduced Kellen Moore as their new head coach on Thursday, and it was team owner Gayle Benson who took the podium first. Benson thanked general manager Mickey Loomis and his team for leading a comprehensive search that identified Moore as the right fit for the job, and she pledged to give Moore her full support.

“Kellen, you have my full commitment to doing whatever it takes to deliver another Lombardi Trophy to our city,” Benson said.

Not every team enjoys that financial support. Joe Burrow has to petition Cincinnati Bengals ownership every offseason to invest in their roster and retain talent. We can agree or disagree that the constant restructures are a good strategy or not, but few owners are willing to cut lucrative signing bonus checks every summer like Benson. She also made heavy investments in remodeling the Caesars Superdome ahead of Super Bowl LIX.

As for what appealed about Moore to Benson? She said he met the criteria they were searching for.

“When we began this coaching search, we were all aligned,” Benson said, adding that they wanted a coach who was “exceptionally bright, creative and a tremendous leader.” She added that Moore has “been a winner in every stage of his career.”

Moore enjoyed tremendous success as a college quarterback at Boise State and has steadily risen in the ranks of offensive coordinators around the NFL. Now he gets the chance to lead a team for himself at the highest level of competition.

CONFIRMED: Saints Makes First Move Of Kellen Moore Era With Former-1st-Round Pick

The New Orleans Saints already are hard at work.

New Orleans had an opening at head coach longer than any other team. The Saints were able to fill the open spot after the Super Bowl and did so by signing former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore.

Moore now is going to lead the team into the future and now the team already has made a move. The Saints reportedly are re-signing running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire to a one-year deal, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

“The Saints have re-signed former Chiefs first-round RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire to a one-year deal after a brief stint in NO to end the season,” Rapoport said.

Edwards-Helaire was drafted in the first round of the 2020 National Football League Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs and spent the first four years of his career with the team and won two Super Bowl titles. He was released by the Chiefs in 2024 and appeared in two games with the Saints.

Over that stretch, he tallied 46 rushing yards on 13 attempts to go along with three receptions for 24 yards. He’s just 25 years old and has plenty of upside.

Injuries have derailed him throughout his career so far but a running back room featuring him and Alvin Kamara is dynamic. This is a low-risk move with plenty of upside. We’ll see how it turns out in 2025, but it doesn’t seem like it’s negative in any way.

“He had a great journey but……New Orleans Saints HC Kellen Moore Unbelievable Response About Derek Carr’s Future As Saints QB

During his first presser as the new head coach of the New Orleans Saints, Kellen Moore was essentially noncommittal about the future of current team quarterback Derek Carr.

Asked whether he views the 33-year-old as a Week 1 starter, Moore sidestepped a definitive answer while noting he is “really excited to team up with [Carr] and go through this process.”

“Yeah, Derek’s a tremendous quarterback in this league. I have so much respect for him, the journey that he’s been on,” Moore said. “He’s a starter in this league, he’s a premiere player in this league. He’s had a great journey. … Really excited to team up with him and go through this process. Just like another player on this roster, I just got here a few days ago and I’m excited to go through this journey with all of them.”

Moore would later repeat a similar answer when asked whether he views the team’s quarterback situation as one where a decision is necessary or one where a decision has already been made (i.e. that Carr will fill the position).

“I view it as Derek Carr is a tremendous starting quarterback in this league,” he responded. “We’re fortunate to have him and we’re excited to go through this process, as we build this roster together,” Moore told reporters, praising Carr but not exactly committing to a role for the quarterback.

Soon after that, the 36-year-old coach was then asked again to describe “the process” he was referring to, but he once more reiterated that he had only just arrived and didn’t get into any specifics.

Of course, you could interpret the line about feeling excited to team up with Carr as a sign of plans to keep the QB. But Saints reporter Nick Underhill described the back and forth as Moore being “pressed” to elaborate on these plans and said the coach “would not make a commitment either way.” Unsurprising for a first presser, but potentially a harbinger of what’s to come.

As it stands, Carr represents a huge question for the Saints from a cap-hit perspective. The team is already nearly $60 million over the cap this offseason, and Carr is slated to take up $51.4 million on next year’s payroll. As a solution, the team could restructure his deal, trade him (though he has a no-trade clause), or release him—but sounds like the front office isn’t sure yet or isn’t ready to announce their plans either way.