Bleacher Report's Moe Moton took every team's quarterback situation and evaluated where it fell on the panic meter on a scale from 1 to 10. The higher the number, the more concerned a team should be.
Moton was careful to contextualize the quarterback scenario by also evaluating what surrounds him. The criteria takes, "the quality of the starter, depth and variables that can directly impact the player's performance such as coaching, pass protection and the playmakers around him," into account.
Moton isn't all the way out on Derek Carr, so the New Orleans Saints aren't that high on the panic meter. The Saints find themselves at a four, far from the panic level of most fans with their eyes on 2026.
First off, Moton still thinks Carr can save his job this season. That mindset would bring down the panic if only because an answer could still be on the team. Then from an on-field standpoint, Moton compares Carr to Kirk Cousins. Both are "good enough to keep their teams competitive, but you have to question if they're the long-term answer in big moments."
Even if Carr were to save his job, it's not a long-term confidence builder. Having a quarterback you can get by with isn't favorable, but it could be much worse. You desire an upgrade, but understand you can survive with what you have. Through that lens, a four is a reasonable grade. Add in the idea that the Saints are going to have to start over at quarterback next year, though, and the panic level raises a few metrics.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: B/R doesn't think the Saints should be panicking at quarterback
