New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has been criticized for his on-field outbursts and communication issues with teammates. Carr's frustration has been evident in recent games, with some questioning his leadership. Wide receiver Michael Thomas commented on the communication problems, suggesting they are at the heart of the issue. Carr has acknowledged his need to control his emotions and improve his sideline demeanor. Some have pointed out a potential double standard in how Carr's outbursts are perceived compared to white players. The Saints are hopeful that candid conversations with Chris Olave and others will help revive the offense.
Airing it out: Derek Carr is optimistic Saints are on the same page after a week full of candid conversations with Chris Olave and others about how they can revive the offense ✍️: https://t.co/jHaflCrWXY https://t.co/jHaflCrWXY
Saints QB Derek Carr spoke at length on Wednesday about his interactions with teammates during Thursday's loss to the Jaguars. It's still not clear he understands why and how it was all a problem. https://t.co/0H0s5Q3oPR
New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr has admittedly shown "a little bit too much" emotion recently during games. These fits would be viewed differently if he were Black, writes columnist @mikefreemanNFL ⤵ 🔗: https://t.co/oWmdqWIbeh https://t.co/lDETk9lhm5
Saints quarterback Derek Carr's outbursts shows double standard for Black players https://t.co/zdLYbmMQXO
Wrote this a few weeks ago. Still applies today... COLUMN: The Saints Offense Won't Improve Until Derek Carr Does... https://t.co/XXho76Aakz
New All-22 on @TheNFLWire: We all remember Derek Carr's loud deep incompletion to Chris Olave against the Jaguars last Thursday. Based on receiver Michael Thomas' analysis, Carr should never have thrown to Olave in the first place. Here's what happened. https://t.co/sbecL3BUNY https://t.co/3KovMknSSO
Much has been said lately about the communication between Derek Carr and his teammates. Saints WR Michael Thomas had a very telling quote that perhaps gets to the heart of the issue. https://t.co/KOpTET17an
"And then there's Derek Carr, who apparently was blaming everybody not named Derek Carr." — @ColinCowherd on Trevor Lawrence and Jaguars' win over Saints https://t.co/VJCcOI4HUV
The 3rd down go between Carr and Olave Saints offense has a lot to clean up and figure out on offense. https://t.co/GbH8gtoJBP
Derek Carr is not living up to what I thought.” @keyshawn reacts to Saints loss to Jags https://t.co/6LYhTocUwP
"It looks like Derek Carr is crumbling under pressure and takes out his frustration on the sideline." @RealSkipBayless on the Saints 31-24 loss to the Jags https://t.co/46RGuCLjdp
Derek Carr says he needs to "chill out" during frustrating moments with Saints: "I have been showing my emotions a little too much on my sleeve" https://t.co/sETQvlq2uf https://t.co/sPYygYWNgc
Derek Carr says he needs to tone down the sideline antics. (via @Saints) https://t.co/HEmcpi7UQS
Derek Carr FLIPPED OUT on Chris Olave over a terrible pass he threw. This is a prime example of horrible leadership. How is it Chris Olave's fault Derek Carr isn't accurate? WATCH: https://t.co/Ooq9U6poT4 https://t.co/AVru27Nvaj
Saints QB Derek Carr on outbursts during loss to Jaguars: "I have got to kind of chill out" https://t.co/sETQvlqAjN https://t.co/LqJ4RWoLEa