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Jon Gruden and Derek Carr shockingly reunite in New Orleans
For the first time since 2021, former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden has resurfaced with an NFL franchise. It may not be in an official capacity at this point, but Gruden — according to multiple reports — was directly working with the New Orleans Saints and their new quarterback, his old pal Derek […] Jon Gruden and Derek Carr shockingly reunite in New Orleans - NFL Spin Zone - NFL Spin Zone - NFL news, rumors, analysis, opinions, stats, mock drafts, scores, and GIFs.
FOX Sports May 26, 2023
Report: Jon Gruden present for QB Derek Carr's early work with Saints
Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden was among a handful of invited guests who observed Saints voluntary offseason practices this week.
ClutchPoints May 26, 2023
Saints’ Derek Carr, ex-Raiders coach Jon Gruden reunite at OTAs
As Derek Carr begins his tenure with the New Orleans Saints, he is looking to move on from his past with the Las Vegas Raiders. However, even with the Saints, Carr is still receiving help from an unlikely former Raiders source. Jon Gruden has been working with Carr at Saints OTAs, via Jeff Duncan of […] The post Saints’ Derek Carr, ex-Raiders coach Jon Gruden reunite at OTAs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Silver And Black Pride May 26, 2023
Jon Gruden and Derek Carr reunite in the Big Easy
Jon Gruden and and Derek Carr in 2021 | Photo by Ethan Miller/ Former Raiders’ coach helps Carr’s transition in New Orleans Jon Gruden returned to the NFL in an informal manner this week and it was a reunion with one of his former Las Vegas Raiders’ players. According to Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen (like Gruden, a former Raiders’ head coach) had Gruden at the team’s OTA sessions this week to help work Derek Carr into the Saints offense. The Raiders released Carr this offense and he signed to be New...
ClutchPoints May 23, 2023
‘Miraculous’: Saints’ Derek Carr reacts to Foster Moreau practicing two months after cancer diagnosis
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr was thrilled to see tight end Foster Moreau on the practice field Tuesday. Just two months after being diagnosed with cancer, Moreau is participating in Saints OTAs, catching passes from Derek Carr. “I don’t want to undersell what that man just walked through, you know? That’s pretty scary news […] The post ‘Miraculous’: Saints’ Derek Carr reacts to Foster Moreau practicing two months after cancer diagnosis appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints May 20, 2023
Raiders boost Jimmy Garoppolo protection with ex-Bills, Jets OL
The Las Vegas Raiders offense will look very different in the upcoming 2023 season, with the biggest change of them all coming at the quarterback position. After moving on from longtime starter Derek Carr, Jimmy Garoppolo was signed early on in free agency to come in and take the reins of the Raiders offense moving […] The post Raiders boost Jimmy Garoppolo protection with ex-Bills, Jets OL appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Silver And Black Pride May 10, 2023
Great news: Foster Moreau signs with Saints and is expected to play this season
Foster Moreau, Derek Carr | Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Tight end is battling cancer and goes home to sign with his hometown team It’s not often when fans of the team that a talented player is leaving are happy to see him sign, but in the case of Foster Moreau, all bets are off. In one of the feel-good stories of the NFL this year, the the former Las Vegas Raiders’ backup tight end is signing with his hometown New Orleans Saints. Moreau, of course, is reuniting with his Raiders’ quarterback Derek Carr in the Big Easy. Carr signed with the Saints to be...
Silver And Black Pride May 10, 2023
Silver Minings: Interesting pass rate numbers
Jimmy Garoppolo | Photo by Ethan Miller/ New quarterback, new trends? It will be fascinating to see if Las Vegas Raiders head coach (and play caller) Josh McDaniels will play situational downs the same with new starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo than he did with former starter Derek Carr. Of course, Garoppolo has a history with McDaniels and that’s important to the coach. After all, the primary reason why Carr (now the starter of the New Orleans Saints) is gone and Garoppolo was signed in free agency is because McDaniels is more comfortable with that setup. So,...
Silver And Black Pride May 5, 2023
Raiders Draft 2023: Aidan O’Connell’s skill set fits McDaniels offense
Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Quarterback is a system fit but has to make better decisions When the Las Vegas Raiders moved on from Derek Carr, it began a new era. The team had to find a new signal caller to lead the offense that fits McDaniels vision. Dave Ziegler went to work signing former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. The Patriots drafted him, and he knows how the offense should be executed. While it will be an adjustment from the west coast offense, he should hit the ground running on day one. Garoppolo's issue throughout the years...
