The New Orleans Saints officially introduced new quarterback Derek Carr on Saturday. The Saints and Carr agreed to terms on a new deal after the Las Vegas Raiders released their 2014 draftee. But now, nobody can stop talking about an absurd promise he just made.
Carr told reporters, “I can’t promise wins, but I promise you a great effort,” as Saints News lead writer John Hendrix tweeted.
Derek Carr: "I can't promise wins, but I promise you a great effort."
— John Hendrix (@JohnJHendrix) March 11, 2023
Granted, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with being realistic. The Saints are in an interesting spot in the NFC South. It’s a wide-open division now that Tom Brady retired from the NFL. With Carr aboard, with the Atlanta Falcons looking lowly, and the Carolina Panthers likely starting a rookie QB, the Saints may have an edge with Carr aboard.
But it’s not enough for some fans as Derek Carr may soon realize.
It did not stop others from joking and roasting the promise made by Carr. There was plenty of it going on after Hendrix tweeted the quote.
LMFAOOOOOO https://t.co/s1N5JrJY11 pic.twitter.com/OIKolq1u2h
— 𝕮𝖍𝖗𝖎𝖘 (@yaboichris_og) March 11, 2023
Can he promise he’ll have FUN, though??? https://t.co/dCRpi2yxCb pic.twitter.com/QTmi9oJxYb
— “Three-Peat” Fan (@nflandhotdfan) March 11, 2023
Man, I would be so sick right now 🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴 https://t.co/dake809YpR
— Panthers Culture 🥷🏽🔺 (@PanthersCulture) March 11, 2023
I don’t believe you. There is no way this man said this after signing a $150M contract https://t.co/s0d6XVRK5V
— Dave (@DaveMuzzle) March 11, 2023
Derek Carr sound like Ralph Tresvant in “Sensitivity” https://t.co/wb2A3BKHXu
— Unmistakable Latin Flavor (@PBSImpulse9) March 11, 2023
We’ve seen his record in Vegas. If there’s on thing he can’t promise, it’s a win. https://t.co/nBPgPQbKBF
— Mike 🏌🏻🚴♂️ (@NYRfan46) March 11, 2023
150 million dollar man https://t.co/aLtrTD9OKL
— You Serious Clark? (@_ChefDon_) March 11, 2023
Jets fans wanted to throw the bag at this person https://t.co/A3S1vUDddU
— Jordan (@JPens4Real21) March 11, 2023
Hahahahahahahahahahaha https://t.co/k4DDb1AcFD
— Eddie Gonzalez (@bansky) March 11, 2023
One of Carr’s new teammates tried to swoop in and take the heat off him. Star defensive lineman Cameron Jordan tweeted, “Lemme finish it for him… But he’s coming in Wit the mindset to WIN every rep, every opportunity.”
Lemme finish it for him… But he’s coming in With the mindset to WIN every rep, every opportunity. https://t.co/oGoKjXtBZL pic.twitter.com/eytwN9zRID
— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) March 11, 2023
Unfortunately, once that avalanche rang off, there was nothing anyone could do to stop it, much to Jordan and Carr’s dismay.