Saints Minicamp Interviews: QB Derek Carr | Day 1

New Orleans Saints minicamp interview with starting quarterback Derek Carr.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr reflects on their recent Saints minicamp. He and reporters discuss the importance of communication and supporting teammates, as well as bonding through team events.  In addition, Carr touch on his love for bow fishing, the mindset needed for a successful offense, and lessons learned from the past year. 

We also learn more about Carr's childhood heroes and drive for perfection, as well as his admiration for Drew Brees and dedication to understanding the Saints' complex offensive system.

Derek Carr Interview - 2023 Saints Minicamp - Day 1

DEREK CARR: KEY POINTS TIMESTAMPS 

[00:01:57] "Dad, brothers, Favre, Manning, football heroes."

[00:05:54] Utilize all weapons. Winning matters most.

[00:08:58] QB can't throw many passes due to age.

[00:13:17] Demario Davis inspires with solid, consistent attitude.

[00:16:09] Improving as a teammate, unifying the team.

[00:19:46] LSU football, local hero, hard lessons learned.

[00:24:25] New system, lots of studying and questions.

[00:26:13] Spread thin, didn't give best effort. Lessons learned.

DEREK CARR: KEY TOPICS AT PRESS CONFERENCE

1. Improving Communication and Team Bonding

- Team's better communication during games by naming positions

- Team bonding through a team event

2. Mentality, Timing, and Aggression in Football

- Importance of timing in taking risks in play

- Emphasizing the need to be aggressive in play

- Mindset of "being a surgeon" to pick apart defense

3. Key Facts about Demario and Past Experiences

- Demario's solid and inspiring personality

- A softball video talking about real issues

- The speaker's bow fishing experience

- The speaker's age and reduced passing but still playing

4. Success and Importance of Teamwork

- Importance of everyone pushing in the same direction

- Football is a team game that needs love, respect, and support

- The speaker's efforts to get to know teammates better

5. Heroic Figures and Football

- Personal heroes such as his father, brothers, and football players like Farve, Manning, and Rodgers

- Studying Drew Brees to improve as a quarterback

6. Understanding the Raiders System

- The complexity of the Raiders' system

- Mental sharpness and understanding required to play in the system

- Asking a lot of questions to ensure complete understanding