Big mistake? Saints' fans bring up Shedeur Sanders miss after Derek Carr's big announcement

Shedeur Sanders' draft drop saga has NFL fans confused, even weeks after the 2025 Draft

Published on: May 10, 2025, 21:32:54 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Shedeur Sanders' draft drop saga has NFL fans confused, even weeks after the 2025 Draft. On Saturday, after Derek Carr announced his retirement, New Orleans Saints fans reminded the management that passing on Sanders is a massive ‘blunder’, a ‘mistake' that has sent the franchise 'back 10 years'.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders walks off the field after the NFL football team's rookie minicamp (AP)

Carr, 34, was nursing a shoulder injury, leaving his 2025 season in jeopardy. He announced his retirement, thanking teammates, coaches, and the fans for 11 years in the NFL.

“Upon reflection of prayer, and in discussion with Heather, I've decided to retire from the National Football League. For more than 11 years, we have been incredibly blessed, and we are forever grateful and humbled by this experience. It's difficult to find the right words to express our thanks to all the teammates, coaches, management, ownership, team officials, and especially the fans who made this journey so special. Your unwavering support has meant the world to us,” Carr said.

With Carr gone, the Saints are expected to push rookie quarterback Tyler Shough to a starting position. The former Louisville Cardinals star was picked in the second round of the draft. New Orleans had passed top prospect Sanders for Shough, sparking debate.

And as Derek Carr retires, fans reminded the Saints that they shouldn't have passed on Sanders.

“Not gonna lie the Saints just set their franchise back 10 years, not taking Shedur Sanders,” one person wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“New Orleans Saints are going to go down with an all-time fumble for drafting Tyler Shough over Shedeur Sanders,” another fan added.

“I have a feeling Dillon Gabriel or Shedeur Sanders are about to get a phone call telling them to pack their trash and get on a plane,” a third one tweeted.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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