The Saints are expected to be over the cap when free agency starts in the next two weeks, and Carr has a large number of $51.4 attached to his name. There are some ways that they can free up some space, and one of them is restructuring Carr's deal. Loomis knows that their cap space is limited and Carr's number is a reason for it.

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis sees 11-year veteran quarterback Derek Carr as “a guy we can win with, and we’re excited about it.” Loomis made those comments on Wednesday to a small group of New Orleans-based reporters who traveled to Indianapolis for the NFL scouting combine.

The NFL offseason continues to serve up its usual drama and uncertainty, with salary cap constraints forcing teams into difficult personnel decisions. Amid the chaos, one situation appears to be solidifying.