{"id":851592,"date":"2025-05-27T19:12:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T00:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/27\/former-saints-head-coach-dennis-allen-shares-his-thoughts-on-derek-carrs-retirement\/"},"modified":"2025-05-27T19:12:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T00:12:42","slug":"former-saints-head-coach-dennis-allen-shares-his-thoughts-on-derek-carrs-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/27\/former-saints-head-coach-dennis-allen-shares-his-thoughts-on-derek-carrs-retirement\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Saints head coach Dennis Allen shares his thoughts on Derek Carr\u2019s retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On Saturday, the shocking news came out that New Orleans Saints<\/a> quarterback Derek Carr was retiring after 11 seasons in the NFL, 2 of which were spent in New Orleans. Former Saints head coach Dennis Allen who is now the defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears<\/a> was asked his thoughts on Carr\u2019s decision during a press conference after Bears minicamp.<\/p>\n

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Dennis Allen gives love to Derek Carr just hours after news broke of Carr’s retirement.<\/p>\n

Allen was Carr’s HC both in New Orleans and Oakland pic.twitter.com\/kV86wFa8M7<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2014 Bears on CHSN (@CHSN_Bears) May 10, 2025<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Allen said of Carr, \u201cMy experience with him was outstanding. I mean, what a great individual. I was there when we drafted him in Oakland, had a chance to coach him again as he matured there in New Orleans. I love Derek Carr. I haven\u2019t spoken to him. I just saw that right before we walked onto the practice field today, but he did a lot of good things, and he was always somebody that was pleasant to be around in the building.\u201d<\/p>\n

Allen and Carr\u2019s relationship first dates back to 2014, when Carr was drafted by the then Oakland Raiders in the 2nd round of the NFL Draft<\/a>. In 2023, they reunited in New Orleans when Allen became the Saints head coach and Carr was signed to a 4-year deal. <\/p>\n

Last season, Carr suffered an oblique injury in Week 5 and in Week 14, he sustained a fractured hand and a concussion as well as the shoulder injury which has now ultimately led to his decision to retire. Following a 7-game losing streak, Allen was let go by the Saints on November 4, 2024. On January 27, 2025, it was announced that Allen would the Bears new defensive coordinator. <\/p>\n

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