For/Against: Pros and cons to Saints drafting Tulane QB Michael Pratt
Smart NFL analysts will say that teams should draft a quarterback every year, until they know they have one they can count on. The New Orleans Saints probably aren’t in the market for a young passer after recommitting to their contract with Derek Carr, locking in his starting role for at least the next year (and probably the next two or three seasons) with a costly restructure earlier this offseason.
Still, you never know. And Carr floundered often enough in 2023 that it’s worth questioning whether the team shouldn’t look for a better backup plan, with one eye on the future, going into the 2024 draft. Enter Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt.
Pratt has led an impressive college career, doing his part to elevate Tulane into a nationally-recognized program while breaking all sorts of school passing records. And now he’s going into the 2024 NFL draft as a favorite prospect of some scouts and coaches who will have the chance to stand on a table for him on draft day.
Should the Saints be interested? What could Pratt offer that they don’t already have? Are the costs to get him too high, given all of their team needs? Let’s break it down while weighing the pros and cons:
