How Will Saints Offense Operate Without Derek Carr?

Though Derek Carr isn't a highly valued fantasy commodity, his retirement changes the dynamic of the New Orleans Saints offense.

New Orleans will have an open quarterback battle , with rookie second-rounder Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener in competition for the starting job. Because of the uncertainty at the position, the Saints receivers have lost some appeal.

Nonetheless, head coach Kellen Moore's track record suggests the running backs could be in line for a highly productive year. As a play-caller, his rushing offenses have ranked ninth or better in three of the last four seasons.

Moore had proven quarterbacks in Philadelphia and Dallas while he leaned on the ground game, but the Saints' rushing attack may be the strength of the offense as one of the young signal-callers gains experience under center.

Five-time Pro Bowler Alvin Kamara will likely handle a heavy workload, though Moore told reporters he's evaluating third-year running back Kendre Miller on a "blank slate."

The Saints also selected Devin Neal in the sixth round of the draft. He has a three-down skill set with 77 receptions for 771 yards and four touchdowns in addition to 4,343 yards and 49 touchdowns on the ground.

The Saints may play from behind in several matchups, which will force them to throw late in games. But if the offensive line can win at the line of scrimmage, Kamara, Miller and even Neal could rack up yards on the ground and in the short passing attack.