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Leaving Las Vegas: Derek Carr is headed to the New Orleans Saints

psheppard March 6th

Leaving Las Vegas: Derek Carr is headed to the New Orleans Saints.  The first domino to fall in the NFL free agency quarterback race has happened.  ESPN’s Dianna Russini reported it first earlier today.

The Deal

New Orleans Saints have signed Derek Carr, a former Pro Bowl quarterback, to a very lucrative contract. It includes $100 million in total guarantees.

Additionally, the fact that Carr structured his deal to accommodate the Saints’ cap situation shows that he is willing to work with the team to help them build a competitive roster.

Finally, the $60 million at signing is a substantial amount of money that Carr would receive immediately upon signing the contract.

The Saints, along with the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers, were interested in pursuing Derek Carr after the Raiders allowed him to talk to other teams to facilitate a trade.

What Happens to Jameis Winston?

The Saints could save $4.4 million against the salary cap by releasing Winston. But they would also have to take on $11.2 million in dead money. That’s the remaining portion of his signing bonus that has not yet been accounted for.

Alternatively, if the Saints wait until after June 1 to release Winston, they could save $12.8 million against the salary cap. But they would not receive any savings until then.

This strategy would allow the team to spread out the dead money over two seasons. That’s something that could make it easier for them to manage their cap situation in the short term.

However, it would also mean that the team would have to carry Winston’s contract until then, which could limit their ability to sign other free agents or make trades in the meantime.

Jameis Winston suffered multiple injuries at the beginning of this season, which caused him to miss some games and lose his starting job which he never regained.

What now for the Jets, Carolina and Raiders?

The Jets better damn well hope they land Rodgers are at the very least Jimmy G. otherwise, their fanbase is going to want heads to roll.  Carolina and the Raiders are also reportedly in pursuit of the two aforementioned quarterbacks.

Stay tuned to Shemon and Sheppard 2-6pm today as we discuss this and a whole lot more!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHAQ

Happy birthday Shaq . Shaq was born on this day in 1972 so today we will do Shaq trivia on the Shemon and Sheppard Show. Each day we test Pete with Trivia on Wiki-Pete-ia.  Tune it at 4:45 ish while we play on ESPN Southwest Florida.  Be caller number nine at 239-337-3776 or 239-337-ESPN and win prizes by competing.  Mind you, Pete is full of useless information. But we will reward your efforts, win or loose! However, if you are not fortunate enough to be lucky caller number nine, then you may amaze your friends with our list of questions and answers below!

Shaquille O’Neal was won of the most dominant big men in college and NBA history. His 7-1 frame could not be denied. In addition to his size, he was one of the most popular basketball players of all time and parlayed his personality into a long TV career on Inside the NBA. Shaq has also appeared in numerous movies, like Blue Chips, Kazaam, and He Got Game, just to name a few.

He also won three NBA championships alongside Kobe Bryant with the Lakers and another with the Miami Heat. He had a long and storied career to let’s test your memory. Happy birthday Shaq . It’s Shaq trivia on Wiki-Pete-ia on the Shemon and Sheppard Show on ESPN Southwest Florida.

  • 1. WHERE DID SHAQ PLAY IN COLLEGE?

  • A: LSU

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  • 2. WHERE WAS SHAQ BORN?

  • A: NEWARK, NJ

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  • 3. HOW MANY NBA TITLES DID SHAQ EARN?

  • A: 4

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  • 4. SPELL SHAQUILLE

  • A: SHAQUILLE

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  • 5. SHAQ ONCE SCORED 61 POINTS ON HIS BIRTHDAY AGAINST WHO IN 2000?

  • A: CLIPPERS

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  • 6. HIS SHOE SIZE?

  • A: 22 EEE

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  • 7. SHAQ WENT NUMBER ONE IN THE 1992 NBA DRAFT. WHAT BIG MAN FOLLOWED HIM AT NUMBER TWO?

  • A: ALONZO MOURNING

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  • 8. NAME THE 6 NBA TEAMS SHAQ PLAYED FOR?

  • A: MAGIC, LAKERS, HEAT, SUNS, CAVS, CELTICS

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  • 9. THE LAKERS AND HEAT RETIRED HIS NUMBERS. WHAT WERE THEY?

  • A: LAKERS 34, HEAT 32

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  • 10. WHO WAS SHAQ'S LAST COLLEGE GAME AGAINST?

  • A: INDIANA. LOST 89-79 IN SECOND ROUND OF NCAA TOURNAMENT. ALTHOUGH SHAQ HAD 36 POINTS, 12 REBOUNDS, 5 BLOCKS AND 2 STEALS.

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