| Good morning, and welcome to the Saints Insider newsletter for Wednesday, March 8, 2023. The Saints accomplished their main objective this offseason by agreeing to terms with veteran free agent quarterback Derek Carr. So what's next on the docket for team officials? Beat reporter Luke Johnson looks at the offseason to-do list for the team's brain trust as free agency looms next week. --Michael Thomas' career with the Saints hangs in the balance. The star receiver's tenure grows more precarious by the day and team officials are divided on whether he'll return to New Orleans next season. My column on Thomas' big decision and its implications on the 2023 season. --Speaking of Carr, the Saints paying him a lot of money. It is not every day that $150 million can be called a “bargain,” but the description might fit Carr's compensation in today's NFL. Luke Johnson explains. --And finally, one day after the Saints added Carr to the roster, they signed a new defensive back to their secondary, beat reporter Terrin Waack reports. Be sure to keep up with all the latest news and analysis on the NOLA.com Saints page. And as always, thanks for your loyal readership. That's it for today. Until next time, Jeff Duncan . . . P.S. Want in on the fun? Answer our NOLA.com poll question: With Derek Carr at quarterback for the Saints, will the team win a playoff game in 2023? | 
