Former New Orleans Saints HC Dennis Allen shared his reaction to Derek Carr's retirement when speaking with Chicago Bears reporters over the weekend.

With Carr moving on to a life after football, the Saints have rookie Tyler Shough, second-year QB Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener headed toward a QB competition. That list of options, however, is missing a veteran signal caller, who could prove of significant value to New Orleans -- even if that player doesn't end up starting Week 1.

The New Orleans Saints say veteran quarterback Derek Carr has decided to retire because of a labral tear in his right shoulder and “significant degenerative changes” to his rotator cuff.