3-Pete? Saints OC Pete Carmichael talks about his future

Happy Friday and welcome to the Saints Insider newsletter for January 5.

We are two days away from the Saints' regular season finale against the Atlanta Falcons. The outcome of that game, plus the outcome of a few more games around the league, will determine if the Saints reach the playoffs.

Here’s a look at our coverage from Thursday.

Pete’s future

Offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael has been under much scrutiny the past two seasons. Does he expect to be back for a third season? Our Saints beat writer Matthew Paras asked Carmichael that question Thursday. Here’s what the long-time Saints’ assistant had to say.

Replacing AK

The regular season very well could end just like it began: with the Saints playing without Alvin Kamara. The Saints top running back missed his second straight practice Thursday after injuring his ankle against the Bucs Sunday. If Kamara can’t go, the Saints’ running game will lean heavily on Jamaal Williams and maybe Kendre Miller. Here’s a look at Williams and Miller filling Kamara’s shoes.

Carr memories

Seven seasons ago, Derek Carr made a playoff run with the Raiders. Then he broke his leg. Carr, in his weekly exclusive interview with the Times-Picayune, reflects back on what it was like to go through that ordeal.

Mike and Marshon

When Michael Thomas and Marshon Lattimore suffered injuries weeks ago, it seemed as if they wouldn’t be out long. But neither has played since. Dennis Allen talked this week about the injuries and how they lingered longer than expected.

That’s all for today. As always, check out nola.com throughout the day for more updates. And since it’s Friday, that means we will be recording another episode of our Saints Insider podcast. Make sure to check it out at our Youtube page, or find it wherever you get your podcasts.

Have a great weekend!

Rod Walker