Saints' Derek Carr fires back at ex-NFL star's harsh criticism: 'It's unfortunate'

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr fired back at criticism levied at him by former star wide receiver Michael Thomas during Sunday’s loss to the Carolina Panthers.

Thomas, who played for the Saints during his career, scrutinized Carr after wide receiver Chris Olave was injured following an overthrown pass. Thomas called Carr all types of names on his social media platform. Carr responded in the postgame press conference.

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr, #4, reacts after their loss against the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

"I've had so many teammates over the years, and he's like the one dude that didn't get along with me," Carr said, via ESPN. "And I don't know what I did to him. I don't know why he feels that way. I'm sorry for whatever he's dealing with to make him feel like he's got to do that. I don't know. But he's never called me during any of this. My phone number has never changed. I've in fact called him on different occasions. Just to try. 

"And sometimes you can try as hard as you want, and it just doesn't work out. And that's OK, so I don't know why he feels any type of way. I didn't see it. I won't see it. Because I always ignore everything, good and bad. I try to ignore everything. It's unfortunate. Especially coming from a player like that. But I wish him the best. I hope he gets on a team and does what he wants to do and loves it.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr, #4, is sacked by Carolina Panthers linebacker Charles Harris, #40, during the second