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GLENDALE, AZ - AUGUST 12: Quarterback Derek Carr #four of the Oakland Raiders walks out onto the sphere earlier than the NFL recreation towards the Arizona Cardinals on the College of Phoenix Stadium on August 12, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photograph by Christian Petersen/Getty Photos)
This offseason, the Las Vegas Raiders had plenty of possibilities to make a serious change at quarterback. It was closely rumored that the staff might goal the likes of Tom Brady or one other veteran, however in the long run, all of the staff did was add Marcus Mariota in a backup function. Whereas some will recommend Mariota was introduced on to take over Derek Carr’s job in some unspecified time in the future, that doesn’t appear all that probably.
Carr has stayed fairly quiet in regards to the current chatter, however he not too long ago had an opportunity to speak in regards to the staff bringing in Mariota and had some massive reward for his new backup.
“We’ve talked already,” Carr mentioned on the Bussin’ With The Boys podcast. “He's by far one of many coolest, nicest, skilled folks I’ve ever been round. I’ve obtained nothing however good issues to say about him. He’s superb.”
Having backup quarterback is undervalued within the NFL. The Raiders haven’t had one for years they usually’ve suffered for it previously. Carr understands why it’s essential to have a couple of man who can lead the offense successfully.
“I believe an important factor is to have a united quarterback room,” Carr mentioned. “I’ve at all times thought that. When you could have a robust united quarterback, we will all go lead the soccer staff. … Our depth of the offense that we all know, we've to appropriate guys, issues like that — I believe it’s solely good issues for our staff.”‘
Derek Carr Addresses Newest Quarterback Rumors
Since Jon Gruden took over because the Raiders’ head coach, Carr has needed to take heed to rumors questioning his job standing on a constant foundation. They hit an all-time excessive this offseason as many reporters made it look like a certainty that the Raiders had been planning to make a large supply to Tom Brady. It apparently by no means occurred. The staff additionally didn’t tackle quarterback early within the draft.
There have been solutions that Gruden and Carr don’t get alongside, however there’s little proof to again that up.
“What folks don’t get to see from the surface wanting in is our interplay each single day,” Carr mentioned. “That’s why out tight finish [Darren Waller] … he simply got here out and was like ‘all this discuss of a brand new quarterback is mind-boggling to me.'”
Carr improved his play in 2019 however nonetheless wasn’t in a position to return to his Professional Bowl type. If he doesn’t take it to the following stage this season, rumors will pop up as soon as once more.
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Carr Will get Fancy New Toy in Draft
One of many causes Carr wasn’t as productive final season was as a result of he didn’t have nice vast receiver choices. That ought to change in 2020 because the staff took Henry Ruggs with the 12th choose within the first spherical of the draft. His game-breaking pace ought to instantly make the Raiders offense more practical.
He’s not the all-around vast receiver that the staff might’ve used, however he’s a weapon and he’ll assist make be a distraction on the offense. He’ll even be good for some lengthy touchdowns this 12 months. Carr has an underrated arm and he ought to lastly get an opportunity to indicate it off with some deep passes.
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