Raiders bench Carr
They just signed the dude to a new contract in the Spring!
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35335730/raiders-bench-qb-derek-carr-start-jarrett-stidham-vs-49ers
"Carr, who holds virtually every passing record in franchise history, had signed a three-year, $121.5 million contract extension in the spring, but he could be cut for a $5.625 million salary-cap hit if the move is made within three days of the Super Bowl. His $32.9 million salary for next year and $7.5 million of his 2024 salary would be fully guaranteed should he be injured.
Sources told Fowler that the Raiders made this move in part to maintain Carr's health and keep their options open this offseason, including for a potential trade. The sources did note that the option for Carr to return in 2023 is still on the table."
Trying to jump as many as 5 spots in the draft is what I read.
@"JimmyinSD" said: Trying to jump as many as 5 spots in the draft is what I read.I think its a bullshit move against Carr, he hasn't played that badly other than sporadically. The Jets should see what's what with him in the offseason, might be a good fit. He's got a very good arm for outside football and the swirling winds in New Jersey. NYJ are ready to win now with a veteran QB. I think Carr would definitely benefit from a change of scenery. Not often a quality guy becomes available like this.
It's a money move and a change of scenery for Carr could be a good thing.
Yeah they want to keep him healthy so they don't have to pay him = benched. Sad how it ended there for him. I'm sure Indy or someone will come knockin'.
I do wonder who LV will look to at QB next season now though.
I think the Raiders have seen the QB market. The Wilsons, Mac Jones, Lance, Fields, even Tua now. Also the Panthers, Saints, Colts, etc., etc. A ton of teams desperate for a QB who might just send them a truck full of picks.
But I'm the Raiders, I have the be thinking about what Washington did with Kirk Cousins. Everyone thinks we'll get rid of our fully capable QB, dump salary and draft the next superstar. Idiots. How's Dwayne Haskins working out?
What a garbage move from a garbage franchise. Mark Melanoma is probably planning his next move with Sean Payton in mind.
The Raiders and Derek Carr came to a decision that he should go home and not be a distraction the last two weeks of the season.
— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) December 29, 2022
@"Vikergirl" said: https://twitter.com/VicTafur/status/1608255532707770368?t=fVURxdw7FfomUqtJk3KC1Q&s=19Riiiiight. Or....
"His $32.9 million salary for next year and $7.5 million of his 2024 salary would be fully guaranteed should he be injured."
@"StickyBun" said:@"Vikergirl" said: https://twitter.com/VicTafur/status/1608255532707770368?t=fVURxdw7FfomUqtJk3KC1Q&s=19 Riiiiight. Or...."His $32.9 million salary for next year and $7.5 million of his 2024 salary would be fully guaranteed should he be injured."
^^^^ agree Sticky. Raiders agreed they don't want Carr injured.
@"MaroonBells" said: I think the Raiders have seen the QB market. The Wilsons, Mac Jones, Lance, Fields, even Tua now. Also the Panthers, Saints, Colts, etc., etc. A ton of teams desperate for a QB who might just send them a truck full of picks.But I'm the Raiders, I have the be thinking about what Washington did with Kirk Cousins. Everyone thinks we'll get rid of our fully capable QB, dump salary and draft the next superstar. Idiots. How's Dwayne Haskins working out?
...add Malik Willis to the list...
Report: The #Titans are benching rookie Malik Willis and will start 3rd string QB Josh Dobbs tonight against the #Cowboys, per @JustinM_NFL pic.twitter.com/e78LZG2WsS
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 29, 2022
This guy has been on a milk carton.....Cleveland, I guess:
Going to be interesting to see what plays out with Davonte Adams now, who signed with the Raiders because of Carr and their friendship. Does he become disgruntled and ask to be traded?
@"supafreak84" said: Going to be interesting to see what plays out with Davonte Adams now, who signed with the Raiders because of Carr and their friendship. Does he become disgruntled and ask to be traded?Yup, you don't piss off the big money players by taking away any chance of production.
@"StickyBun" said:@"Vikergirl" said: https://twitter.com/VicTafur/status/1608255532707770368?t=fVURxdw7FfomUqtJk3KC1Q&s=19 Riiiiight. Or...."His $32.9 million salary for next year and $7.5 million of his 2024 salary would be fully guaranteed should he be injured."
Oh I know it's total bullshit, it's actually absolutely ridiculous and more of a distraction to put this out there.
I hope Carr doesn't waive his no trade clause
They have to decide on his fate like within 3 days after the SuperBowl, he’ll likely get cut Imo…
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