Quarterback Derek Carr‘s future with the Raiders has been hot and cold for quite a while now, but, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the new leadership in Las Vegas is prepared to show their commitment to the eighth-year veteran with a contract extension. 
Just before the start of February, the Raiders announced the hirings of two former New England employees. They were taking the Patriots’ offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels, to fill the role of head coach and the Patriots’ director of player personnel, Dave Ziegler, to fill the role of general manager. Both McDaniels and Ziegler had shown interest in trading for Carr during their time in New England.
Since the departures of former head coach Jon Gruden and former general manager Mike Mayock, Carr has been unsure of his future, claiming that his status could be impacted by the team’s hires. Carr’s top choice to replace Gruden was, in fact, McDaniels. The mutual support and respect is something that Carr has not had the luxury of enjoying throughout his eight years with the organization.
Joel Corry, who writes for CBS Sports on NFL contracts and salary caps, tweeted out some ideas of what an extension may look like for Carr. Back in 2017, Carr became the first player in the NFL to average $25MM per annum. Even while breaking that barrier, Carr claimed at the time that he was leaving money in the cap for deals with guard Gabe Jackson and outside linebacker Khalil Mack. Corry and Rapoport both posit that Carr has earned near-top-tier money that could make him the fourth quarterback to join the $40MM per year club, joining the likes Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Dak Prescott.
The Raiders have some time to figure out a deal with Carr, as he’s under contract through next season. They may attempt to make a show of good faith and offer an extension before the start of his contract year, or, with relations between leadership and the quarterback being much healthier, they may be able to take some time to figure out the best deal for both sides. Regardless, it is certainly an improved situation for everyone involved, and the Raiders will hope to reap the benefits.
more than anything else Vegas needs better coaching. doesn’t look like they will have a good HC for at least another few years now though.
You don’t think McDaniels can figure it out on his second go-around with a veteran QB?
He’s forgetting that his QB in Denver was Kyle Orton lol
He benched Orton after trading away Jay Cutler and then started Tebow whom he picked in the first round. McDaniels made that situation for himself.
Bottom line is Raiders need help in the outside. Not a Raiders fan … I am a Bengal fan , I have endured so many pathetic years … but teams can zone in on Waller and Renfrow because no one scares you outside.
Put a top 15 receiver and a top 35 receiver on the outside and watch out.
With Ruggs, Vegas was dangerous because the secondaries had to stay honest.
The team is doing fine with the current setup, are they not?
Agreed, that’s why I’m hoping they make big push for Davante Adams. You know what you’re getting with him instead of trying to find something in the draft that has the potential to underperform or worse yet, go to prison.
Welp. No super bowl for the raiders for awhile longer.
More losing to follow. Put a .400 winning percentage QB with a .400 winning percentage HC, and you’ve unlocked losing for the foreseeable future. Mark Davis is a buffoon. No wonder his father was embarrassed of him and didn’t let him near football ops when he was alive.
There’s no reason Carr should be worried as the Raiders are not about to hand the controls over to Mariota. Of course he had an even more secure position when the depth chart had stiffs like Kizer, Glennon and Peterman on it.
I’m hoping Mariota comes back, having him come in for a few plays here and there is a nice luxury to keep defenses honest. I don’t think he on top of anyones list for a starting job so hopefully we can keep him around.
McDaniels has a habit of rubbing people the wrong way. Wouldn’t be surprised if we soon hear that Carr wants out.
So far things seem to be in good shape as far as their relationship goes, hopefully it’s the beginning of a winning combo. I’m sure not for you based on your user name but I’m hopeful for that lol
I always get the impression that Carr gets along with everyone. He handled Gruden pretty well even though it seemed like Gruden was always questioning him as their starter.