With plenty of questions surrounding the biggest names who may or may not be on the quarterback market, other signal callers have generated buzz. One of those is Derek Carr, whose future has been thought to be in doubt given his contract status and the arrival of a new regime in Las Vegas. Not surprisingly, then, Vincent Bonsignore of The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports (via Twitter) that there could be a trade market developing for him. 
[Related: McDaniels Confirms Carr As 2022 Starter]
Specifically, Bonsignore states that “multiple teams have expressed interest” in Carr. Again, that doesn’t come as a surprise, given that he only has one year remaining on his current deal. At a cap hit under $20MM, he would be an appealing acquisition for a number of teams looking for at least a bridge QB in the short- to medium-term. However, new head coach Josh McDaniels said earlier this week there was “no doubt” Carr would remain the Raiders’ starter in 2022.
Once it had been announced that McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler were being hired, there was a reported “mutual admiration” between Carr – who will be 31 by the beginning of next season – and the new men in charge. He set a career high in passing yards last year with 4,804, adding 23 touchdowns while completing over 68% of his passes. Most importantly, he made his playoff debut in his eighth season, all with the Raiders.
While all signs point to Carr remaining in Vegas, Bonsignore adds that outside interest should “continue to heat up” as long as Carr’s future beyond 2022 remains up in the air. Between contract talks, and other QB dominoes falling in the coming days and weeks, more clarity on this situation could be coming soon.
On one hand, Carr is a sensible fit for what McDaniels does best, so it’s tempting to believe him. On the other hand, McDaniels’ word is worth about as much as an eighth round draft pick.
A lot of value in the eighth round!
bears picked up richard dent with one of their eighth round picks.
There hasn’t been a good 8th round pick since 1994.
Would not the perfect place for CARR be
DETROIT ?
After all,
DETROIT has long prided itself on making……… CARRs.
If I could downvote you below zero I would but I can’t so here’s a thumbs up for effort.
Putin is driving oil prices to new highs so this is not the time to invest in a Carr.
Given that Washington and Carolina are apparently shaking every tree to see if a QB falls out there is no doubt that it seems that there is a lot of “interest” in people like Carr.
Apparently, don’t forget, no one has called Green Bay for Love yet, and if they do Gundkust (sp?) won’t be answering the phones!!
Which is absolutely brilliant, considering they’re about to go all-in for about a two-three year run, but then push all their money to be in utter cap hell in four to five years!!!
If I were LaFleur, I’d simply leave Green Bay after the next two seasons…It’s going to get rough over there in a few years
Meh, the cap will be increased by then and once ARod leaves/retires the pack will be tanking anyways for a season or 2.
This article should be renamed to “Washington and Carolina interested in Carr, along with anyone who can throw a football.”
Liberty biberty
I like Carr. He’s a good QB. But we don’t seem to be making a lot of progress.