Amidst a slew of major moves in the AFC West this offseason – including two notable additions by the Raiders – one priority has remained the same. An extension for quarterback Derek Carr is something the team’s new front office has begun working towards, per Vic Tafur of the Athletic (subscription required). 
As Tafur reports, talks have begun between the Raiders and Carr’s camp regarding a new deal. The just-turned 31-year-old has one year remaining on his current contract, which carries a cap hit of $19.8MM. Earlier this month, it was reported that an extension was expected to be coming “sooner than later“.
Besides the level of Carr’s play in its own regard this season (including a career-high 4,804 passing yards and his first ever playoff appearance), the main reason that was the case was Las Vegas’ acquisition of Davante Adams. The two played together at Fresno State, and the teams’ willingness to trade for Adams signalled they were prepared to make a commitment to Carr as well. New head coach Josh McDaniels said, “Derek’s fit on the team, as a player, is obviously what we’re looking for and what we’re trying to build around”.
As for a new contract, McDaniels added, “Ultimately you try and do what’s best for the team… when we get into those conversations with Derek, Derek’s going to have to make decisions about what’s best for him… There will be a sweet spot in there hopefully for everybody, and we’ll be excited to go forward like that.”
While that comment was quickly met with a response from Tim Younger, Carr’s agent (on Twitter), Tafur notes that “talks have not grown adversarial” between the two camps. That will be a welcomed sign for the Raiders, as they try to secure the three-time Pro Bowler for the foreseeable future.
I hope LV can get this done! If so, I’d have to say they aced this off-season.
Carr is good enough to compete in the AFC West. He’s also a solid locker room leader.
Given what’s out there they’d be dumb to trade him. Also being that Carr’s not at the top of the elite pile, his contract should be substantial and paid forward, but not ground-breaking IMHO.
I’d like to see them try to get something done for 4yr/35m per. Carr is a better QB than either Wentz or Goff, who are both making 32m-33m. I think that’s a pretty fair deal for both sides.
Totally, titled early and give him 50% or so upfront and I think that sounds about right, too.
— Way better than anybody that’s been discussed in trade that’s not named Wilson. I’d take him over Ryan too.
Carr just has to mention the name JaMarcus Russell and the Raiders will give him whatever he asks for.
Raiders nation is still in PTSD over that debacle.
If he’s going to get paid like and elite QB a playoff win would be nice.
Smart Move!!
CARR Lots, both new and used are close to empty !!