For years, Derek Carr has heard murmurs in regards to the Raiders contemplating changing him.
The subject reached a roar this previous weekend following the revelation that Tom Brady, previous to signing with Tampa Bay in 2020, was reportedly enthusiastic about becoming a member of Las Vegas till being shut down by then-coach Jon Gruden. If any of it bothered Carr, he isn't letting on as a lot.
When requested Tuesday whether or not he'd grown resistant to the surface noise, Carr cracked a smile.
"By now, I'd hope so," Carr mentioned. "I imply, it's what it's."
The Raiders have flirted with the concept of shifting on from Carr earlier than. Even the construction of his new contract provides them the liberty to maneuver on from the three-time Professional Bowler after this season, in the event that they so need. Carr should set up himself beneath first-year coach Josh McDaniels, by the way Brady's longtime coordinator with the Patriots.
However with the season kicking off in lower than three weeks, the group's purported dalliance with the GOAT a pair years in the past did not appear to concern Carr one bit.
"It actually does not matter," Carr mentioned. "On the finish of the day, something I say will simply be blasted on the market, so I am simply going to utterly take away myself and simply maintain making an attempt to play soccer. It has been good simply answering soccer questions. And hopefully, no extra drama within the metropolis. That is what I hope."
The 31-year-old Carr has been a staple for the Raiders franchise, serving as its starter for the whole thing of his eight-year profession whereas lacking simply two video games. Final 12 months, he accomplished 68.4% of his passes for a personal-best 4,804 yards with 23 touchdowns and 14 interceptions.
His particular person manufacturing has persistently rated above common amongst QB1s. What's missing is staff and postseason success. The Raiders have gone 57-70 with Carr, reaching the playoffs simply twice and failing to advance previous the wild-card spherical. Till they do, requires the membership to improve at QB will probably proceed.
