Dark horse QB option: Derek Carr?

[TheCasillas]

3 minutes ago, Toomers said:

  That’s exactly what I thought when you decided to tell everyone they didn’t understand TBs contract, while showing you had no actual concept of what it’s about. Why would we have no problem moving him? Anything besides because you said so? 

[BurnNChinn]

Damn if we are not getting one of top 4 qbs in draft how would u not want to at least go after someone like this rather than Teddy. I mean what has happened to this fan base really.

[Mr. Scot]

The thing about getting a guy like Carr is that ideally it allows you to spend a couple of years looking for your future franchise quarterback.

Maybe a year or two down the road, you have more holes in the roster filled and you're in a better position to use draft capital to trade up for that guy you want.

If you don't like the choices in this year's draft or you don't think the choices you like are within reach, it's a reasonable idea.

Edited February 2, 2021 by Mr. Scot

[BrianS]

Carr would be a MUCH better contract for us that TB5.  Nothing in there guaranteed assuming he comes over in trade.

If he comes here and lights it up, you've found a guy who can give you another 5-7 years.  Plenty of time for a SB run.  If he is terrible, you can cut him easily.  

[Panther Believer]

Lol I'd rather have Mariota

[top dawg]

I'd be reluctant to give up a first for him. Stafford had many exceptional stats that were pretty damned good considering the stats of his weapons and the rest of the Lions. I can't say the same for Kerr. That said, if the price is right, hell, why not? 

[TheSpecialJuan]

10 hours ago, FuFuLamePoo said:

I was listening to the Lombardi podcast from a few days ago and apparently the sense around league circles is that the Raiders would be interested in moving Derek Carr and rolling with the cheaper option in Mariota.

After seeing what Stafford returned they could be even more interested in trading him. What do you think he’d be worth? Honestly I’m not a big fan and his contract is still pretty large. He’d be an upgrade so I figured it would at least be worthy dialogue.

 

[TheSpecialJuan]

Just now, TheSpecialJuan said:

 

I'm sure we must be one of those teams 

[Varking]

1 minute ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

I'm sure we must be one of those teams 

He’s a slam dunk upgrade over Teddy. 

[Sgt Schultz]

8 hours ago, BrianS said:

I dunno man, check out the Chiefs game below.  Carr took his team down to take the lead with less than two minutes to go and the Raiders couldn't hang on.  He was definitely looking downfield first the whole game.  I know, it's just one game, but it's pretty representative.

 

 

He drove the Rai-duhs down for what appeared to be the winning score against the Dolphins with :19 left.  Then their defense gave the game away allowing an enormous completion with a defender hanging onto Fitzpatrick's face mask in the process. 

Can't fault Carr because his defense can't hold a lead.

[BurnNChinn]

What the hell raiders got to trade for Watson that we don’t. WTF

[TheSpecialJuan]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/02/02/are-raiders-plotting-to-trade-derek-carr-pursue-deshaun-watson/

[Mr. Scot]

Seems this was a well timed thread.

[FuFuLamePoo]

3 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Seems this was a well timed thread.

Lombardi also said today that he doesn't think Watson is going anywhere. Sounds like the Texans are totally prepared to just let him sit if that's what it comes too and get into some sort of tug of war match. If this is true, will the Raiders still want to move Carr? IF they think they can get Watson, I could see us having a great chance to land Carr since we could offer them the highest pick which they could in turn flip to Houston.

If Stafford got a first I really think Carr will too. Stafford is better, but Carr is younger by a couple of years. This has Washington written all over it though. Will be interesting to see how this plays out. Surrender 8 for Carr or give up at least one future first for Wilson/Fields/Lance? I think I prefer the latter, but wouldn't complain if they went with the former.