Part 1: Derek Carr's History with the Raiders
Derek Carr has been with the Oakland Raiders since 2014, when they drafted him in the second round of the NFL Draft. He quickly established himself as the team’s starting quarterback, leading them to two playoff appearances in his first three years. But in recent years, he has been the subject of trade speculation, as the Raiders have struggled to find success.
Part 2: Raiders GM Addresses Potential Derek Carr Trade
Recently, Raiders general manager Mike Mayock addressed the potential of trading Carr. “We’re always looking at every avenue to make our team better,” he said. “Whether it’s through the draft, through free agency, through trades, whatever it might be. We’re always looking for ways to upgrade.”
Mayock went on to say that the team is not actively shopping Carr, but they are listening to potential offers. He also said that the Raiders would not make a move with Carr unless they felt it was in the best interest of the team.
Part 3: What a Potential Trade Could Look Like
If the Raiders did decide to move on from Carr, it’s likely they’d look to acquire draft picks in return. They could also look to acquire a veteran quarterback if they felt they had a chance to win right away.
It’s also possible that the Raiders could look to package Carr with other players or picks to acquire a better player or more draft picks. This would allow them to recoup some of the value they invested in Carr when they drafted him in 2014.
Whatever the outcome, it’s clear that the Raiders are open to the possibility of trading Carr. It will be interesting to see what the team decides to do in the coming months.