Part 1
Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock addressed the potential of the team trading away quarterback Derek Carr during a press conference at the NFL Combine Tuesday. Mayock said the Raiders have "no intention of trading Derek Carr," while also maintaining that they will explore all potential options.
Mayock indicated that the team has had conversations with Carr's agent, Tim Younger, and that they planned to meet with him again in the coming weeks. He also made it clear that Carr is a big part of the team's future plans, saying, "We have no intention of trading Derek Carr. We think he’s a good quarterback, he’s a great leader, he’s a great Raider. We’re really excited about the future with him."
Part 2
Carr has been a subject of trade speculation since the Raiders hired Jon Gruden as head coach in 2018. Gruden has had success in the past with veteran quarterbacks like Rich Gannon, Brad Johnson and Jeff Garcia, and some believe he could be looking to acquire a quarterback that fits his system better.
Carr is entering the final year of his contract and may be a trade candidate if the Raiders are unable to reach a long-term deal with him. It's also possible that the Raiders could look to upgrade the position in the draft, as the team holds the No. 4 overall pick and there are several talented quarterback prospects in this year's class.
Part 3
For now, however, it appears that the Raiders are committed to Carr as their starting quarterback in 2019. Mayock went on to say that the team is "excited to move forward" with Carr and that they are confident he can lead the team back to the playoffs.
This is good news for Raiders fans, as Carr has shown flashes of brilliance in his five years with the team and could be primed for a big season in 2019. With the Raiders likely to be more competitive this season, it looks like Carr will be given the chance to prove he can take the team to the next level.