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Derek Carr of the Las Vegas Raiders just notched his third touchdown pass of the evening against the New Orleans Saints to give Vegas a slim lead as the second half of their Monday night matchup picks up. On a masterfully drawn play, Carr converted a fourth and goal situation to connect with tight end […]

Las Vegas Raiders QB Derek Carr played like a Pro Bowler in Week 1, throwing for 239 yards and a touchdown on 22-for-30 passing in the team’s 34-30 win over the Carolina Panthers. He was efficient, responsible with the ball, and accurate. Plus, he spread the ball to nine different Raiders pass-catchers. The Panthers are […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr caught his fair share of flak for the team’s disappointing 2019 campaign. He was not shy about firing back all the criticisms regarding his status as a franchise cornerstone throughout the offseason. Carr further elaborated on how his approach has changed going into the 2020 NFL season during an […]

With tons of quarterback movement occurring throughout this past offseason, one that has been incredibly unique for a variety of different reasons, the 2020 campaign should be one of the more interesting go-rounds in recent years. Whether it is former New England Patriots signal-caller Tom Brady heading to Tampa Bay, former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam […]

Two seasons are already in the books for the second stint of returning Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden. With him patrolling the sidelines and quarterback Derek Carr playing under center, the team is expected to reach new heights moving forward. An upward trajectory is looking to continue for the Raiders as they have […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been going through some changes this offseason. For starters, they’ve moved out of Oakland and also beefed up their QB spot by signing Marcus Mariota in March to compete with Derek Carr. However, with Carr being a mainstay for the Raiders’ offensive line since 2014, it seems as though nothing […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr was not shy about calling out all the backlash he received this offseason following an underwhelming 2019 campaign. It seems the local media is not here for his complaints. Raiders radio analyst Lincoln Kennedy said during an appearance on CBS Sports Radio that the time has come for Carr […]

The NFL recently saw several players opt-out of playing football heading into the upcoming season. Most of the players cited health and safety concerns for fear of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. However, the list didn’t include any quarterback thus far and Las Vegas starting gunslinger Derek Carr never planned on being the first. The three-time […]

Derek Carr is entering a pivotal season of his career with the Las Vegas Raiders and he’ll be sporting some new attire in 2020. According to The Athletic’s Vic Tafur, Carr will honor Kobe Bryant by wearing an arm sleeve this season. Derek Carr will wear an arm sleeve to honor Kobe Bryant. “Watched every […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are a franchise rooted in grit and toughness. Al Davis’ “Just Win, Baby” slogan might as well have been “win at all costs.” One look at the Raiders’ franchise index will show pretty consistent themes: the team’s past success is due in part to excellence in the trenches. From Gene Upshaw […]

Jon Gruden’s first two seasons back with the Las Vegas Raiders franchise haven’t exactly gone to plan. After a disastrous 2018, Gruden’s team did improve last year ending at seven wins and nine losses. Led by some rebounding veterans, a relatively unknown tight end, and an outstanding rookie running back, the Raiders did look much […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr did not want to wait until training camp to put in work with some of his rookies. Carr had a throwing session with Vegas draftee Lynn Bowden Jr. last Thursday. The field appears to have been full of cones, with Bowden working on route combinations and Carr airing out […]

The Las Vegas Raiders managed to get a surplus of talent under center this offseason by bringing in Marcus Mariota to back up Derek Carr. It appears the two have already found a way to get acquainted despite the restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Carr and Mariota were spotted getting a […]

Several NFL quarterbacks have used their platform to stand in solidarity with the African American community following the death of George Floyd. Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is now making sure to do his part in denouncing racial injustice. Carr released a statement on the importance of athletes speaking out on societal issues, via Jim […]

There have been many athletes to speak out on the wrongful murder of George Floyd, and Derek Carr is one of the latest. Carr, the quarterback of the Las Vegas Raiders, issued a moving statement on Floyd’s death, via his official Twitter account. pic.twitter.com/OFgnYpZKrc — Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) May 29, 2020 Similar to most people, […]

As NFL facilities slowly open, players are gradually getting back into the groove. Take Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, for example, who is already training with his wide receivers, via his YouTube channel. What a difference a year makes. Around this time last offseason, Carr was preparing to spend the season throwing to Antonio […]

For the most part, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr and head coach Jon Gruden have a good relationship. But according to Jordy Nelson, there were a few times that they clashed. On a recent appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Nelson talked about his time with the Raiders, including his relationship with Carr. According […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are moving forward with Derek Carr under center despite his uninspiring play in recent seasons. Jordy Nelson, a former teammate of Carr’s, explained why Carr has struggled in recent years with the Raiders. While speaking to Austin Boyd of Heavy.com, Nelson spoke about why he believes Carr gets a bad wrap […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are entering a pivotal year in their franchise’s history, as they prepare to make the move to Allegiant Stadium in 2020. At the same time, the Raiders are heading into a deciding year for plenty of their players and even coaches. Jon Gruden is entering his third season in his return […]

Henry Ruggs III may have generated the headlines, but he was not the only wide receiver the Las Vegas Raiders took in the NFL Draft late last month. The Raiders also selected University of South Carolina wideout Bryan Edwards in the third round, and quarterback Derek Carr is very excited about Edwards’ potential. As a […]

The Las Vegas Raiders took University of Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III with the 12th overall pick of the NFL Draft late last month, and apparently Derek Carr is pretty happy about it. While some have questioned how Ruggs—a speedster who was not incredibly productive in college—will translate on the professional level for Las […]

Given how delicate Derek Carr’s situation has been under center with the Las Vegas Raiders recently, the fact that a team signed another quarterback capable of starting would bother him. But it isn’t. The Raiders brought in former Tennessee Titans signal-caller Marcus Mariota in free agency, but Carr does not at all feel threatened by […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is no stranger to criticism. Since he tossed 28 touchdowns in 2016 while leading the Raiders to a 12-3 record, the 29-year-old signal-caller has failed to match that same success. The Raiders also made waves this offseason by signing former No. 2 overall pick Marcus Mariota, presumably to either […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has his fair share of critics. The 29-year-old hasn’t quite kept up the production from his breakout 2015 and 2016 campaigns and despite a solid and efficient 2019 season, the former second-round pick is still doubted. Last season, Carr completed a career-high 70.4 percent of his passes, which was […]

Tom Brady ultimately signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in free agency back in March, ending an incredibly riveting month of speculation. Brady spent the first couple of decades of his career with the New England Patriots, collecting six Super Bowl titles and establishing himself as the greatest quarterback of all time in the eyes […]

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Henry Ruggs with the No. 12 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, and Derek Carr appears to approve the decision. Nearly a week after the Raiders drafted him, Carr shared his opinion on Las Vegas’ selection of Ruggs. Carr watched every college play of the top 3 WRs in draft: […]

For the second straight offseason, there was speculation that the Las Vegas Raiders could potentially move on from Derek Carr. For the second straight year, the Raiders stuck with him. Las Vegas has opted to continue moving forward with Carr, but it also nailed down a solid insurance policy in free agency, signing Marcus Mariota […]

There was much speculation that the Las Vegas Raiders could replace Derek Carr this offseason due to the supposed divide between him and Jon Gruden. After being mum on the topic for months, Carr responded to the rumors of friction with Gruden. “What people don’t get to see from the outside looking in is our […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr will have some competition after the Raiders signed former Tennessee Titans signal-caller Marcus Mariota in free agency. But Carr is already making strides to build a relationship with Mariota, lauding him for his character. Via Austin Boyd of Heavy.com. “We’ve talked already,” Carr said on the Bussin’ With The […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have loaded up on offense in the 2020 NFL Draft, beginning with the selection of Henry Ruggs with the No. 12 pick. Shortly after Las Vegas added Ruggs, Derek Carr reacted to the Raiders taking the speedy wide receiver in the first round. Mayock said he and Carr have been texting […]

For Las Vegas Raiders halfback Jalen Richard, the entire team is “100 percent” behind Derek Carr amid talks that the quarterback might lose his spot as starting quarterback. Richard has been teammates with Carr since the halfback entered the league in 2016. He has seen the quarterback’s ups and downs. 2019 was a particularly excruciating […]

With NFL quarterback Derek Carr gearing up to serve as the incumbent in “Sin City,” the Las Vegas Raiders quickly brought in some competition this offseason in the former of former Tennessee Titans starting quarterback Marcus Mariota. While it appears as though this will be Carr’s job to lose — at least initially — Raiders […]

Some fans of the Las Vegas Raiders believe that it is time to find a quarterback to replace Derek Carr. Despite the criticism that Carr has received in recent seasons, Darren Waller continues to vehemently defend his quarterback. “I’m in the building every day and I see the chemistry between the quarterback and the coach, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made sure to explore all their options under center throughout the offseason. It seems the process has given quarterback Derek Carr quite the chip on his shoulder heading into the 2020 NFL season. There had been plenty of speculation regarding Carr’s uncertain future coming off an underwhelming 2019 campaign. He recently […]

For the first time in two-and-a-half decades, the Raiders will not be playing in Oakland. The Raiders will begin their 2020 campaign in Las Vegas, and Derek Carr is already making big plans in the team’s new location: “Through everything the heart has never changed,” Carr wrote in a post on his Instagram account. “One […]

In a surprising move to many, longtime New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady announced on Tuesday that he wouldn’t be returning to Foxborough for his 21st NFL season. While it will be odd to see the future Hall of Famer in another uniform, it’s now a reality that the Patriots have to live with. Regardless, […]

New Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule seems fairly confident in giving former MVP Cam Newton another year to prove himself. Talent has never been the issue with Newton, it’s injuries that have the former No. 1 pick’s future in doubt. Newton played just two games in 2019 after requiring left food surgery and also […]

Derek Carr has had his name floated around in trade discussions, with the Las Vegas Raiders rumored to be possibly looking to add a quarterback this offseason. While discussing the matter, James Jones of NFL Network believes that the Chicago Bears would be ‘Super Bowl contenders’ with Carr. “Listen, you have a big time defense. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are going to be playing in their new stadium in Sin City in 2020 and they could be a team looking to make a splash move at the quarterback position. As a matter of fact, the Raiders have recently been mentioned as a team that could have Ryan Tannehill on their […]