For now, though, they can talk only to Carr. On top of that, whatever decision comes from Rodgers could wind up greasing the skids for moves from other teams at the position, and the Packerslike the Jetsare staying loose with their quarterbacking plans. Rodgers has emerged from his darkness retreat, but he still hasnt shed any light on his future. Does it matter that hes skipping the workout? Guard/tackle Alijah Vera-Tucker is coming off a season-ending triceps injury, tackle Mekhi Becton has played one game in two years due to knee injuries and second-year tackle Max Mitchell has a medical issue that knocked him out for the last five games of the season. Oh, and he plays the Favre game of will I or wont I come back. Then theyd have to do something about reworking his unwieldy contract. His game is not built for the combine. Carr provides New York with a veteran quarterback in the prime of his career.. February 18, 2023 - 8:00 am February 18, 2023 - 9:03 am. Other candidates to be cut for savings include safety Jordan Whitehead and wide receiver Braxton Berrios. 7th in Y/A, 14th in Passer Rating, 5th most INTs, 2022 Carr was released by the Raiders two weeks ago and can be signed now. Carr cannot compete a 5 yard completion on 3rd down in the 2nd half leaving the defense on the field almost the entire half. They dont want to rush to make a move if they have a chance to acquire an all-time great player. Carr is in a unique situation. The last thing the Jets want is to be the team standing without a quarterback when the music stops. The Rodgers situation is probably dependent on what happens during his current seance sessions. But dont buy into the washed-up, over-the-hill talk. But if Carr is going to wait until the end of February to make his intentions known, the Jets should have plenty of time to find answers to all of their questions about Rodgers availability and level of interest in playing for the Jets. The Alabama quarterback wont throw at the NFL combine but his number when he steps on the scale will be a big deal for teams. On the tape, you see the talent, you see the release, the velocity, the way he gets the ball out, the decision-making, the accuracy. And both tackle positions were revolving doors last season because of injuries. It came down to him wanting out and to play with Derek Carr, his college QB. LIVE: Boy Green reacts to the #Jets hosting free agent QB Derek Carr for a visit + what happens next? This fade touchdown in that same game amplified the idea that Carr understood what to do in the red zone get the ball to Davante, and let him look down on the net. It would be stunning if the Jets dont use their 13th overall pick on a tackle (unless theyve traded it away for Rodgers). Derek Carr is a free agent. The Raiders released the 31-year-old earlier this month . Derek Carr will reportedly take his first visit as a free agent with the New York Jets after being released by the Las Vegas Raiders. Draft a QB #2, and already butchering that up? We've received your submission. Well see if the latter can happen or not. The Jets star defensive tackle made it clear at the end of the season that he wants his contract extension resolved sooner than later. Hes not going to check every box in terms of the height and the weight but I just think hes a great player, hes super instinctive and hes got unbelievable ball skills. Pete Carroll and John Schneider knew they had to change their draft philosophy in 2022, and they explained it at the scouting combine. Per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the Jets will host Carr this weekend. Just sayin. If the jets want a legitimate shot at a Super Bowl the next 2 or 3 years its got to be Rodgers. Hes gonna eat sushi and potato chips and sodium the night before and puff up and hes gonna get that magical two-zero-zero, and then hes not doing squat. As it's been an offseason tradition in Green Bay, the . Aaron Rodgers was aware of the developments with Adams as they unfolded in recent days. But they appear to love Aaron Rodgers. That being said, I think Douglas would prefer Carr simply because he would not have to give up players or draft capital. Perhaps this just more about Davante Adams wanting to go home again, and the Raiders making that possible. Neither, Aaron Rogers is simply an average quarterback with no leadership skills despite his age. The one similarity is theyre both past peak. Signing a way inconsistent Carr would be such a Jets move. I dont. NFL By Kevin Harrish on February 27, 2023 As the NFL offseason kicks off, former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is the top free-agent quarterback on the market and current Green Bay. So maybe around the time of the [NFL] combine, we might have an idea of where Carr will land. The combine begins February 28 and runs through March 6 in Indianapolis. 1 draft pick, Caserio looking to build new foundation with Ryans, Carroll: Smith's self-belief was key to success, Reid describes key decisions in Super Bowl LVII. The four-time Pro Bowl athlete will be one of the most sought-after quarterbacks this offseason-behind Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers hasn't put a timetable on making a decision, but Packers president Mark Murphy told ESPN's Dianna Russini last week he hopes to have clarity on the situation before the start of free agency in March. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Aaron Rodgers, out of the darkness The specter of Aaron Rodgers' decision about his future has hung over the entire combine, though Douglas avoided talking directly about him. 33rd in Y/A, 30th in Passer Rating, 13th most INTs, 2015 Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr could all be on the move. But Carr has never been close to the real deal, despite some efficient numbers. Hes a cry baby. Carr has never won a playoff game and cannot play in the cold. #Commanders place franchise tag on DT Daron Payne: Blake Martinez is raking in big bucks after retiring from the NFL. The Raiders didnt throw in a couple more first-rounders and Al Davis old sunglasses for the best receiver in football? Its just that Ive been following the NFL long enough to understand the true meaning of the Jets are gonna Jet. The Posts Brian Costello reported ahead of the Super Bowl that the Jets have engaged in preliminary discussions with the Packers, preparing for the scenario where Rodgers does become available via trade. And they'd be taking on a contract that carries a 2023 cap hit of $31.6 million. Ive seen him dunk and hes looking down through the rim. February 20, 2023 at 10:40 pm Has anyone checked on him lately? Both sides relayed afterwards that they were looking to be able to plan more effectively for the draft and free agency, and getting the trade done well in advance certainly helped, as did the fact that there was the clarity that year that the Colts would stay at No. Rodgers executes at a whole other level with the same level of support. When its time to make the right decision where everyone goes through their process, were going to make the best decision for the Jets.. When a decision is ready to be made, I feel very strongly were going to make the right decision for the Jets.. Did you just say Carr had no talent around him with Adams, Waller, Renfrow, Jacobs, etc? They help . They lost six consecutive games to finish the season after going 7-4 through 11 contests. Theres some question about how all-in Rodgers remains at this point in his career. So not only should we soon have answers on Carr and Rodgers, the market for guys such as Jimmy Garoppolo, Daniel Jones and Geno Smith could start to take shape in the skyways, hotel lobbies and quiet corners of the convention center in Indy. Maybe a team would rather get Carr at $30 million, instead of giving up a potential top draft pick and pay $50 million. You saw what a healthy Mekhi can do on the football field (in 2020) and how dominant a player that he was as a rookie, Douglas said. Learn how your comment data is processed. Who in their right mind believes Carr has the cache to recruit other FAs to, of all places, the Jets? But hell come to me and say, I need a pick-me-up right here; Im not feeling too good about this. Whether its life or on the field, hes human just like the rest of us. The life he could have there! Very authentic, ultra-intelligent, just very comfortable in his own skin and highly competitive, Douglas said. So do the Jets go hard for Derek Carr now, or do they risk potentially losing him and waiting it out for Aaron Rodgers?. Getty Derek Carr with Aaron Rodgers. It's not as simple as "Derek Carr vs. Aaron Rodgers" for the New York Jets Derek Carr is arriving in Florham Park today for his visit with the New York Jets. Think he can function without that? Whats next, will Rodgers borrow money from the state of Mississipp too? Why would Carr have to recruit anyone? Each player has their own process of what they have going on. Together, Downing and Hackett have relationships with Aaron Rodgers, Derek Carr and Ryan Tannehill. Thats probably a good question for Brian to answer, Douglas said, smiling. And after the catch, he creates. With the Jets talent on offense and defense, QB is their 800 pound gorilla sized hole in their roster. We still have a lot of flexibility, Douglas said. And after we find out, the rest of what Young will do will happen behind closed doors. Here are takeaways from Douglas availability, quarterbacks and all. Theyre not getting Rodgers, and Carr overvalues himself. Derek Carr, the Raiders former quarterback who's now a free agent, this past weekend visited Jets brass general manager Joe Douglas and head coach Robert Saleh. Rodgers would be a one or two-year rental. Aaron Rodgers and other stars could be among the candidates. You already know the answer to [how hell handle the next few weeks], an AFC exec said. It may cost the Raiders . At the moment, the key name to watch is Derek Carr, who is technically under contract for the Los Vegas Raiders (for about the next 24 hours.) Carr has missed 3 games in 9 years. Better look somewhere else or develop something on your own roster. The Raiders picked the wrong guy to keep. Trade for Aaron Rodgers Duh. I write off 2022 as the Josh McDaniels year. You jut cant win We've received your submission. Now that Carr has been driven away, however, the Raiders need to turn their attention to finding a new top QB. The Raiders picked the wrong guy to keep. Green Bay had placed the franchise tag on Adams to buy more time, but reports now indicate that even as Aaron Rodgers was signing his new extension with the Packers after so much drama, Rodgers knew that hed probably never throw to Adams again. We feel really good about where were at, Douglas said. Why wouldnt Rodgers want to be in New York? Id rather keep a cheaper and better Mike White than sign Derek Carr. Uber talented team, where 4 QBs were not enough. Sign up for the Touchdown Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. I dont know how many guys me and [fellow receiver] Isaiah [Burse] definitely appreciate him. Though Rodgers doesnt come across as the mentoring type, he appeared to take a liking to Wilson after the two met during summer scrimmage session in Green Bay in 2021. I think Rodgers still has it but would need a situation hes really pumped up for to avoid it being more of the malaise we saw last season. Rodgers, though, has navigated another offseason of uncertainty. Free The players in Washington liked Wentz, and he really tried to make it work. No one likes Rodgers, but the suggestion that Carr is of equal talent is asinine. There was never any outward sign of tension between Rodgers and Adams, who became the most prolific quarterback-receiver duo in the Packers storied franchise history. This is the first time that hes been a free agent in his pro career. Even if they wont (or cant) admit it publicly, the Jets are very interested in the idea of adding the 39-year-old. Will Jets pursue Aaron Rodgers or Derek Carr? Between the two quarterbacks, Rodgers is much more equipped to play in cold Northeast weather than Carr. As we mentioned in the morning column, a lot is going to be made of the first number in Bryce Youngs weight this week at the scouting combinewhether its a 2 or a 1. Its not even big fish small pond for him hes been the ONLY fish. Reacting to Jets hosting free agent QB Derek Carr for a visit: what's next? Rodgers would be the ultimate Brady surrogate acquisition and then some. Im told that it was a very positive meeting, that the Jets really believe that Derek Carr is the type of quarterback that can lead them to a potential championship, Darlington said during the segment. He also can lean well on Jacobs and the running game to take better advantage of deep shots off play-action than Carr does. Rodgers even at his current age on a good team could win a Super Bowl, talent-wise. The visit, over a proper. When you need 5 QBs to compete, something is amiss. Whoever they pursue, they will end up botching it and end up going into next season with Jacoby Brisset or something. Downing knows Tannehill after spending fours seasons on Mike Vrabel's Titans staff, the last two . Jets Predicted to Sign Veteran QB to $60 Million Contract, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. The coaches liked Wentz, too. Stafford, like Carr, was considered by many as a statistics compiler who played on subpar teams. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. The Jets seem to be comfortable waiting on Rodgers. Carr could duplicate with the Jets what Matthew Stafford did two years ago when he left the Lions for the Rams and won a Super Bowl. Carr is loaded with excuses as are Raiders fans who are clueless. The assumption hope, really is the Jets, through back-channel intel, already have a decent idea about Rodgers intentions. Also in that draft were running back Breece Hall, who was on his way to a possible rookie of the year season before he injured his knee in October, and edge rusher Jermaine Johnson, who was productive in the defensive line rotation and on special teams. Center Connor McGovern, tackle George Fant and guard Nate Herbig who started a combined 35 games in 2022 are all set to hit free agency. Niners just need a healthy QB who can hit the broad side of a barn. The truth is that Carr is a middling quarterback. Would you want to go to the Jets if you were Aaron Rodgers? Its on the brink, If Carr has a choice, he should run, not walk, to the Jets as fast as he can. The Bulldogs liked to throw the ball). Carr threw for 3,522 yards, 24 touchdowns and 14 interceptions last season in 15 starts with the Raiders, completing 60.8 percent of his attempts. Love stinks, yeah yeah. This would be the Patriots' best chances to move on from Jones if they don't feel like he's the franchise passer of choice without McDaniels. MORE:What Tom Brady retirement means for Buccaneers, Raiders, 49ers & Aaron Rodgers as NFL QB carousel begins to spin. The Jets could save $10.5 million by cutting Davis or $15.4 million if they cut Lawson, but they were quality players and valuable contributors in 2022. Theres appeal to that, too, in how you can build around such a quarterback. No wonder the Packers are pissed, he totally mailed it in this past season. Being around him, seeing how smart a person he is, I know hes going to be thorough with his process to make sure that him and his family end up in the right destination for them. Rodgers appears to have passed his expiration date immediately after signing his whopping contract last year. Brissett had a terrific 2022 (check it out) starting the first 11 games for the Browns, replacing Deshaun Watson. Try a week on us. If he can play re-energized, focused and with a chip on his shoulder, whatever team hes on is going to be considered a contender. Go with Carr. It wasn't pretty and it wasn't easy but the Las Vegas Raiders finished the season the same way they started - with an unpredictable overtime thriller. Brissett spent one season with McDaniels as a Patriot as a third-round rookie in 2016 before being traded to the Colts in the following year. Honestly, it probably doesnt matter. All Rights Reserved. OF COURSE the Jets are gonna pursue both. My moneys on things looking positive with Carr, but they still make a play for Rodgers, with the deal falling through so late in the game that Carr decides to sign somewhere else and they end up with Garappolo. That could be an indication Douglas is willing to restructure or redo the contracts of players like Davis or Lawson. Because there's really no considering Carr without Rodgers. Brissett doesn't sound like the most exciting option as a standalone, but has more appeal as a cheap high-end bridge QB who knows the offense in conjunction with drafting one of the above first-round quarterbacks. Now they wait for Aaron Rodgers to emerge from the darkness and inform the Packers of his. As we reported this morning, Carr expressed to the Jets his desire to survey the landscape, and the Jets plan has been to do the same, but the mutual interest there is very real. The best move you could have ever made was hiring Ziegler/McDaniels, clean house, have patience and dont have Davis meddle. Maybe he is trying to screw the time line so the pack cant get rid of him? Even if they. Its not that I hate the Jets, or even like seeing them fail. Derek Carr's days in Las Vegas have come to an end, and the Raiders now have to look for a new starting quarterback in 2023. There's a good chance Young and Stroud are off the board then, but there's also a chance for an aggressive trade up should they get enamored with either as the rookie franchise QB for McDaniels. Also per source, Aaron Rodgers knew this was coming and still signed his new Packers contract. All of that is true and it could even been added that Carr is not the diva that Rodgers is. Cousins can treat them right throwing to them like Justin Jefferson, T.J. Hockenson and Adam Thielen. 19th in Y/A, 19th in Passer Rating, 7th most INTs, 2018 38-3. Douglas will have a chance to meet with Williams agent, Nicole Lynn, in Indianapolis and said the Jets have had several good discussions with her and Williams. The organization has treated Carr as an ersatz version of Rodgers, the point of reuniting with his former Fresno State go-to turned elite NFL wide receiver. With the NFL Combine taking place next week in Indianapolis, the Jets surely will be focusing on offensive line help. If he does choose to play, the next step will be deciding if he wants to remain with the Packers or be traded to another organization. The New York Jets are really interested in Derek Carr. And Rogers probably values those MVP awards way more than his single Superbowl ring. Derek Carr, #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders, celebrates after throwing for a touchdown during an NFL football game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium on . Love stinks, edmcgon says: But the 39-year-old hasnt publicly announced whether hell return next season or retire and, if he returns, whether hell remain with the Packers or seek a trade elsewhere. (Isaiah Burse caught 17 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown in that game. Carr couldnt handle New York. No guarantee with Purdy. Per a source, the Packers were willing to pay Adams equally to what the Raiders are with this new deal but Adams preferred to play elsewhere. But theres another interesting aspect to this that everyone should pay attention to. What we know is that Adams and the Packers were far apart in negotiations on a new contract, and the Raiders were quite willing to transact. Obviously, our coaching staff trusted him a lot to let him do his thing out there, and he called a lot of the plays. Gutekunst said that fourth-year quarterback Jordan Love needs to play, but Love wont as long as Rodgers is in the picture. At receiver, the Jets could part ways with veteran Corey Davis and Braxton Berrios. I dont care if he gets traded or retires, just go. The organization has treated Carr as an ersatz version of Rodgers, the point of reuniting with his former Fresno State go-to turned elite NFL wide receiver Davante Adams. Certainly, people would be interested in Aaron Rodgers, right? So the Raiders, by parting ways with their 31-year-old quarterback, avoided having to pay Carr more than $40 million that wouldve become guaranteed Feb. 15. forgotmypassword says: That position is also where, by the time a player is eligible to hit unrestricted free agency (after four years), he generally has the least time left in the NFL and, thus, is the riskiest to do a lucrative long-term deal with. Rodgers is entering the second year of a $150 million guaranteed contract and is Packers property. Carr has a lower ceiling but more years left, and probably wont show up to camp with a rare jungle bird perched on his head and when everyone wants to ask about the bird they get ridiculed for daring to ask about the bird. while also working to keep Rodgers and Carr and the Jets in the AFC . It is the grossly incompetent front office of Green Bay that has to give him another $30 million in cash and absorb that $100 million dead cap hit, the type that is franchising killing for a half of decade at watching a lot of young talent with little dead cap hits be cut to absorb that hit. You people are embarrassing. Duh. Think hed be able to toe the line, drawing checks from a guy that owns a massive chunk of big pharma? If the Raiders really want Rodgers? While Carr met with the Jets, Rodgers participated in his darkness retreat. Carr, as you would imagine, was pretty happy about the whole thing when it came down. Jones had several dustups with the Patriots' piecemeal offensive coaching staff in the season after McDaniels left. His answer: The two guys that I probably have higher than most would be the corner from Illinois, [Devon] Witherspoon. They did just that over the weekend, meeting with Carr. As Carr and the Jets dined on pasta, Aaron Rodgers quite likely the Jets first choice as their quarterback for the next year or two embarked on his darkness retreat to try to sort out his future. If Carr is the Jets next quarterback, he surely isnt signing to be a placeholder for Wilson. Did Aaron Rodgers see his shadow? He has thrown for 30 or more touchdowns in a season just once and that was back. Theyre fascinated at the idea of adding Rodgers, Darlington reported, but the two distinct timelines have created the ultimate predicament for the Jets. New Orleans looks like its heading into rebuild territory. Follow Zack on Twitter @ZackBlatt. I think Carr improves this team enough that they will be able to hang with the big dogs. It has been reported that Carr wants to make a decision about his next team before the start of free agency. The Jets will explore Derek Carr. Since Douglas took over in 2019, the Jets have allowed the fourth-most sacks in the league (190). Rodgers, because of his experience as the higher-profile superstar, likely would handle the New York market better than Carr, who hasnt been exposed to nearly as much media scrutiny as Rodgers. No, in that, well, his game is a little like those of his Alabama predecessors, Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones, in that his talents arent best displayed in that sort of setting. But for now, his camp insists that hes gonna do whatever it takes to keep playing. The Bulldogs were indeed a formidable force with Carr and Adams in 2012 and 2013 Carr threw 87 touchdown passes to 15 interceptions in that time, and Adams caught 233 of Carrs passes for 3,031 yards and 38 touchdowns. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Thats also why, if Im one of those guys, and I get tagged, I pull every lever to try and force the team to do a long-term deal. Its hard to put an exact timetable, Douglas said. The former Raiders quarterback spent a couple of days in New Jersey two weekends ago meeting with Douglas, coach Robert Saleh and offensive assistant coaches. "If I was [Jets owner] Woody Johnson, I would go Derek Carr as my 1, Jimmy G as my second option and then Aaron Rodgers as my third option." Rodgers is potentially available for trade this . Obviously were going to be exploring the veteran quarterback market this offseason and well look at every available option, Douglas said. And whether they do it now, or a month from now, or not at all, because of all this, therell be a lot of eyeballs on Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus this week. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian). (John Raoux, Matt Slocum and John . Quarterback wasnt the only topic, but it was the most important one and it will be until the Jets settle (or miss) on one of their top targets before the start of free agency in March, which seems to be the goal. He also covered the Arizona Wildcats for the Arizona Daily Star. NFL Draft order 2023: First-round picks for every team after Chiefs beat Eagles in Super Bowl 57, What Tom Brady retirement means for Buccaneers, Raiders, 49ers & Aaron Rodgers as NFL QB carousel begins to spin. Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) March 17, 2022. The focus leading up to the franchise tag deadline, eight days from now, will be on Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, and rightfully so. 2. Cousins is also a little more aggressive and can stretch the field for McDaniels better than Carr. Get instant advice on your decision to start Aaron Rodgers or Derek Carr for Week 18. 26th in Y/A, 19th in Passer Rating, 9th most INTs, 2016 If Mike White can make that team click, Derek Carr could take them to the next level. 7 overall pick in the first round of the 2023 draft. Gutekunst said he hasnt talked trades with other teams yet. Who in their right mind believes Carr has the cache to recruit other FAs to, of all places, the Jets? All I want to hear is Rodgers wont play in Green Bay in 2023. 1 for the Jets, finding someone to protect him isnt far behind, Jets GM confident Zach Wilson will hit his very high ceiling, Jets GM feeling really good about extension talks with star, Jets to play Browns in Hall of Fame Game as two legends get enshrined, engaged in preliminary discussions with the Packers, according to longtime Packers beat writer Bob McGinn. The Jets reportedly are interested in both. Were going to respect his process and then, again, well be ready to make a decision when the time comes.. The Buffalo Bills will keep an eye on New York here . Love stinks, yeah yeah. Carr has to be the hungrier player, having never won before and with a chip on his shoulder after having been shunned by the Raiders, the only team for which hes ever played. Thered be similar benefits this year for Chicago and a trade partner to start working on a deal now. Carr had a down year by his standards in 2022 (3,522 yards, 24 touchdowns, 14 interceptions, 60.8 percent completions), which still wouldve been one of the best seasons for a quarterback in Jets history. I think everybody would like it done sooner rather than later but everyone has their own process. Plus, with his salary it doesnt make any sense to give anything up for him. https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2022/03/17/davante-adams-trade-raiders-derek-carr-aaron-rodgers/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He left a strong impression with everybody., Ranking the top 150 NFL free agents: Quarterbacks, playmaking defenders dominate the top 10. Young's weight will be a big deal for teams evaluating him at this week's NFL combine. I also asked the same question to my old ESPN buddy Todd McShay. On that noteJeremiah mentioned to me that based on the makeup of this years draft class, and since there really isnt a Myles Garrett at the top, it may make sense for the Bears to drop further down in the top 10, in an effort to accumulate more capital both in this years draft and future drafts, which makes a lot of sense to me. INDIANAPOLIS The Jets continue to wait on Aaron Rodgers' situation to be cleared up, but it hasn't stopped them from staying in contact with Derek Carr. Yes, in that itll make people wonder if the weight is artificial, with chances seemingly good that hell turn around and workout, but not weigh in, at his pro day. INDIANAPOLIS The Jets continue to wait on Aaron Rodgers situation to be cleared up, but it hasnt stopped them from staying in contact with Derek Carr. Wait. The Raiders cut Carr ahead of committing another $32.9 million, so it's not appealing to get Cousins based from the Vikings based on his $36.25 cap hit for 2023, but they would be more willing to make it work on a restructured deal as part of the trade. He did visit the New Orleans Saints before his release from the Raiders. It is unknown how we will respond and fit into Bill O'Brien system. NFL Networks Ian Rapoport said on February 17 that theres a chance that Carr could still visit one more franchise before making a decision. I think that makes the choice an easy one, personality aside. And this week is important because those two teams, and the other 30, will be here. Its built for playing ball.. The fact that the Jets or any other team still havent done that is a strong indication that the Rodgers domino needs to fall first. The Raiders had attempted to deal Carr to the Saints, where he could have been reunited with his first NFL coach, Dennis Allen. 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