The signs for the Las Vegas Raiders and quarterback Derek Carr are probably goodbye. The 31-year-old will not play in the next two games and a split in the offseason seems likely. Wide receiver Davante Adams is reportedly flirting with a move in that event as well.
In the season-ending trade, the Las Vegas Raiders have cut longtime quarterback Derek Carr. Carr will not be benched, however, but has already been cut from the Raiders’ roster. In his place, Jarrett Stidham will slide into the starting lineup for the game against the San Francisco 49ers. A separation in the offseason currently seems to be a realistic scenario.
His wide receiver Davante Adams is displeased with the decision. This year’s Pro Bowler joined the Raiders in the offseason, a big reason being the chemistry between him and his “best buddy” Carr, who already played together in college for Fresno State.
Wearing a jumper from that same university, he gave an interview in the Raiders locker room: “I don’t think anybody here was happy about that decision. I wouldn’t be here if he wasn’t the quarterback. “
Davante Adams: “Have to consider all options”
Adams has collected 88 catches for 1290 yards and twelve touchdowns so far this season. “We need to finish the season now and then consider all options,” Adams said. The Raiders are playing a disappointing season so far, with head coach Josh McDaniels still in fear for his job at the start of the season. The Raiders face a fresh start in the event of a Carr departure. The 30-year-old Adams presumably wants to play the final top years of his career with a competitive team.
The Raiders will face the San Francisco 49ers on Day 17, and the Kansas City Chiefs on the final day of play. Currently the Raiders have a 6-9 record, with two wins from the last two games there would still be a mini-chance of making the playoffs, but in this scenario the Raiders would need help from other games.
According to a simulator in The New York Times, the playoff chances, even with two wins, are only five percent. A loss to the 49ers or Chiefs would officially end the Raiders’ playoff hopes. And maybe the time of Carr and Adams, too.
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