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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

The NFL athletes have had some unique interactions and fan meetups in their careers. Be it unique or embarrassing, they have experienced it all. In many scenarios, the athletes have been very generous and down-to-earth toward their fans; Cory Asbury is among such people, who share a recent tale of his son’s encounter with Raiders QB Derek Carr.

Every NFL team has a roaring fanbase, which has had significant importance to the organization. The teams have always prioritized the fans. Moreover, most fan bases have a dedicated name as well. Especially in some challenging circumstances like the pandemic, organizations make it a point to preserve relationships with their most ardent fans while still making the regular season and playoffs enjoyable and thrilling.

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Derek Carr keeps his commitment

In recent times, American Christian musician Cory Asbury recalls his meetup of his kid with Las Vegas QB, Derek Carr. In a Facebook post, he shares a lengthy post about their recent meetup with the quarterback.

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He mentions, “Last night, my son saw Jesus in a new way… I had the privilege of leading worship yesterday in the company of about 10,000 men, one of them being NFL quarterback, Derek Carr. If you know my son, Gabriel, at all, you know he’s one of the biggest football fans in the world. Needless to say, he was EXTREMELY pumped when I told him he might get the chance to meet Mr. Carr.”

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Asbury also reveals that he leaned over and asked Derek if his son, Gabriel, could take a picture with him before he departed. “Anything for that kid!” he responded, with a cheerful face. As the meeting came to a close, Gabriel and he discovered Derek had left. While Cory emphasizes to his son, he receives a text message a few minutes later. “Derek wanted me to let you know he’s on his way back to the venue. Gotta get that pic for Gabriel!” He also shares a picture of his son alongside the quarterback.

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For someone like Derek Carr, an NFL quarterback performing at the elite rate, here on the grandest scale, and also is revered by countless. He returns to fulfill a word to a 12-year-old kid. There’s a justification why Raiders fans have taken The Raiders QB1 in higher regard than anyone else.

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