Derek Carr was on thin ice this year. His performance with the Raiders was a bust. It shattered all their hopes of even keeping the case for a Super Bowl trip. Carr publicly announced his divergence from the franchise. But before leaving, he had some sparkling presents for two of his Las Vegas teammates. The NFL fans kept their thoughts over the quarterback’s parting gifts.
Despite having an underwhelming season, Derek Carr has remained a humble person. Whether on or off the field, the quarterback has showcased the utmost courtesy toward everyone. He bid the Raiders adieu with a heavy heart, but he certainly left a smile with his thoughtful gifts.
NFL fans share thoughts over Derek Carr’s thoughtful gift
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Derek Carr commissioned two jersey number pendants with regular and black diamonds for Davante Adams and Maxx Crosby. The pendants feature the numbers 17 and 98, the jersey numbers of the WR and DB, respectively. Derek Carr may not be able to win a Lombardi with the Raiders. But he gave them one such thing to commemorate their friendship.
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The NFL Fandom kept their thoughts in the comment section of the above Instagram post.
One user said, “Damn rest of the team is about to be salty.”
Another user said, “Sucks for Adams cause Carr was literally the reason he went to LV in the first place.”
Cassius Marsh Sr. pointed out, “Raiders doing Derek Carr so damn dirty.”
But this user said, “Too bad he couldn’t gift them a Super Bowl ring.”
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Another user expressed, “I’m sad seeing this DC a real one.”
This user proclaimed, “Derek Carr is a good dude. Just not a good enough QB.”
Moreover, this user saw it as a “Class act.”
Now that Derek Carr became a departing quarterback, where could he land up next to flourish?
New and possible destinations for Derek Carr
Despite having a mediocre season, one should not rule out Derek Carr’s craft and his ability as a top quarterback. Now that his time with the Raiders has come to an end, there are ample opportunities that could reach out to him in the future.
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#Raiders Derek Carr has a no-trade clause so he will get to choose and be part of the process of where he plays next. #RaiderNation #NFL pic.twitter.com/QaidrA6qbF
— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) January 12, 2023
Carr could be an asset for the Buccaneers. If TB12 becomes a free agent, it could look like an ideal spot for DC4. Moreover, given the situation with Tua Tagovailoa, the Dolphins need a veteran quarterback to hold the fort. The Commanders could also be the zone for Carr to head to next.
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Since Carr has control over where would he heads next, it would be an interesting scenario to witness.
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