Derek Carr, former Raiders quarterback, is eagerly anticipating a showdown with his former team in 2024. After spending nine seasons with the Raiders and a brief stint with the New Orleans Saints, Carr will finally face the team that drafted him for the first time.
“I am looking forward to it. I cannot wait,” Carr expressed during a social media interaction with fans. Carr, a second-round pick by the Raiders in 2014, holds numerous franchise records and led the team to the playoffs twice during his tenure. Following a benching in his final season with the Raiders, Carr joined the Saints and had an up-and-down first season with the team.
The upcoming matchup between Carr and the Raiders holds a level of intrigue as former Raiders GM Dave Ziegler and head coach Josh McDaniels gave up on Carr early on in the 2023 season. With a new coaching staff in place in Las Vegas, Carr will have the opportunity to face familiar faces like his close friend Davante Adams and former teammate Maxx Crosby.
Carr jokingly mentioned his strategy to deal with Crosby on the field, hinting at starting a fight and hoping the referee only sees Crosby’s reaction. While the exchange between Carr and Crosby may not be as iconic as famous sporting rivalries, it adds an element of excitement to their upcoming matchup.
Fans will have to wait until later this spring to see Carr take on his former team in what promises to be a compelling and emotional game for the veteran quarterback.
