The Oakland Raiders and quarterback Derek Carr are close to finalizing a deal that would pay Carr about $25 million per year. NFL Nation reporters weigh in on how Carr’s new deal could impact their team’s negotiations with their quarterbacks who could get new contracts in the very near future.
Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons: MVP Matt Ryan ($20.75 million per year) is one of 11 NFL QBs averaging more than $20 million per year and one of nine with $50 million-plus guaranteed in their contracts. With Carr on the verge of a deal that would top the one given to the Colts' Andrew Luck ($24.