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Derek Carr finally gets to experience throwing to Amari Cooper

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  • Bill Williamson, ESPN Staff Writer Close
    • Covered AFC West for five seasons for ESPN.com
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    • Also covered Vikings, Packers, Seahawks

ALAMEDA, Calif. – It’s like getting that hot new video game for Christmas and then not being able to use it until Valentine’s Day.

The Oakland Raiders gave second-year quarterback Derek Carr a gift on April 30 when they took the best offensive playmaker available -- Alabama receiver Amari Cooper -- with the No.