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Josh McDaniels says Derek Carr will “absolutely” be Raiders Week 1 starter

New Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels met with the media Wednesday, for the first time since his Jan. 31 introduction presser conference, at the NFL combine in Indianapolis.

McDaniels, who is always careful and guarded with his words publicly, didn’t break a lot of news during his media session, but he did commit to quarterback Derek Carr for this season, as expected. Here are some highlights:

  • On quarterback Derek Carr’s contract talks:

Despite recent reports that the Raiders are prepared to discuss a contract extension for Carr, who is entering the final year of his contract, McDaniels said there is nothing new going on in that regard, but it can always change.