Derek Carr’s future with the Raiders is being discussed nonstop, an offseason tradition now three years running.
That didn’t happen during the quarterback’s rise to prominence, especially after a 2016 campaign where the Raiders made the playoffs and Carr was a legitimate MVP contender.
Jon Gruden’s return as head coach brought that about, even in relatively early stages of a contract extension that runs through 2022. It grew particularly loud before last year’s NFL draft and is increasing volume again this month with reported links to a Tom Brady pursuit in free agency.
Legendary former Raiders receiver Tim Brown considers all that just talk.