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Patriots reportedly considered trading for Derek Carr prior to 2021 season

Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler’s first order of business in Las Vegas likely won’t involve the Raiders’ quarterback situation.

McDaniels is such a fan of Derek Carr that he and the Patriots thought about trading for him when the team had a hole at quarterback last offseason, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

“For McDaniels, he now inherits a quarterback in Derek Carr that he’s always liked,” Rapoport said on NFL Network on Sunday. “In fact, the Patriots considered trading for Carr before the season. Now, McDaniels and Ziegler get him. A new day in Las Vegas.