Derek Carr world tour thread (updated with combine visits)

So we’ve now recruited our second starting QB from the Raiders, following in the footsteps of Kenny Stabler. Hopefully Carr’s tenure is much longer and more productive.

Overall, signing Carr is the most logical decision and it’s hardly surprising given that this coaching staff doesn’t have the luxury of developing a QB because the fans will not tolerate another underwhelming season. Statistically speaking, Carr is a safer bet than tanking for a pick and running the risk that we choose the wrong guy and spend years on the QB carousel like Cleveland and the Jets too, noting that the majority of first round QBs are busts.

However, Carr’s salary will be expensive, his ceiling to date has been B+ and he joins an offence that was thoroughly uninspiring in 2022. I hope he can lift this offence up rather than PC dragging Carr down to his level. If it doesn’t pan out, it will be a costly mistake. Here’s hoping that it does.