N/S Aiden O’Connell switched jersey numbers because he feels it disrespects Derek Carr (1 Viewer)

[RaginSaint93]

Raiders QB changes number as nod to Carr: ‘It felt disrespectful’

Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell said on Maxx Crosby’s “The Rush” podcast he decided to switch numbers this offseason out of respect for Derek Carr.

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[Judge_Smails]

I bet Raphael Bush feels guilty right now.

 

[St. Widge]

I bet O'Connell eats at Chipotle too.

 

[Judge_Smails]

I bet O'Connell eats at Chipotle too.

Sounds like a guy DA would like. Eats at chipotle and apologizes for things that aren’t necessary. j/k

 

[Joodas Avila]

I bet O'Connell eats at Chipotle too.

Dude, hellye he does…look at his chins.

 

[DerrickB]

I've heard it all.

 

[SonOfNOLA]

Raiders franchise leader in TDs, yards and completions. Carr deserves O’Connell’s gesture.

 

[Louisiana Joseph]

This is commendable.

 

[kcirdor]

Dumb. I'm not changing my number for someone that isn't even on the team. That's "my" number.

 

[SystemShock]

Either O'Connell truly thinks it is disrespectful to use the previous QB's number, or O'Connell doesn't want to remind Raiders fans of Carr.

 

[la. champ1]

Raiders franchise leader in TDs, yards and completions. Carr deserves O’Connell’s gesture.

Agree. Respect him for feeling that way to an extent.

 

[RiverRat]

I bet Raphael Bush feels guilty right now.

we Twitter bullied that man into taking 25

 

[St. Geezy]

Honestly seems a little disrespectful of the equipment staff to do that in year one after a long time starter at that position left. Not sure if maybe they were out of numbers though.

 

[St. Widge]

Honestly seems a little disrespectful of the equipment staff to do that in year one after a long time starter at that position left. Not sure if maybe they were out of numbers though.

I mean despite the numbers he put up, Carr didn't exactly leave on the best terms and while he put up some numbers he never really won anything there. Sure they did him wrong, but he basically refused all trades to ensure they would get nothing for him.

Beyond that, I guess I just never get the you can't wear someone's old number thing. In some other sports, like soccer for instance, it's considered to be honoring the other player by wearing their number. I guess I don't see how it's disrespectful. But, I do get that the culture of American football is different from other sports for some.

 

[44slayer]

Imagine if Drew Brees didnt wear #9 in New Orleans because he felt it disrespected 1972-73 Saints legend Happy Feller.

If Oconnell wanted to change numbers fine. Dont make up a legend as an excuse. Paying respect to a perpetually average qb seems, forced. Carr doesnt rate that type of move.

Shout out to Happy Feller though.