A few years ago, there was legitimate talk about the Raiders potentially trying to move on and replace Derek Carr. Even some believed that the Raiders might try to start Marcus Mariota over Carr when Jon Gruden first signed him.
But after leading the Raiders back to the playoffs in 2021 and signing a contract extension this offseason, there is no doubt who the leader of this team is going forward.
Going into the 2022 season, there is a chance that Carr could have his best season to date. And there are even some whispers that he should be among the favorites for the MVP.
