LAS VEGAS — The Raiders’ transition from longtime quarterback Derek Carr, a decision that had been brewing for more than a month and came with the blessing of owner Mark Davis, was the first key domino to fall in what is bound to be an eventful next five months.
Fair warning: Get used to hearing about Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo, both of whom are attractive options for the Raiders at quarterback should each become available in free agency.
As emotional as the decision might have been to bench Carr, it was surprisingly easy by the time it was made last week. Between the financial risks of continuing to play him and the Raiders’ diminishing confidence in him, it was time to move on.
