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DEREK CARR OPENS UP ABOUT RAIDERS FIRING JOSH MCDANIELS

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
December 6, 2024
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DEREK CARR OPENS UP ABOUT RAIDERS FIRING JOSH MCDANIELS

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 18: Head coach Josh McDaniels of the Las Vegas Raiders and Derek Carr #4 react during the second half against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)

Former Raiders Coach and GM Fired After Benching Derek Carr

In a shocking turn of events, former head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler were fired by the Las Vegas Raiders during the 2023 season. This decision came after they made the bold move to move on from quarterback Derek Carr. However, it seems that their decision did not result in long-term success for the team.

Carr, who is now with the New Orleans Saints, had always envisioned spending his entire career with the Raiders. So, when he received the news of his benching and eventual release, he was understandably upset. While Carr did not perform well during the 2022 season, it is clear that the team as a whole was not coached effectively, as McDaniels was fired just eight games into the 2023 season.

Despite the disappointment, Carr chose to take the high road. When asked about McDaniels and Ziegler’s firing on the “Two G’s in a Pod” podcast, Carr simply stated, “I didn’t need to say anything.” He acknowledged that the team had a winning record of 9-8 but did not make the playoffs. Carr did not feel the need to criticize or gloat, recognizing that it is ultimately a business and that McDaniels and Ziegler were doing their best.

Carr’s vindication came as the Raiders struggled with poor quarterback play throughout the 2023 season. However, he is not dwelling on the past. Instead, he is focused on his future with the Saints.

Looking back at the benching incident, the Raiders were 6-9 at the time. Carr admitted that he didn’t take the news well. In a candid moment, he shared, “I sat there with a pretty dumbfounded face and I said, ‘I didn’t think nine years of work would end like this.'” Carr expressed gratitude to McDaniels and acknowledged that he had many thoughts but chose to keep them to himself. He didn’t want to damage any relationships or say something he might regret.

While it may have been fair to bench Carr based on his performance, the way the Raiders handled the situation clearly left him unhappy. However, Carr is choosing to move forward and focus on what lies ahead. He recently shared his thoughts on the matter in an episode of the “Two G’s in a Pod” podcast.

It seems that Carr’s time with the Raiders has come to an end, but his journey continues with the Saints. Only time will tell what the future holds for this talented quarterback.

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RAIDERS MAKE SHOCKING QB SWITCH: DEREK CARR OUT, JIMMY GAROPPOLO IN!

In a surprising turn of events, the Las Vegas Raiders have decided to replace their star quarterback Derek Carr with Jimmy Garoppolo. This shocking move comes shortly after the firing of head coach Josh McDaniels, who had benched Garoppolo earlier in the season. However, it seems that Garoppolo’s time with the Raiders may be short-lived, as rumors suggest he might be cut during the upcoming offseason.

Many fans and analysts are now questioning whether the Raiders made the right decision. In hindsight, it appears that sticking with Carr might have been a wiser choice. Nevertheless, at the time, the decision to make a change was seen as the correct move by the team’s management.

It’s no secret that the Raiders had hit a ceiling with Carr. Despite his talent, the team felt that they needed to move on and avoid paying him the hefty salary he was demanding. While the plan to replace Carr may not have been well thought out, it was a necessary step in the team’s pursuit of success.

As the Raiders embark on this new chapter with Garoppolo at the helm, only time will tell if this gamble will pay off. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

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