Listen, I don't try to live my life as a contrarian. That's not true -- I kind of do. I've spent a lot of time in public houses and taverns, and I've heard a lot of the sports world's most popular opinions. Sometimes, I think it's best to take a look at the other side. In this space, I articulate positions that are the opposite of what most people think -- unpopular opinions, if you will -- and explain why, well, my unpopular opinions are right and everyone else is wrong. Below, I explain why we should expect a monster season out of a perennially underappreciated quarterback:. Derek Carr is tired of your disrespect. If I'm being completely honest, I'm tired of it, too. There might not be a fan base that besmirches its starting quarterback more than the Raiders' fan base -- and I say this as a person who roots for the Chicago Bears.

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Aug 24, The Las Vegas Raiders are a beloved franchise throughout the nation, let alone the world. In all corners of the world, if one looks hard enough, a Silver and Black fan can be found. Of course, the Raider Nation fanbase understood exactly while the precaution was taken weeks before the regular season is scheduled to kick off.
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We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. The Raiders quarterback has had an up-and-down career. Derek Carr is entering his seventh NFL season with a chip on his shoulder. In , the year-old will have an opportunity to silence critics—both internal and external. Coach Jon Gruden has reportedly vouched for Carr as the Raiders starter, but earlier this offseason, he signed veteran Marcus Mariota, a former no. Everything you need to get ready for your fantasy football draft. Carr has had a roller coaster of an NFL career. The second-round pick seemingly helped to revive the Raiders, providing stability at quarterback that the franchise has lacked since Rich Gannon in the early s. In , Carr propelled the Silver and Black to their first winning record in 14 years before a broken leg in Week 16 cost him a chance at leading the Raiders in the playoffs.
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