The Oakland Raiders drafted Derek Carr out of Fresno State to be the future of the franchise at the quarterback position, but Carr’s time could come much sooner than expected. The Raiders have placed Carr over Matt McGloin on the depth chart and many believe he will challenge Matt Schaub for the Week 1 start.
Multiple reports are coming out about Carr’s status in the Raider depth chart, but he still remains a underdog to start in his rookie season.
“ESPN’s Jim Trotter said it would take something “catastrophic” for Carr to start in 2014. Schaub would have to falter for Carr to get his shot, even if Carr is presumably ready before then.
Per NFL Media’s Albert Breer, there is an internal belief that Carr will push Schaub for the starting job. While it may seem like it, this isn’t necessarily new information.
It would be more surprising if a second-round draft pick didn’t push a veteran who was coming off the worst year of his career and playing on what is—for all intents and purposes—a one-year deal. According to Spotrac.com, Schaub will make $8 million in 2013, and every dollar of it is guaranteed in 2014. In 2015, the Raiders will owe Schaub nothing if he is released, but they can keep him around for $5.5 million.”
The Raiders have been searching high and low for a franchise signal caller ever since Rich Gannon retired in 2004 and even before then. Gannon led Oakland to a Super Bowl and the Raiders have not had stability at the position or a winning record since. Carr was brought in to be the next big thing for the Raiders and even if he doesn't start a game this season, Carr will likely be given the nod in 2015.
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