Options for the Oakland Raiders if they decide to move on from Derek Carr

By Nick Ellis | Dec 1, 2019

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 24: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders reacts after an incomplete pass during the first half of the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 28: Teddy Bridgewater #5 of the New Orleans Saints looks on against the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 28, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /

Teddy Bridgewater

Teddy Bridgewater is another quarterback that has had an up and down career, but when he is on the field, he has been exceptional. When Drew Brees went down, Bridgewater stepped up big time for the New Orleans Saints, playing in six games and leading the team to five wins.

In his six games under center, Bridgewater recorded nine touchdowns to just two interceptions, as well as defeating legit teams such as Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys. Although Bridgewater may be unproven to an extent, if the Raiders can get him in free agency for the right price, they may consider it.

It was not too long ago that Bridgewater was considered one of the better young quarterbacks in football, before a non-contact knee injury nearly ended his career. He is back healthy, and based on what we saw from him when he took over for Brees this season, he can still be as dynamic on the field as he was when he was considered the future of the Minnesota Vikings.

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