Las Vegas Raiders: 3 trades to send Marcus Mariota to the Indianapolis Colts

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Marcus Mariota #8 of the Las Vegas Raiders stands on the field during warmups before a game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium on December 26, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Dolphins defeated the Raiders 26-25. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

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T.J. Carrie had 2 interceptions for the Indianapolis Colts in 2020, returning 1 for a touchdown.New York Jets At Indianapolis Colts /

Las Vegas Raiders: 3 trades to send Marcus Mariota to the Indianapolis Colts

As with the first scenario, the Colts get a quarterback they need, and the Raiders get a cornerback they need. T.J. Carrie was drafted by the then-Oakland Raiders, leaving the franchise in free agency after the 2017 campaign, and then landing in Indianapolis. Under coach Matt Eberflus, Carrie has been a big part of the Colts’ success in recent years.

Developing from a mostly zone player to a man-to-man player, Carrie has seen a lot of playing time in the past two years. Last season, he was a full-time starter on a defense with a lot of talent.

He intercepted two passes and allowed only two touchdowns last season as he played left and right cornerback positions covering the Z and X receivers. He had six pass breakups and held opposing passers to an 80 rating, while also posting eight tackles for a loss as well.

Carrie returning to the Raiders as a more well-rounded player would be beneficial to Bradley and the secondary in a big way.

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