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Raiders: 4 parties that benefit the most from the Derek Carr extension

By Sean Basile

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 05: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders prepares to take the field before a game against the Washington Football Team at Allegiant Stadium on December 05, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Washington Football Team defeated the Raiders 17-15. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 05: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders prepares to take the field before a game against the Washington Football Team at Allegiant Stadium on December 05, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Washington Football Team defeated the Raiders 17-15. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images) /
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Raiders: 4 parties that benefit the most from the Derek Carr extension

Raider Nation

In no particular order, the first component is Raider Nation itself, the Raiders fans.

The fanbase seems to be somewhat split on Derek Carr as it pertains to his ability to lead them back to a championship for the first time since 1983-84.

He’s managed to keep himself firmly in the middle of the pack of quarterbacks in the league ever since he began his pro career. In recent years, he’s also crept his way up to either just outside the top ten or perhaps even in that top ten depending on who you talk to.

The jury is arguably still out on Carr, even at age 31 now. So, what an extension does for Raiders fans at this time is reassure them the organization is committed to winning with Carr as its quarterback.

Whatever your opinion may be on Carr, it has become abundantly clear (perhaps for the first time in a few years) that the Raiders believe they can win a Super Bowl with him. That is a question dating back to the Gruden era that has now been answered fluently.

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