Derek Carr Stirs Controversy With Viral Raiders Quote

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Derek Carr is no longer a member of the Las Vegas Raiders, but he is still in close contact with them.

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On Feb. 14, Carr was officially released by the Raiders and he signed with the Saints less than a month later.

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However, his career with the club that drafted him 36th overall in 2014 effectively ended after Week 16 this past season.

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In the eye of the storm stands Derek Carr's profound statement that serves as the epicenter of the controversy.

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The quote, “I'm committed to the Raiders, but I want to win; I'm not here to just get a paycheck."

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Resonated across the sports world like a thunderclap.  Derek Carr bringing up his franchise records to justify why he shouldn't have been benched the final 2 games.

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The Saints set the offseason quarterback dominoes in motion by agreeing to a deal with former Raiders signal-caller Derek Carr in early March.

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It's no secret that Derek Carr has been loyal to the Raiders. He's even said that he would quit before playing for another team.