The Las Vegas Raiders have decided to bench starting quarterback Derek Carr for the final two games of the season.
The Raiders are benching Derek Carr and turning to Jarrett Stidham as their new starting quarterback.
Carr has thrown a league-leading 14 interceptions, including three on Saturday night during a 13-10 loss to the Steelers.
Stidham has thrown just 61 passes and has never started an NFL game. pic.twitter.com/IJa1LfYGXT
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 28, 2022
Backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham will start the remaining game. This move is a huge shock to the entire NFL. Things certainly look like the Raiders organization will be heading in a new direction at quarterback next season with this move.
Derek Carr has been the Raiders’ starting quarterback since he was drafted. Carr has started almost every game of his career with the team. His performance this season is definitely why he’s on the bench. This season, Carr leads the NFL in interceptions with 14. He threw three critical interceptions in last week’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers that likely sealed his fate by not making a playoff team.
It remains to be seen if Derek Carr will play another shot for the Las Vegas Raiders. Carr signed a very team-friendly extension recently. If Las Vegas decides to cut it, they wouldn’t lose as much money. Head coach Josh McDaniels made the decision because they want to keep him to maintain his trade value.
Teams could use a quarterback like Derek Carr. Teams like the Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets are good landing spots for Carr. Who knows what the future holds for Carr, but it looks like his time in Las Vegas is coming up. to its end.
The Raiders now turn to Jarret Stidham. Stidham was selected in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. He has never started an NFL game in his career, and he will have his time to shine. Unfortunately, they face the best defenses and the best overall team in the San Francisco 49ers.
The Raiders are 10 points under the favorites this week according to NFL betting sites. With Las Vegas starting Stidham, look for San Francisco to win big in this one.
