derek carrs viral joke but gives raiders a serious problem

Derek Carrs viral joke masks contract decision that gives Raiders a serious problem

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Derek Carr had a brutal explanation for why the Raiders are trading him.

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The quarterback had a stellar performance at the inaugural Pro Bowl games in Las Vegas on Thursday.

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He had three points overall when he recorded 31 points in the accurate passing event to lead his AFC team to a 71–55 victory.

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This will likely be the last throw he makes as an official member of the Raiders, with both sides heading towards an inevitable divorce this season.

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After the event, ESPN analyst Ryan Clark asked Carr if he had ever been so hot in Las Vegas,

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And he replied: "Not so hot. Maybe that's why I'm going somewhere else."

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Clarke's laugh immediately doubled as Carr stood smiling at Allegiant Stadium, where the games are being held until Sunday.

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On Thursday night Carr said he would not extend the February 15 deadline to help facilitate trade from the raiders.

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Carr's $32.9 million base salary for 2023 and $7.5 million of his 2024 base salary become fully guaranteed,

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If he is still on the Raiders roster three days after Super Bowl 2023, which is on February 12.

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