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Derek Carr had a tough season in the NFL.
And now, he's ready to fight.
The Raiders quarterback watched the core of the team he led to a 12-4 record two seasons ago dismounted around him. New Chief Jon Gruden has his own vision and does not include the stars or the general manager of the old regime.
Angst starts with Jon Gruden talking about Kyler Murray
Except that Carr is still standing. For the moment. Gruden appears to be caught up with former Oklahoma quarterback, Kyler Murray, winner of the Heisman Trophy, who should be part of the first round pick of the upcoming NFL draft.
The Raiders therefore have three first-round selections in this project.
"I used to think about it until I saw Drew Brees twice a year in Tampa, "Gruden told the press on Tuesday about his thoughts on the smaller quarters." Then I met Russell Wilson coming out of the state N.C., and now I'm looking at this kid, Murray, coming out of Oklahoma and I'm putting away all the prototypes I had. I had a prototype for the size of the hands, the height, the strength of the arms, etc.
"We are looking for guys who can play. They are of all shapes and sizes.
So here is. Gruden seems interested in Murray.
Max Kellerman attacks Carr and approves Murray
Max Kellerman of ESPN's "First Take" was based on the idea of a possible Raiders-Murray couple to set the tone for Carr on Wednesday.
"You can see when a quarterback does not want it," Kellerman said Wednesday. "And Carr did not want it, I think Gruden knows they have to move on.
"The question is, can they get something for him? Is there a placeholder until they find the next guy? How long will it take to develop the next guy?
And Kyler Murray. If you can catch it in the rough. Hell yeah. "
Kellerman did not question Carr's abilities with this take. He took his character as a professional. These can be interpreted as opposite words, and that's exactly how Carr took them.
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Derek Carr through his career
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Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 24: Quarterback Derek Carr # 4 of the Oakland Raiders launches the ball against the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter on December 24, 2016 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Raiders won 33-25. (Photo by Brian Bahr / Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 23: Former Fresno State quarterback Derek Carr attends the 2014 NFL at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 23, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins / Getty Images)
ALAMEDA, Calif. – MAY 16: Derek Carr # 4 of the Oakland Raiders participates in Minicamp rookie exercises on May 16, 2014 in Alameda, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images)
On August 8, 2014, quarterback Derek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders at the line of scrimmage during the Minnesota Vikings match against the Oakland Raiders at the TCF Bank stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Vikings 10 and Raiders 6. (Photo by Brian Ekart / Icon SMI / Corbis via Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI – AUGUST 22: Derek Carr, No. 4 Oakland Raiders, warms up before a preparatory game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on August 22, 2014 in Green Bay, Wisconsin . The Packers defeated the Raiders 31-21. (Photo by John Konstantaras / Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 7: (DAILY NEW YORK OUT) Derek Carr N ° 4 of the Oakland Raiders in action against the New York Jets on September 7, 2014 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets defeated the Raiders 19-14. (Photo by Jim McIsaac / Getty Images)
OAKLAND, Calif. – OCTOBER 12: Derek Carr, the fourth Oakland Raider player, attends the San Diego Chargers fourth quarter game at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Chargers won the match 31-28. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images)
Oakland, Calif., November 9: Quarterback Derek Carr, No. 4 Oakland Raider, looks out at the Denver Broncos Fields at the Oco Coliseum on November 9, 2014, in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – NOVEMBER 16: Quarterback Derek Carr of the Oakland Raiders, No. 4, reacts to the second half of the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on November 16, 2014 in San Diego, California. (Photo of Harry How / Getty Images)
Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 7: Derek Carr # 4 quarterback of the Oakland Raiders celebrates a win against the San Francisco 49ers at the end of the fourth quarter on December 7, 2014 at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Raiders won 24-13. (Photo by Brian Bahr / Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Derek Carr, No. 4 of the Oakland Raiders, pbades the Denver Broncos in a game at the Mile High Sports Authority Field on December 28, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger / Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Derek Carr, the No. 4 Oakland Raider, looks up to face the Denver Broncos at the Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds / Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 20: Derek Carr, No. 4 of the Oakland Raiders, celebrates his victory over the Baltimore Ravens at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 20, 2015 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – OCTOBER 25: Derek Carr, Oakland Raiders No. 4, celebrates his touchdown pbad to No. 88 Clive Walford in the second quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on October 25, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Photo of Harry How / Getty Images)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – November 08: Derek Carr # 4 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates a touchdown in the first quarter of the first quarter of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on November 8, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham / Getty Images)
November 22, 2015: Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) discusses with referee Clete Blakeman (34) about a penalty near the goal line in Sunday's game. noon at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Steven King / Icon Sportswire) (Photo by Steven King / Icon Sportswire / Corbis via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 13: Quarterback Derek Carr, No. 4 Oakland Raiders, and quarterback Brock Osweiler, No. 17 Denver Broncos, meet in the field after the Raiders 15-12 win on the Broncos at the Mile High Sports Authority Field on December 13, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds / Getty Images)
Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 24: Oakland Raiders No. 4 Derek Carr collapses against the San Diego Chargers in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game at the Oco Coliseum on December 24, 2015 in Oakland. in California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – AUGUST 12: Derek Carr, No. 4, Khalil Mack, No. 52 and Marquette King, No. 7 Oakland Raiders and their teammates prepare to launch on the pitch before the start of the season. 39th, a preparatory game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix. Stadium on August 12, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Raiders won 31-10. (Photo by Norm Hall / Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – SEPTEMBER 11: Derek Carr, No. 4 Oakland Raiders, celebrates his team's victory over the New Orleans Saints 35-34 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 11, 2016 in New Orleans. New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner / Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – SEPTEMBER 25: Head coach Jack Del Rio of quarterback Derek Carr, coach of the Oakland Raiders, during the first half of a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on September 25, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon / Getty Images)
Oakland, Calif. – November 6: An Oakland Raiders fan posts a sign for quarterback Derek Carr # 4 in the game against the Denver Broncos at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 6, 2016 in Oakland, California. California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images)
Oakland, Calif. – November 27: Derek Carr # 4 of the Oakland Raiders comes after a victory in the Carolina Panthers game on November 27, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham / Getty Images)
Oakland, Calif. – November 27: Derek Carr # 4 of the Oakland Riders reports to his teammates in the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers on November 27, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham / Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – DECEMBER 18: Derek Carr, No. 4 Oakland Raiders, plays a game on the line during the San Diego Chargers game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 18, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo of Harry How / Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 24: Derek Carr # 4 of the Oakland Raiders is badisted by medical staff after being injured in the right leg during their NFL game against the Colts of Indianapolis at Oakland Alameda Coliseum December 24, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Brian Bahr / Getty Images)
Las Vegas, NV – April 02: Derek Carr, NFL player, speaks at the 52nd Oscars of Country Music at T-Mobile Arena on April 2, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter / ACMA2017 / Getty Images for ACM)
ALAMEDA, CA – MAY 23: Quarterback Derek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders oversees the OTA field at the Oakland Raiders at the Raiders Training Center in Alameda, California on Wednesday. May 23, 2017 (photo by Samuel Stringer / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Carr wants to enter the octagon with "clowns on television"
Later on Wednesday, Carr contacted Dana White, UFC boss, on Twitter, to stage a fight with "two of these clowns on television".
One of these "clowns" is clearly Kellerman. The other is supposed to be his companion "First Take", Stephen A. Smith.
Carr then confirmed that Kellerman was the target of his anger, while insinuating that the ESPN host was accountable via his fists.
Carr would also like to have the opportunity to embarrbad Kellerman and Smith about their alleged lack of knowledge about football.
So yes, Carr is sensitive right now. His team is in shambles, his work is in jeopardy and a head on television has put his integrity as a professional and leader at stake.
It is difficult to blame him for wanting to enter the cage.
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