Derek Carr's brother David provides huge update on his possible NFL return
A recent report revealed that the Cincinnati Bengals "checked in on" possibly acquiring retired quarterback Derek Carr before landing veteran Joe Flacco via a trade with the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 7.
During a chat with Stephen Hicks that ABC30 Fresno aired on Thursday night, David Carr, while grinning, said he could "neither confirm nor deny" the story regarding his brother and the Bengals. David then strongly suggested that Derek is open to returning to the NFL if the right opportunity arises.
What Derek Carr is looking for in next NFL team
"Derek would like to be in a situation that obviously is a team that really needs a guy to come in and take 'em (for) the long haul," David explained, per Erich Richter of the New York Post. "There’s a feeling that maybe (Bengals star quarterback) Joe Burrow might come back at some point this year — at least try to come back. I don’t know if Derek would feel comfortable being in a situation where, say, he was to enter in a team situation where the quarterback was hurt and he drove them all the way in, they got into the playoffs, and then he had to go sit on the sidelines."
Derek Carr retired as an active player in May due to reasons related to a significant shoulder injury. Still, he admitted in September that he "wouldn’t say never" regarding a possible comeback. He remains under contract with the New Orleans Saints, so any interested team would have to make a deal with the Saints for his services before the Nov. 4 trade deadline.
As for Burrow, he went down with a serious toe injury in Week 2 that left him needing surgery. Cincinnati has since fallen to 2-4 and likely won't rush him back into action if the club is out of the playoff hunt when he's cleared to play against a live defense.
Is Derek Carr ready to play this fall?
"I think that if a scenario shows itself, which historically those have popped up, and obviously, God forbid you don’t want a quarterback on a team that is a contender to go down, but this stuff happens. So, Derek will definitely be ready if that situation arises," David added about his brother's mindset.
That comment indicates Derek has kept himself in solid shape since the spring. While ESPN's Jeremy Fowler mentioned on Wednesday that there's currently "a scarcity of" noteworthy NFL quarterback jobs available heading into Week 7, history shows that could change on any given Sunday.
Mahomes Hypes Up Chiefs-Raiders Rivalry as Chiefs Seek to Extend Dominance
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be looking to keep his hot streak going on Sunday when they battle their AFC West Rivals, the Las Vegas Raiders, in a home game at Arrowhead Stadium.
Mahomes is coming off a strong performance in his last time out, which saw the Chiefs put an end to the Detroit Lions’ four-game winning streak with a 30-17 home win in Week 6. Mahomes looked incredible in that one, completing 22-of-30 passes for 257 yards and three touchdowns, as well as 32 yards and one rushing TD on 10 carries.
The Chiefs improved to 3-3 after their victory against the Lions, and they will now put their record on the line against a 2-4 Vegas side.
The Chiefs and Raiders have one of the most storied rivalries in the NFL — one that dates back to their AFL roots in 1960. There have been more than a few memorable battles between these two sides through the decades, including the infamous bench-clearing brawl in 1970 that started with a Chiefs wide receiver Otis Taylor and Raiders defensive end Ben Davidson.
While there have been no recent fights between these two teams — at least nothing similar to the 1970 brawl — there’s no denying that the bitter rivalry between the Chiefs and the Raiders is alive and well to this day.
Mahomes recently shared his thoughts on the rivalry narrative, and the Chiefs QB did his part to add fuel to the flame.
"I always say it doesn't matter if you're doing good, they're doing good, both doing good, both doing bad, this game – it means more to everybody,” Mahomes said, via Raiders.com. “Everybody that's playing in the game, both sides of the football. You have to have that mentality.
“It's a true rivalry game. You don't have a lot of those in the NFL, and I'm blessed to be a part of it because it really does bring out the best in both teams."
It’s the Chiefs who have the historical advantage over the Raiders entering Sunday’s matchup. Kansas City leads their overall series, 75-55-2, including postseason face-offs, which the Chiefs lead, 2-1.
As Mahomes said, however, all the numbers will be set aside once they take the field on Sunday. All the records will mean nothing as players on both teams do everything in their power to ensure that it's their side that takes the win in the latest edition of the long-standing rivalry.
Kickoff from Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday is scheduled at 1:00 p.m. ET.
