Moments after it was confirmed that the Oakland Raiders would be relocating to Las Vegas, quarterback Derek Carr issued a statement explaining his conflicted emotions.
Carr — a California native — wrote on Twitter that he was “overwhelmed with emotion” and wasn’t sure how to feel about the announcement. He praised Oakland fans and pledged that the Raiders would be “bringing a piece of Oakland with us” when they do make the move.
— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) March 27, 2017
It will be at least a year or two at least before the Raiders leave Oakland, but Carr’s emotions are rather similar to another franchise quarterback who saw his franchise relocate this offseason. The good news is, unlike his counterpart, Carr will at least have the opportunity to play a little longer in the city he’ll be departing.
