Raiders Make Bold Move, Bench Carr and Turn to Stidham

The Oakland Raiders have made a bold move today, benching veteran quarterback Derek Carr and turning to Jarrett Stidham as their new starting QB. This news was first reported by Adam Schefter on Twitter. The move is sure to surprise many fans of the team, as Carr has been the face of the franchise since 2014. He’s been one of the most consistent quarterbacks in the league over that time period, leading the Raiders to three consecutive winning seasons from 2016-2018. However, with a 4-12 record this season and an aging roster, it appears that head coach Jon Gruden has decided it’s time for a change at quarterback. Stidham is an intriguing prospect who was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2019 but didn’t see much playing time due to Tom Brady’s presence on the team. He spent last season on injured reserve but has shown flashes of potential when given opportunities in practice and preseason games. It will be interesting to see how he fares with more playing time in Oakland next season. The Raiders have also made several other moves this offseason, including signing free agent running back Kenyan Drake and trading for wide receiver Will Fuller V from Houston. These moves indicate that Gruden is looking to build around Stidham and give him every opportunity to succeed in 2021. It remains to be seen if this move will pay off for Oakland or not, but one thing is certain – it shows that they are committed to building a winning culture for years to come. Only time will tell if Stidham can take advantage of his opportunity and lead them back into contention next season.