Report: Raiders currently prefer Carr to Manziel

Discussion in 'Oakland Raiders' started by LebaneseFF, Mar 3, 2014.

  1. LebaneseFF

    LebaneseFF Error loading Staff Member Premium Member Fantasy Guru

    With more than two months to go until the first-ever May draft, the gap between the Scouting Combine and the selection process needs to be filled with something.

    Other than, you know, free agency.

    Before the focus fully shifts to the looming veteran swap meet, let’s pay a little (more) attention to the buzz regarding the quarterbacks expected to be taken at the top of the draft.

    Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times has the Raiders taking quarterback Derek Carr over Johnny Manziel in Farmer’s latest mock draft, with this observation: “The Raiders are known for their unconventional picks, so Manziel might seem like a natural fit for them. Word is, though, that they liked Carr more coming out of the Combine.”

    At a time when most presume the first three quarterbacks taken will be Manziel, Teddy Bridgewater, and Blake Bortles (but not necessarily in that or any specific order), it’s possible Carr will be crashing that three-man party. (Farmer has the Vikings taking Manziel, a possible modern-day Fran Tarkenton, at No. 8.)
    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/02/report-raiders-currently-prefer-carr-to-manziel/

    This is a huge smoke Signal isn't it?I can't see them drafting Carr at all.