One of the biggest (and most important) decisions the Raiders will have to make this offseason is what is the future of Derek Carr with the team. Carr has been solid over the last two years under head coach Jon Gruden, but could the team opt to go in a different direction sooner rather than later?
If Mike Mayock and Gruden come to the conclusion that the team needs to upgrade at the quarterback position, the 2020 draft might be the year for the Raiders to select their next franchise passer.
In a recent mock draft by Josh Edwards of CBS Sports, the Raiders selected quarterback Justin Herbert from Oregon at pick No. 12. Here is what Edwards had to say about the possible pairing:
Jacob Eason could also make sense here; Jon Gruden will develop an affinity for one of them. Upside is the key word for each of those players. It will require some work to bring out the production.
Herbert is one of the eight quarterbacks who will be attending the 2020 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. If he can have a solid week there, he should be able to secure his top-15 selection. Herbert has outstanding size and arm talent but needs to be more consistent when facing pressure.
If Gruden is looking for a quarterback with an all-world arm and athleticism, Herbert may be his top passer in this draft. Keep an eye on Herbert next week at the Senior Bowl as he could be the team’s franchise quarterback for the next decade.
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