The Facts: Despite a strong desire by Carr to hammer out a lucrative contract extension before the start of training camp, there has been no significant communication between his agent and the Raiders within the last several weeks. Two sources said Carr, given his previously stated desire to be a "Raider for life," has grown frustrated with the slow pace of discussions and is extremely eager to get the deal done before the start of training camp.

Diehards Line:Carr, heading into the final year of a rookie contract that will pay him $977,519 in 2017, has been waiting for the Raiders to initiate serious discussions on a new deal since the completion of last month's draft. During the annual league meeting in March, GM Reggie McKenzie told CSNBayArea.com that "serious talks" on a new deal for Carr would begin after the draft. The Raiders are also working on an extension for guard Gabe Jackson, and might want to get that done before turning to Carr's contract. However, the 26-year-old Carr, a second-round draft pick in 2014, believes he should be a priority, especially given his highly successful 2016 season (3,937 yards, 63.3 completion percentage, 28 touchdowns, six interceptions). Carr's value to the team was underscored after he suffered a broken right leg in the Raiders' second-to-last regular season game and the offense struggled in his absence, managing just 161 passing yards in a 27-14 playoff defeat to the Houston Texans. It was Oakland's first postseason appearance since the 2002 season. The Raiders are set to report to training camp in Napa, Calif. in late July. From Carr's perspective, that gives the two sides a month and a half to get the deal done -- and increases the urgency to resume discussions.