The Facts: It has been 46 days since the Raiders’ season came to a merciful end but Carr is still being pounded like a pinata, Gary Peterson of Bayareanewsgroup reports. The latest idignity: ESPN on Wednesday published a list of 32 NFL players — one per team — who could use a fresh start this offseason. Carr is the Raiders’ representative. Writes ESPN’s Paul Gutierrez: “The most polarizing figure in recent Raiders history said it himself the day after the season finale, uttering it would be good to get some ‘fresh air.’”
Diehards Line:Yes, he was referring to getting out of Oakland, where he was mercilessly booed off the field in his final game there, and heading to Las Vegas. But with so many rumors of Tom Brady ready for a Sin City engagement, might Carr just throw up his hands and welcome a complete change of scenery? “C’mon, man, when’s it going to end?” Carr said to Gutierrez when asked about the constant offseason rumors. “I look forward to taking the first snap in that (Las Vegas) stadium, and I look forward to taking every snap from here on out — until I’m done. ...” We shall see.