Derek Carr wants Latavius Murray back in Oakland
Derek Carr wants Latavius
Rod Woodson Jersey Murray back in Oakland Published: Feb 28, 2017 at 09:10 AM Tuesday saw two established veteran running backs in and , adding more bodies to and affecting the value of an already crowded tailback market. One running back in particular that could be hurt or helped by these additions is running back , who, after three seasons in Oakland, will test the market come March 9. While Murray might hope to land in the most lucrative situation available, his quarterback doesn't want him to search far for a new gig. gunslinger said Tuesday on Schein on Sports that In his
Mike Wagner Jersey MVP-caliber 2016 season, Carr benefited from a dominant ground game, spearheaded by Murray behind an offensive line of behemoths. That formula, coupled with pa s-catching playmakers on the outside, turned the ' offense into one of the league's most feared ... before Carr went down with a season-ending leg injury. Murray averaged four yards per carry for the second straight season and rushed for 12 touchdowns, but lost out on carries to speedier backs like and
Joe Gilliam Jersey . The Raiders franchise tag Murray ahead of Wednesday's deadline at a value of roughly $11.789 million, but that number exceeds what top backs like Peterson are expected to garner on the market. (For comparison, Murray, and fifth-ranked available running back, earned $2.26 million over years in his rookie deal.) With the tailback field swelling as free agency approaches, it's more likely the will let Murray walk and
Jack Butler Jersey then make their offer later. Carr, on the other hand, sounded very optimistic that by the time his rookie contract runs out at the end of 2017, he will have a deal in place to stay in Oakland. "That's gonna be up to (general manager) Reggie (McKenzie) and my agent. They know how I feel," Carr continued. "I'm a Raider for life." The future is bright in the Easy Bay as long as Carr is healthy and upright. Do the value Murray in the same way? This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links
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