Carr Discusses Contract Negotiations With Raiders: ‘These Things Take Time'

Raiders general Reggie McKenzie plans to extend quarterback Derek Carr's contract this offseason. That isn't a new thing, something that has been in the works for some time. He re-affirmed that fact last week, citing his team's commitment to work out a long-term deal likely the biggest in franchise history.

Carr was reportedly frustrated with the pace of contract talks after the NFL draft – they're supposed to heat up this spring and summer – but said he believes a deal will get worked out before training camp begins.

That's his deadline for an offseason deal, the point where he wants focus honed on football.

"I have an agent who is in charge of that and I am confident that he and Mr. (Reggie) McKenzie will work it out," Carr, a Fresno State alum, told the Fresno Bee. "I am only focused on becoming a better football player and helping my teammates become better players.

"I have complete faith it will get done before training camp. These things take time. The Raiders know I want to be here; this is my family, and I know they want me to be their quarterback."

The sides have discussed parameters of a long-term deal, with greater specifics to be ironed out in the future. Carr has long said he wants to be a Raider his entire career. The Raiders want him as the public face of their franchise. A new deal is expected by all parties, a sentiment that has never wavered on either side.

Carr is scheduled to make a $977,519 in base salary in 2017, the final year of his rookie contract.

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