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5 quarterbacks next in line to cash in like Drew Brees

By Dave Stevenson

Aug 26, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) makes a throw in the second quarter of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 26, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) makes a throw in the second quarter of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /
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1. Derek Carr

The Oakland Raiders caught a bit of flack after drafting David Carr’s brother Derek in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. David might have been a terrible NFL quarterback, but fear not. Derek has redeemed the family name with two impressive seasons so far. He has thrown for 7,257 passing yards with 53 touchdowns and 25 interceptions in his first two seasons.

Carr had a breakout season in 2015. He threw for 32 touchdowns with just 13 interceptions. Carr’s interception percentage was a very respectable 2.3 percent while his touchdown percentage was 5.3 percent. The Raiders are building their offense around Carr and have gotten him what appears to be a strong line, so that should help him moving forward.

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He could be the next quarterback to get a huge contract. Why? Because as a second round pick, Carr doesn’t have the fifth-year option like Bortles has. He will be a free agent following the 2017 season, but don’t expect him to hit the open market.

Carr would be quite deserving of a Drew Brees-esque deal as well. He has done well despite not having much talent around him. Thanks to some shrewd spending and smart drafting, that’s quickly changing. It will be the Raiders’ number one priority to keep Carr upright. His next deal could resemble Drew Brees’ previous deal that was supposed to pay him $100 million over five seasons before his recent extension.

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