The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - Derek Carr talks Max Crosby's future, Derek's return to the league, NFL Franchise tags.
Mar 4, 2026
Derek Carr, former longtime Raiders quarterback and Fresno State standout, reflects on life after retirement and the possibility of returning to play. He talks about coaching his kids, mentoring young QBs, relationships with teammates like Max Crosby, locker-room moments, and how coaching changes shaped team culture.
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Derek's Conversation With Max Crosby
- Carr told Max Crosby when his end was near that the Raiders would be his team and warned him to be ready for ups and downs.
- Carr still talks to Crosby frequently and described him as the Raiders’ heart and alpha leader.
Pass Rushers Can Be The Team's Emotional Core
- Trading a cultural leader like Max Crosby risks removing the team's emotional core, not just a pass rusher.
- Carr argues Crosby's nonstop motor, every-snap play and leadership are rare and hard to replace with one player.
What Broke Carr's Ankle Felt Like
- Carr described the broken-ankle moment as the toughest on-field moment, lying on the turf and fearing his career was over.
- He recalled teammates crying and the stadium falling silent when the injury happened.