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Praying_Lotus t1_j8bzbcj wrote

This was one of the worst fields I have ever had the displeasure of viewing people play on. The number of times people fell over because they couldn’t get their footing is ridiculous. Whatever research was done wasn’t thorough enough, and whoever led the research team and approved the funding should be forced to run across that field while it’s wet with flat footed shoes. I hope it’s never used again

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zdfld t1_j8bytqv wrote

In this case, the team can either trade him to get something, or lose him for nothing, since Carr is going to leave the team one way or another.

In general, teams would make a trade because each side of the trade fits a need. For example a team that's rebuilding may trade a high value player for a lot of draft picks to a team trying to win the championship. Or a team strong at one position trading with another to strengthen a different position.

A player would always benefit from being a free agent rather than a trade, so it's rare for a player to want to be traded. If a player is a free agent, they can choose a team and negotiate a new contract. If they're traded, they have no say to who, and their existing contract stays. (In this case, Carr has a "no trade" clause in his contract, so he can say no).

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Vegas_off_the_Strip t1_j8byozn wrote

I agree with him. Why would he weaken the team he is going to by making them give something to the Raiders in a trade for him when he’ll be a free agent?

Plus, requiring a trade likely reduces the number of teams he can go to and all negotiations have to start with the Raiders.

Just wait, make them waive you, and then you can negotiate with every team out there.

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