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Jon Gruden Praises Derek Carr, Says Raiders Are 'Anxious' to Build Around Him

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As speculation continues to swirl about a flirtation with Tom Brady, Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden is publicly sticking with Derek Carr.

"Consistent on what I have said. I really think Derek is a heck of a player," Gruden told Vic Tafur of The Athletic. "And I have a lot of respect for what he has done and with some tough circumstances. So I'm not going answer every media rumor out there—just can't do it. I'm just going to listen to my Sirius rock 'n roll classic vinyl and keep working.