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The last few years have been a whirlwind for Derek Carr. First, he got cut by the Las Vegas Raiders after starting for them for nine years; then he went to the New Orleans Saints and got hurt; then he decided to abruptly retire after two seasons.
Carr took last season off, but there was talk of him potentially returning to football now that he’s healthy again. He even said he was open to the idea, but it had to be the right situation.
It looks like that situation never materialized because now Carr is heading to the coaching world. UCLA football announced on social media that Carr has been hired to their coaching staff as a special advisor to head coach Bob Chesney.
“We are excited to welcome Derek to our program,” Chesney said in a statement. “He has played the quarterback position at a high level for more than a decade, and his experience, leadership and football knowledge will be an incredible resource for our coaching staff and student-athletes. What stands out most is his passion for the game and his commitment to developing young people. Derek will have a tremendous impact on our players and is a great addition to our program.”
Carr has not coached before, but this is a logical first step for him to take if he has bigger aspirations.