ALAMEDA – Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has gotten a lot of love this week. Throwing for 650 yards and five touchdowns in consecutive victories can have that effect on the NFL’s fourth estate.
Even those knocking his rookie limitations have recognized improved decision-making, aggressiveness downfield and poise under pressure, which have helped showcase impressive physical skill. Carr clearly trusts the scheme and new weapons around him, which has made the Raiders offense entertaining.
Despite being 2-1 as a team and No. 8 among regular starting quarterbacks with a 102.4 passer rating, Carr’s believes he should be better.