It was reported last month that concerns about Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr’s play and development are growing within the organization, and that the team will at least consider moving on from him this offseason. Despite a seemingly strong relationship, Jon Gruden was notably non-committal at his season ending press conference when discussing Carr’s future.
Carr’s detractors cite his inability to extend plays with his legs and reluctance to throw the ball downfield as signs of that his development has plateaued. Others, including Gruden, point to his steady, calming presence while leading a young and injury-riddled team to an overachieving season as reason to believe in Carr as a player.