Raiders name Derek Carr starting QB

[-King-]

Report: Raiders tab Derek Carr as starting quarterback

Posted by Mike Wilkening on September 1, 2014, 6:21 PM EDT
Derek Carr

The Raiders are going with a rookie at quarterback to begin the regular season.

Fox’s Jay Glazer reports the Raiders have switched starters in advance of Sunday’s opener at the Jets, with Derek Carr getting the nod over Matt Schaub.

According to Glazer, players have been informed of the decision.

The call to go with Carr comes after the second-round pick from Fresno State completed 11-of-13 passes for 143 yards and three TDs in the preseason finale vs. Seattle. Schaub sat out the game with elbow soreness.

Schaub, whom the Raiders acquired from Houston in the offseason, was just 24-of-47 passing for 218 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in exhibition play. He was sacked three times.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...g-quarterback/

[Kaepernick]

Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

Sanchez was such a winner that the Jets got rid of him and replaced him with.....

Geno

And Geno has pretty much nowhere to go but up, because he was awful last season.

I will always question if Sanchez was just ruined by poor QB development with the Jets. He had all the potential to be another Ben Roethlisberger. OK, I will get flamed for that, but that is how I see it. Because he wasn't developed very well under Rex Ryan and his staff. It is impossible to say -- a chicken and egg quandary -- but I suspect that poor QB development shot his confidence and did him in. He was doing reasonably well his first 2 years before he fell off a cliff. I blame poor QB development.

[Over-Head]

Originally Posted by Chronic

Did you see him at the senior bowl agaisnt the best players in the country? Dude lit them up-

Al Davis has been dead for 3 years- this aint the Raiders 5 years ago- Derek Carr has a fast release, poised in the pocket and throws accurate passes- he's 10x's the QB his brother ever thought he'd be- Derek Carr is gonna make a name for himself in the NFL- bank it

Don't waste your breath. This bunch figures flying banners over their stadium is the way to a SB ring
Good god, from the first pre season snap they are ready to join hands in the "Suck for 1st pick " rain dance.




There's my post for the season

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

He had a ridiculous year no doubt, and to be honest I dont see him slipping all that much... but it could happen.

I would think he has to slip some. He was what 26TD's to 2 INT's? That's crazy to sustain, but it's also not something you back ass into either. This is the NFL, not the Mountain West Conference. Coaches figure out shit quick and don't need 2 years worth of tape on a guy to make adjustments

[R8RFAN]

Originally Posted by Over-Head

Don't waste your breath. This bunch figures flying banners over their stadium is the way to a SB ring
Good god, from the first pre season snap they are ready to join hands in the "Suck for 1st pick " rain dance.




There's my post for the season

[milkman]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Smith played probably the best game of his career in Indianapolis. I give him full credit for that. I don't know if he's capable of playing at that level again, but regardless of what he did, if Reid would have just ran the goddamned ball a few times it probably wouldn't have mattered.

I have no problem with the fact that he didn't utilize the ground game more in the second half, since they were ineffective running the ball at that point.

My problem with the playcalling is that he was calling designed swing passes and screens and such to run clock, and the Colts were defending that, leaving the Chiefs in 3rd and long situations throughout the second half.

When you put yourself in those situations, you will eventually fail.

As for Alex Smith, where he failed is with the play clock.

With a 28 point lead, he should have run the play clock down to nothing before snapping the ball, yet there were 7 to 11 seconds left on that play clock almost every time the ball was snapped.

With about 40 snaps in the second half on offense, that's inthe neighborhood of 6 mins of clock that wasn't burned.

The Colts scored the go ahead TD with about 4 and a 1/2 minutes left in the game.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

Kaep made one horrible play, admittedly. But it's against the best defense I've seen in quite some time, on their turf...

He still played a really good football game against a really good team. The final throw wasn't bad by any means...he gave his guy a chance to make a play, but, unfortunately, his guy was M.E.D.I.O.C.R.E and the defender was not.

It was a bad pass.

A well thrown fade doesn't give the defender an opportunity to make a play.

That ball was thrown short.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by 3rd&48ers

So...

I have to ask it... For the Chief fans

Would you start Carr in his first NFL game on the road in a hostile environment or wait til he got home against a friendly crowd?

There IS no "friendly crowd" at home or abroad in your case.

[CapsLockKey]

Originally Posted by Chronic

Reggie McKemzie only had 3 drafts- his 1st draft he didnt have a first pick till the end of rd 3.. last year was his first year having a full draft- His 2014 picks were money- Khalil Mack is a stud, Derek Carr is the best QB of this draft and 3rd rd pick guard Gabe Jackson is a beast- dude steam rolled the Seahawks #1 DL.. don't take my word for it- go look at the tape-- McKenzie hit a grand slam on his draft picks back in May

None of those guys have even played a snap, yet that draft has been crowned a grand slam already? Classic Raiders.

[Mother****erJones]

Raiders suck. They always will now. Can't even win 8 games. Come back when you're .500!

[RNR]

Originally Posted by 3rd&48ers

So...

I have to ask it... For the Chief fans

Would you start Carr in his first NFL game on the road in a hostile environment or wait til he got home against a friendly crowd?

The Jets defensive backfield is very weak. That said the front 7 are beasts. That kid is going to see some wicked blitzes. It is certainly not the ideal place to start a rookie QB. We will most likely see him confused often and he is going to get hit. Ryan has to be licking his lips at the opportunity to open against a rookie~

[Pasta Little Brioni]

I predict failure

[RNR]

Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball

I predict failure

well that's a bold prediction. I like Carr a lot. He has a quick release and a strong arm. He is mature for a rookie. I am sure the plan was to work him in over time. It is what it is and he will get his first test. I personally think he is going to be a good one~

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

I don't think one can use the "because it's the Raisers"-schtick anymore.

[Chronic]

Jets are starting a safety at CB- Jets have 2 CB's playing this sunday with a combined 4 NFL starts between them and a rookie safety

Seems like this would be as good as a time as any to start Carr

[RNR]

Originally Posted by Chronic

Jets are starting a safety at CB- Jets have 2 CB's playing this sunday with a combined 4 NFL starts between them and a rookie safety
Seems like this would be as good as a time as any to start Carr

As I noted. However you also have to consider the front 7. Ryan is going to release the dogs to make up for it. Running the ball plays to the strength of their defense. Without an established running game he will be facing passing situations constantly. Rex Ryan is a very sharp defensive coach. He is going to show this kid a whole bunch of different looks blitz and coverage. If they get the ground game going and keep the front 7 honest he should find some open receivers. That said it ain’t going to be no walk in the park. I would love it if he lights things up and will gladly eat crow~