Derek Carr vs Teddy Bridgewater: Carr more advanced

Oct 25, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) signals to the offense before the snap in the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Oakland won 37-29. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Carr more advanced

Many assumed Bridgewater was more advanced and pro-ready because he played in a pro style offense at Louisville. Carr was knocked for spending his last two years at Fresno State in the Spread Offense. But Carr was in a pro style offense his first three years in college, in high school and at age 12, he started studying film like an NFL quarterback with his brother David Carr.

This is why he is so fundamentally sound with his footwork, goes through his progressions quicker and has a quicker release. Many say Carr is pressured less because his offensive line is so much better Bridgewater’s. But most of it Bridgewater holding the ball longer than any quarterback in the league while Carr is unloads it the sixth fastest.

Carr’s TD to INT ratio is also much better because he doesn’t stare receivers down like Bridgewater does. Carr also has better accuracy throwing downfield, which is why he does so more often. He attempts 12.2 passes per game of 10 yards or more, compared to 9.6 for Bridgewater.

Those are all things the show just how much more advanced Carr is compared to Bridgewater. Carr also throws the ball an average of six times a game more, showing the Raiders depend on him more. Carr has shown he’s more ready to carry a franchise than Bridgewater, who doesn’t play well when Peterson doesn’t.

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