Derek Carr en Route to Becoming Best QB in NFL

Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr is clearly growing into a great one in Year 3. He’s the best young quarterback in the NFL now but will soon be the best period.

Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr fell to the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Questions about his poise in the pocket, toughness and ability to transition from the Spread Offense at Fresno State caused it. But since he arrived in Oakland, he has answered all those questions.

Now in year three, when you start to see what a draft pick is, you can see Carr is on his way. His performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday was huge. But many will tell you that was only one game and I couldn’t agree with them more.

However, last Sunday is far from all Carr has done since he’s come into the NFL. For some reason, SI.com’s Andy Benoit, whom I have a great deal of respect for, doesn’t believe Carr is that good. But I have evidence that he’s that good and them some.

If you look at the pace that he’s on from Year 1 to Year 3, he’s on his way to be the best in the game. As a matter of fact, he may very well be on his way to being an all-time QB. His numbers, improvement, and clutch play so far this year tell you he is en route.

Turn the page to see how and why.