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Derek Carr en Route to Becoming Best QB in NFL

By Carl Cockerham

Oct 30, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) calls a play during overtime against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Oakland Raiders defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) calls a play during overtime against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Oakland Raiders defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks for an open receiver against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks for an open receiver against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Pocket Poise & Toughness

Carr is a good athlete everyone wants to see him run more but he doesn’t leave the pocket much. He often waits for a receiver to break open takes a big shot while delivering an accurate ball. When he leaves the pocket, his eyes are still looking down the field for a receiver.

However, as a rookie, he played hot potato with the ball, checking it down early to avoid getting hit. But at the same time, he didn’t have the receivers to get open down the field as a rookie. Having Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree now has much to do with it.

Any QB more willing to wait and take punishment if he believes his WR will get open. Carr got sacked less than any QB in the NFL per attempt under pressure as a rookie. He throws the ball deep more than anyone now and he still gets sacked less per pressure.

As a matter of fact, he throws the ball more than anyone period and has been sacked the least. Of course, you have to give some of he credit to his offensive line for protecting him. But he gets sacked the least per pressure too so he has something to do with it.

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