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/

[OldSchool]

Originally Posted by Count Zarth

Alex Smith throws short on third and 4.



And third and 3.



And 2nd and 3.



And 2nd and 10.



And 2nd and 29.

You really don't understand how Reid's plays are designed, do you? It's hilarious.

[In58men]

Originally Posted by OldSchool

You really don't understand how Reid's plays are designed, do you? It's hilarious.

Reid better get a new ****ing design, because his shit isn't working.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by OldSchool

You really don't understand how Reid's plays are designed, do you? It's hilarious.

I understand there is a deep element in the west coast offense. There is in every offense, come on.

I also understand that if Alex Smith thinks he can get the ball out of his hands as fast as possible, **** all other options, he's hitting the short guy because that's the safest thing he can possibly do.

Alex reads short to deep. I don't want that.

[Hootie]

bob loblaw

[O.city]

Originally Posted by OldSchool

You really don't understand how Reid's plays are designed, do you? It's hilarious.

Designed to not get first downs?

[tk13]

People have pounded the drum the entire time I've been here, heck back since when Gunther was coach, that we needed a QB who could step up in important situations.

We have a QB who played out of his mind and carried the team on his back in a postseason game, and what we're sitting here debating is 2nd and 29 calls in the preseason.

[Just Passin' By]

Originally Posted by Ben N 58men

As much as we punt we should carry two

Feel free to go check his splits.

[Hammock Parties]

[Bowser]

Better than 34.0

[In58men]

Originally Posted by Count Zarth

Now you're just copying everything I'm saying. Quit following me.

[LoneWolf]

Originally Posted by Count Zarth

I understand there is a deep element in the west coast offense. There is in every offense, come on.

I also understand that if Alex Smith thinks he can get the ball out of his hands as fast as possible, **** all other options, he's hitting the short guy because that's the safest thing he can possibly do.

Alex reads short to deep. I don't want that.

You really know nothing about the game of football. You commenting on the game at all is laughable. You've never played the game and obviously never been around many people who know the intricacies of the game. You're one if the many reasons I think PFF is a shit website. Guys like you who have no life and no knowledge can get "hired" by PFF and people take their analysis as gospel.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by LoneWolf

You really know nothing about the game of football. You commenting on the game at all is laughable. You've never played the game and obviously never been around many people who know the intricacies of the game. You're one if the many reasons I think PFF is a shit website. Guys like you who have no life and no knowledge can get "hired" by PFF and people take their analysis as gospel.

What I said was true.

The people who know nothing about football are the same people that think Alex can take this team anywhere.

He can't. It is literally impossible.

[In58men]

Originally Posted by LoneWolf

You really know nothing about the game of football. You commenting on the game at all is laughable. You've never played the game and obviously never been around many people who know the intricacies of the game. You're one if the many reasons I think PFF is a shit website. Guys like you who have no life and no knowledge can get "hired" by PFF and people take their analysis as gospel.

You're right because Alex Smith is a gun slinger.........said nobody ever

[Reerun_KC]

Originally Posted by Count Zarth

I understand there is a deep element in the west coast offense. There is in every offense, come on.

I also understand that if Alex Smith thinks he can get the ball out of his hands as fast as possible, **** all other options, he's hitting the short guy because that's the safest thing he can possibly do.

Alex reads short to deep. I don't want that.

Yet you still cant give factual evidence of the play call, formation, reads, line calls, hot reads, or anything else.

Your assumptions are meaningless unless you can present any substance to your whining.

[Just Passin' By]

Originally Posted by O.city

Designed to not get first downs?

Chiefs were 14th in first downs last year, and 6th in points per game. You people really need to get better material.