Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is having a terrific season. And he has had a big hand in helping this Raiders team return to not just relevance, but prominence. With poise, precision, and leadership, Carr has helped guide this team to their best start since 2000 and has people talking about Oakland returning to the playoffs – and not as a punchline.
Carr has been exceptional this season and has earned widespread praise. However, there have been scant few media types who have actually put him in the mix for the league’s MVP award. Oh, there have been a few – former Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon among them – but by and large, Carr’s viability as an MVP candidate has been overlooked.