ALAMEDA -- Derek Carr has been asked to adjust and adapt during his first professional season, and we aren’t talking about an isolated obstacle. The Raiders franchise quarterback has weathered a steady steam of new and different and sometimes worse.
He had to adjust to new head coach Jon Gruden and his offensive scheme. He has adjusted to being the roster’s focal point after sharing the spotlight with Khalil Mack. Then Amari Cooper got traded near midseason, other veterans got hurt and, save Jared Cook and Seth Roberts, is throwing to new and inexperienced replacements.
He has dealt with inconsistent pass protection, and more hits than ever.