Oakland Raiders offensive coordinator Todd Downing hasn’t orchestrated the offense for a lengthy period of time, but he’s been meshing well with his unit. In his first year as Raiders offensive play caller, Downing has been insistent about helping quarterback Derek Carr take the next step in his progression. Friday, Downing appeared on SiriusXM NFL Radio to talk about Carr following the signal caller’s five-year contract extension, as well as the offense.
Here are the quick hits from his time on the air:
While Carr’s attributes on the field are noteworthy, Downing discussed what stands out to him outside of football.