ALAMEDA — Derek Carr, given ample time throw as is usually the case in off-season practice sessions, spotted Amari Cooper running free down the left sideline Tuesday and threw a perfect strike with his receiver in full stride.
Cornerback Sean Smith had no chance, really, and the pass drew oohs and aahs from teammates as the Raiders opened their three-day mandatory minicamp.
Carr has been a regular participant in conditioning and organized team activity sessions, so it was no surprise that he has made progress on the field while recovering from a broken right fibula Dec. 24, a play that dashed the Raiders’ hopes winning the AFC West and the Super Bowl.