Silver Minings: Where Derek Carr needs to improve are clear

Derek Carr Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images We are all aware Derek Carr has been a polarizing figure as the Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterback.

Most fans are behind him, but for the past two years a many national media members have reported that Carr was on a short leash with the Raiders. So far, the Raiders have stood by him.

But it is clear some things need to improve. The Associated Press passed along some numbers on Carr that reflect losing traits since he became the Raiders quarterback in 2014.

In the past six seasons, 29 quarterbacks have, at least, 40 starts. The Raiders have averaged 20.3 points a game in Carr’s starts. It’s the third lowest average in the NFL in that time span. The…