Derek Carr said he probably could have worded things better about the Raiders’ recent work habits. But at the end of the day, he says the point still stands.
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The team’s starting fullback watched the end of Sunday’s win over the Chargers from a hospital bed in Los Angeles after suffering a rib injury.
Raiders coach Jon Gruden might have erred on the side of illogical Sunday, but his faith in a struggling defense paid off in a 31-26 win.
Carr is averaging 7.3 yards per attempt, up from 6.6 last season. He’s also setting careerhighs in completion percentage, passer rating and QBR.
The Raiders’ quarterback picked up a pair of first downs on scrambles against the Buccaneers and believes the threat of the run could lead to big throws downfield.
Rumors bubbled over Thursday that the former Bears QB and the “Fox Nation” personality were an item, after being spotted together recently at a bar in Nashville.
The Raiderettes, the Raiders’ cheerleaders, will feature new uniforms that are an homage to their past and a nod to their present.