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Raiders better positioned to withstand loss of QB Derek Carr

Team learned hard lesson in 2016 when Carr suffered season-ending injury, Super Bowl hopes vanished

Steve Corkran by Steve Corkran
April 1, 2018
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From all the way back to Earl Morrall, the value of a backup quarterback can’t be overstated. Morrall is, perhaps, regarded as the prototypical backup based upon his work as the insurance policy to the likes of Bob Griese, Y.A. Tittle, Fran Tarkenton, Johnny Unitas and Len Dawson. Morrall became best known for replacing Griese
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Steve Corkran

Steve Corkran

Steve has covered the Raiders in some capacity since their return to Oakland in 1995. He was the full-time beat writer from 1997-2010. for the Contra Costa Times, Oakland Tribune and San Jose Mercury News and covered more than 400 NFL games, including four Super Bowls. He also is the co-author of a recently released book titled "Al Davis: Behind the Raiders Shield."

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Comments 2

  1. thankaveteran says:
    3 years ago

    When it comes to QBs, the biggest edge is Gruden.

    We all know he loves his QBs.

    All will be taught the system and whoever is the backup, he will be ready to play.

    That said, lets hope we don’t have to face the situation of our backup being needed.

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  2. Michelle M. says:
    3 years ago

    I would tend to agree. I recall a presser by Derek Carr after the 2016 season where he essentially said that he has to let the backups get more reps throughout the season so that they are better prepared to handle QB duties in his absence (I am paraphrasing). I got the sense from the statement that Carr was a bit like Peyton in that he took all the reps in practice possible. I think it also helps that EJ Manual had more quality than Matt McGloin. Still wondering about Connor Cook, though!

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