LAS VEGAS — Derek Carrswinging back and forth on the podium with teary eyes and choked voice, apologizing for being “emotional” after the incident Las Vegas raid‘ 25-20 lose arrive University of Indianapolis on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
The Colts arrive with a temporary coach who had never coached above the high school level at Jeff Saturday, an offensive coordinator who had never called plays before at Parks Frazier and a veteran quarterback who was on the bench earlier in the season in Matt Ryan.
Carr needed several pauses to regain his composure as the Raiders quarterback dealt with what happened in the loss that dropped Las Vegas’ record to 2-7 in a season that started with a lot of promise. year after reaching the knockout stage only for the second time since 2002.
“I love Silver and Black and I give it everything I can every time I go out there,” says Carr. “And I can’t tell everyone, for every man, what’s going on in their head, but I can tell you what’s going on in my head and I’ll give you all whatever is possible, all the time.”
Carr paused for 12 seconds before being asked if there was any “disconnection” between him and freshman coach and attacking playmaker Josh McDaniels.
“I don’t think so,” Carr said, through tears. “I love Josh. I love our coaches. They have nothing but success. The path to more success than I’ve ever had. And I’m sorry…”
Carr choked again, for eight seconds.
“Sorry for being emotional,” he continued. “I’m just annoyed about some of the things, you know, that a lot of us try and do just to practice. What we put our bodies, just to sleep at night.”
Carr paused again for nine seconds.
“And because it’s the result of all that effort, it pisses me off,” he said. “Frustrates a lot of guys. It’s hard, knowing what some guys are doing… just to work out. What they’re putting into their bodies just to sleep at night. So we can be around. And I wish everyone in that room felt the same way about this place. And as a leader, that pisses me off, if I’m being honest.”
It was the Raiders’ sixth single-point loss of the season, tied for the third-most loss without a win in single-point games in a season since 2000 with 2017. Cincinnati Bengalsbehind 2001 Carolina Panthers (0-9) and 2019 Bengals (0-8), according to ESPN’s Information & Statistics study.
This after the Raiders won 7-2 in single-point games last season and won four in a row to finish 10-7 and force them into the post-season period under the leadership. by interim coach Rich Bisaccia and general manager Mike Mayock. Raiders owner Mark Davis chose to replace them with New England Patriots McDaniels and Dave Ziegler respectively, say the moves are made to take the Raiders “to the next level.”
Instead, and after landing an All-Pro receiver for Carr .’s college teammates Davante AdamsThe Raiders had the second-worst record in the NFL, Carr sometimes looked lost in the face of McDaniels’ offense and the post-match locker room was filled with frustration and seeming disagreement, with some players shouting loudly curses and one apologizes to the other.
Carr said the captains spoke to the dressing room after the game.
Adams, who had nine catches for 126 yards, with a 48-yard catch and run TD. “We’ll keep what was said in the house. Nothing crazy, just, we had a chat as a team.”
When asked if players would “buy into” the McDaniels system, Adams shrugged.
Adams said: “I don’t think we’re like, ‘F what he’s talking about’ or, ‘I’m going against the point. “It’s just a matter of enforcement when the time comes.”
“It’s hard to know what some guys are doing… just practicing. What they put into their bodies is just to sleep at night. Just so we can be together. And I wish everyone in that room felt the same way. And as a leader, that upsets me, if I’m being honest.”
Raiders QB Derek Carr
Carr, who lost 0-5 in the first quarter, the first time any midfielder has launched at least 5 passes in a quarter of this season without completing, then 11 to 11 in the second quarter. . He finished 24/38 for 248 yards and two touchdowns, but his final shot went into the left side of the end area for Adams in 4th and 7th from the 16-yard line. Colts with 52 seconds to play, was broken up by Cornerback Stephen Gilmore.
The 9-year veteran said he wasn’t “perfect” after the game.
“I will never be perfect,” Carr said. “But the love that I have for this place, and the effort that I will give, will be second to none, every time.
“The feeling of just 9 years working has hit me today, because how much I really love this place. It won’t change anything. I’m going to come out here and fight and compete next week. come, and that’s what I’m going to do.”
However, he was heavily booed by fans when his image was displayed after the game as he left the field.
“I never took it personally,” he said. “I’m just the one who’s been here the longest.
“I’m mad at it too, so don’t worry about it.”
And while speculation is running rampant about McDaniels’ job security, the coach said, “It started with me.
“So, you know, we’re going to have to figure out something different to do to try to get rid of some of these close scores and endgames, and/or make enough plays at the end. So it always starts with us, it starts with me, so I’m going to do everything I can to try to figure out what we can do to do better for change. result.”
