Quarterback

This section is simple, it is only Derek Carr in consideration here. Nobody, and I mean nobody, drafts back-up quarterbacks unless there are extenuating circumstances like a suspension or injury. For Raiders fans, let’s hope the latter circumstance doesn’t come to fruition this year. The clear-cut starter for the Raiders this year will be Carr, and that should come as no surprise. But after a down year plagued by a litany of issues including a back injury and an atrocious offensive coordinator, what can realistically be expected of Carr?

According to FantasyPros, Carr is the consensus number 18 quarterback with an average draft position (ADP) of 123. For those new to fantasy football, ADP simply refers to where they are drafted overall on average. In this case, Carr will go around pick number 123.

Back in 2016, Carr was an MVP candidate and finished in the top-10 in terms of fantasy points for quarterbacks. That ranking fell to 19th after last season, and is settled at 18th now heading into draft season. Based on those figures alone, Carr is not a QB1, at best he is an above average QB2, and that is where he should be drafted. Reaching on Carr to be your best quarterback is not a good idea for multiple reasons.

First of all, there are questions surrounding Jon Gruden’s return to coaching and how much he will be able to get out of Carr. Until those questions are answered, fantasy players should be wary of Carr. For now, Carr is better off being taken as a back-up quarterback who can come in when your starter is on a bye. However, Carr is definitely a sleeper who could have a breakout season and surprise many people.

Advice: Don’t reach on him, but Carr could be a player to keep an eye on.

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