ESPN Insider: Teddy Godwater > Derek Carr >> Blake Bortles
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godkiller
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Teddy's ability to pull down the ball and run for yards is partly what makes him effective. Teddy is not some immobile cac pocket passer, he can easily run for yard if the passing options aren't there. Nothing needs to change.
You know who Teddy remind me of, a black Chad Pennington. Especially with that deep ball
Peyton has done perfectly fine without a deep ball
But yeah- we've had this discussion before. The most important traits for a QB are the intangibles (right reads, taking care of the ball, smart in the pocket, etc.). Teddy is far more talented in this regard than all of the rookie QB's and several veteran QB's.
Having a cannon for a arm will not decide if you will be a top tier QB (probably not even in the top 5 necessary traits). Word to Cutler and Stafford.
I think what Carr has done has been impressive, especially considering the talent and coaching staff he has around him. I wasn't thrilled with the pick at the time because I knew we would suck again and figured we could just draft a QB this year (Jameis, Hundley, Mariota,etc.). I like the leadership and poise Carr has shown, and really just his general knowledge of how to play the QB position.
That being said, to my eyes, Teddy B looks like Minnesota may be set for a while. I don't follow the Vikings as close so I don't know his demeanor with teammates, coaches, even study habits BUT he's low key been looking like the real deal for a solid minute now. Some of that could be the difference in coaching since Minnesota has actual professional coaches, but I liked him more coming out of college and nothing so far has changed my mind.
**I know some of my fellow Raider brethren are going to go in on this post, but it is what it is. Not knocking Carr at all, he has earned a spot as our QB for at least a couple more years. Just observing that I think Teddy B is on a different level right now. Who knows, we get some real coaches in there, with the mechanics he has, the poise, the desire to play for his teammates, Carr could be top 3-5 in a few years. I REALLY hope he is. Doesn't change the fact Bridgewater is balling right now.
That being said, to my eyes, Teddy B looks like Minnesota may be set for a while. I don't follow the Vikings as close so I don't know his demeanor with teammates, coaches, even study habits BUT he's low key been looking like the real deal for a solid minute now. Some of that could be the difference in coaching since Minnesota has actual professional coaches, but I liked him more coming out of college and nothing so far has changed my mind.
**I know some of my fellow Raider brethren are going to go in on this post, but it is what it is. Not knocking Carr at all, he has earned a spot as our QB for at least a couple more years. Just observing that I think Teddy B is on a different level right now. Who knows, we get some real coaches in there, with the mechanics he has, the poise, the desire to play for his teammates, Carr could be top 3-5 in a few years. I REALLY hope he is. Doesn't change the fact Bridgewater is balling right now.
this week.
Dr. Narcisse
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Hate to say it, but Carr is better at the moment 
Trojan 24
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Hate to say it, but Carr is better at the moment
Even though we took the L, I kinda believe Carr will never let us be irrelevant again. Looking like a Young Farve, just slanging
Dr. Narcisse
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Still early, could be another Matt Stafford (very good a times, but doesnt really take the next step)Even though we took the L, I kinda believe Carr will never let us be irrelevant again. Looking like a Young Farve, just slanging
But so far so good
Trojan 24
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Still early, could be another Matt Stafford (very good a times, but doesnt really take the next step)
But so far so good
That's why I said young Farve
http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Raiders-Derek-Carr-outpacing-Vikings-Teddy-6629036.php
It was all good just a year ago.
Teddy is good but he is not better than Carr 
cmon now
cmon now
Teddy really ain't that special, he's pretty mundane back there, nowhere near Derek Carr's level and it's comical to mention them in the same breath.
Isn't this the site that hated QB's like Alex Smith, Teddy is the same type of player but worse.
Isn't this the site that hated QB's like Alex Smith, Teddy is the same type of player but worse.