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Nov 13, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) drops back to pass as Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) moves in during the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 13, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) drops back to pass as Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) moves in during the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
And he delivered the emotional truth in front of the media and the fans. It made many fans emotional too.
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Derek Carr gets emotional
After the Colts defeated the Raiders, handing them their seventh defeat of the season, Derek Carr got in front of the media to deliver an emotional address. The press asked him about the reported disconnect between him and head coach Josh McDaniels. Carr talked about the effort the players put into practice.
“Sorry for being emotional. I am just pissed off about some of the things that a lot of us just try and do just to practice. Or what we put our bodies through just to sleep at night,” a clearly emotional Carr said.
He then paused for a bit, trying to gain back his composure. And then he continued, “And for that to be the result of all that effort pisses me off. Pisses a lot of guys off. It’s hard, knowing what some guys are doing, like I said, just to practice. What they’re putting in their body just to sleep at night, like just so we could be there for each other. And I wish everybody in that room felt the same way about this place. As a leader it pisses me off if I’m being honest,“ said Carr, who was by now clearly in tears.
New interim-head coach Jeff Saturday registered his first win in his coaching career as the Colts overcame the Raiders 25-20 in week 10.
The NFL world gets emotional
When the NFL world saw Derek Carr in such an emotional state after the defeat, the fans themselves got emotional. Many fans said that they feel bad for Carr, who registered a 99.5 QB rating against the Colts.
Stop. I feel bad for him
— Jordan (@JDubb_11) November 14, 2022
This fan explained why the dismal Raiders performance is not Carr’s fault.
Anyone who thinks this is even remotely close to being Carr's fault don't know how incredibly hard a new OC and head coach almost every year of his career truly is. Dude has a lot of heart and skill. Defense is trash. Play calling is even worse.. And he's right about what he said
— Calvin Ferguson (@CalBluu) November 14, 2022
A fan advised Carr to let it all out.
Carr your a man if your down then let it out. Its not good to keep it inside you. You got my respected buddy peaceout to you DC
— Reynaldo Mendoza (@Reynaldo042817) November 14, 2022
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This fan thinks the Raiders have broken Carr.
Raiders broke this man
— Bane☔️ (@DontHateRah) November 14, 2022
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The Raiders have lost seven out of the nine games they have featured in so far this season. The team sits at the bottom of the AFC West divisional table. Can the Raiders bounce back to post a respectable record this season?
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