The Raiders have not revealed whether Derek Carr or Marcus Mariota will start against the Dolphins on Saturday.
HENDERSON – While the head coach of Las Vegas Raiders, Jon Gruden, is “optimistic” that the quarterback Derek Carr will be active for Saturday’s game against the Miami dolphinsnine days after having a groin cramp, Gruden has not announced who will be the owner: Carr O Marcus Mariota.
“That’s my plan now, while I’m sitting here,” he said. Gruden Thursday, when specifically asked about his Carr, the historic leader of the passing yards franchise, would be in uniform.
“But yeah, those Englishmen are funny. You saw what happened last Thursday. I mean he runs to the right and I haven’t seen him for the rest of the game. So I won’t say anything other than that I’m optimistic. But I can’t read minds. I just know he had an injury that made him miss last week’s game, and I respect him. He’s a tough guy. But I’m optimistic that he’ll be ready to play, Yes. ‘
In terms of timeline, Gruden he said, “We’ll see what happens here [el viernes] in terms of which way we’re going, but we’ll have two quarterbacks ready to play. “
After being “limited” in practice on Tuesday, Carr was a “total” competitor on Wednesdays and Thursdays, sharing reps Mariota, which replace Carr after being offside at the end of the first period Los Angeles chargers.
Mariota surprised the Chargers with his ability and willingness to run the ball – he scored 88 rushing yards, the most in the game, and ran for a 2-yard touchdown, and threw for 226 yards with another touchdown – in the loss of 30-27. after a while.
On Tuesday, Carr said he would “do whatever he can to be on the field” to the Dolphins (9-5).
“Again, I think the best part of my game is my mind, and it still works,” he revealed.
“I did everything I could to be available this week and I will keep trying to do my best because I promised [Gruden] do what. It’s just the person I am. I’m not always going to be perfect, but when I have, you’ll find out that I gave everything I had, that’s for sure. “
Gruden said Carr he showed “many good things” in practice this week.
“You know, I’m not going to take the cat out of the bag right now,” he declared. Gruden. ‘I’m going to know for sure [Carr] be good. I’m going to make sure he has to physically wake up in the morning and recover for another day, do all the things he has to do against one of the best defenses, one that masters almost every game. So we have to do the right thing.
“Mariota He’s done so well, so like I said, we’re getting a low quarterback in the middle and we’re really excited to meet a really good soccer team. “
The Raiders (7-7) however, they will be without three defensive starters: the wing Clelin Ferrell (shoulder) and linebackers Nick Kwiatkoski and Nicholas Morrow, both on the reserve / COVID-19 squad starting this week and joining the defensive back Daryl Worley y all security Erik Harris on the list. The defensive back coach Jim O’Neil It also won’t be available due to concerns about COVID-19.
The rookie wide receiver Henry Ruggs III However, he left the COVID-19 list the same as the cornerback Isaiah Johnson. The offensive coordinator Greg Olson he also hopes to be back after being sidelined last week over concerns about the virus. Moreover, the defense of the Raiders hopes to restore security services Johnathan Abram (shock), cornerback Damon Arnette (concussion) and defensive equipment Maliek Collins, who returns from injured reserve.
“We will have to play our best game of the year to win it,” he said. Gruden.