Yahoo Sports NFL on Derek Carr

ArticleColts have more questions than answersOctober 12, 2026

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We had a cleaner pocket, but still many passes were from retreat mode, rather than stepping into the throw. I know it is necessary sometimes and you can't be a great QB if you do not have that backfoot throw in your arsenal. Still, you are going to complete far more of the ones that you set, then drive to your target. If you don't have the confidence to do that, maybe you should sit until you do.

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Carr retreating too much; source questions his confidence stepping into throws.

Derek Carr is retreating in the pocket too often rather than stepping into throws; the source notes that while backfoot throws are necessary, most completions come from set throws, and questions whether Carr has the confidence to step into throws or should sit until he does.