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QBFA27 insightsLatest Sep 18, 2026
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NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Carr joined UCLA as a special advisor to coach Bob Chesney, his first coaching role since retiring from the NFL in May 2025. His official responsibilities include helping with game-planning strategy and working with UCLA's quarterbacks. Chesney emphasized Carr's value stems from his ability to communicate with quarterbacks in real time and share perspective from 11 NFL seasons and a prolific college career at Fresno State, noting 'the pressure that you feel back there as a quarterback' and 'a guy that says, I know what exactly what this feels like at this moment' is invaluable. Carr will attend games and has film access but won't be a permanent practice fixture due to family commitments, though his proximity to UCLA in Newport Beach makes attendance feasible.
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NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Former four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr joined UCLA as a volunteer special advisor to coach Bob Chesney after retiring from the NFL in spring 2025. He will assist with game-planning strategy and work directly with the Bruins' quarterbacks, including starting QB Nico Iamaleava and backups Madden Iamaleava, Ty Dieffenbach, Colton Gumino, and DJ Bordeaux. Carr finished his 11-year NFL career with 41,245 passing yards and 257 touchdown passes, remaining the Raiders' all-time leader in passing yards, passing touchdowns, and completions.
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PositiveProjectionJul 21, 2026Fantasy Footballers
Derek Carr's passing yard projection has adjusted upward and is now tied with Justin Herbert; the source attributes this to Kellen Moore's offensive scheme and a favorable schedule. Post-bye week last year, Carr would have thrown for 4,400 yards; with a nicer schedule ahead and rookie wide receiver Jordan Tyson added to the roster alongside Michael Olave, Carr has significant upside potential. The source notes that having two true number-one wide receivers is a gift very few quarterbacks have, positioning Carr similarly to Joe Burrow and Dak Prescott in terms of receiving weapons.
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PositiveNewsJul 3, 2026Jacob Gibbs
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Emeka Egbuka, Baker Mayfield, Zac Robinson — there’s a lot to discuss with the 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers passing game Here’s a 30 minute deep-dive into the film/data from @​DanSchneierNFL and me: <https://youtu.be/E-QxwzSSdv4?is=EHIWI3TD_p-CqdBi>

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PositiveValueJun 25, 2026Ryan Heath
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Klint Kubiak's offenses have performed DESPITE poorly-projected offensive lines. 2024 Saints Preseason O-line rank: 31st PFF / 23rd Fantasy Points EPA/play rank: 9th in Derek Carr's starts 2025 Seahawks Preseason O-line rank: 30th PFF / 30th Fantasy Points EPA/play rank: 15th

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PositiveNewsJun 23, 2026Ryan Heath
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Best QB seasons by ANY/A on play action [since 2023] 1. Lamar Jackson 2025 - 12.17 2. Brock Purdy 2023 - 11.49* 3. Sam Darnold 2025 - 10.61* ... 9. Derek Carr 2024 - 9.80* (Among 87 qualifying seasons) * = a Klint Kubiak QB hitting their @​FantasyPtsData-era best in this stat

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PositiveRoleNo dateYahoo Sports NFL
Carr is open to returning to the NFL for the right situation in 2026, stating that teams have reached out and he would consider a move if it were 'special.' The source argues the Los Angeles Rams represent an ideal fit: a backup role behind Matthew Stafford without competing against Stetton Bennett and Ty Simpson, allowing Carr to pursue his stated goal of winning a Super Bowl and finally playing with a great team. At 35, Carr could spend one year as a backup with a winning organization and position himself for a starting opportunity in 2027, following the successful precedent of Sam Darnold's path with the 49ers (who won 14 games in 2023 before moving to another team). The source cites Baker Mayfield as another historical example of successful career rebuilds, suggesting Carr should follow Mayfield's path by joining the Rams, learning from Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford, and using a backup role as a springboard to career resurgence and real success.
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