Carr explains why some players aren't receiving targets (22 Viewers)

[meily]

Derek Carr explains why some players haven't seen as many targets

Alvin Kamara, Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed make up 66% of Derek Carr’s targets and 82% of his yards. Carr explained why he isn’t spreading the ball around as much:

saintswire.usatoday.com

When there’s not as many attempts, targets for guys who aren’t first or second in the read go down,” Carr stated. Getting the ball out quickly has also been a point of emphasis given the state of his offensive line, so naturally players at the top of the read are going to get the ball more often.

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

Makes sense to me.

 

[Analyze This]

Things will have to change this week if Chris and Alvin are out.

 

[meily]

Makes sense to me.

This team is competing with a handicap, we can't as Saints fan start complaining like we are a complete team when the coaches and players know what their handicap is this year.

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

This team is competing with a handicap, we can't as Saints fan start complaining like we are a complete team when the coaches and players know what their handicap is this year.

I agree.

They’ve exceeded my expectations thus far, proud of em.

 

[tenordas]

This team is competing with a handicap, we can't as Saints fan start complaining like we are a complete team when the coaches and players know what their handicap is this year.

Correct, and that's called good coaching: getting the right players in good positions to make plays. When you have fewer of the right players, you adjust your play calls to target those right players. Kudos to KK for knowing what strengths and weaknesses he has, and using his personnel effectively within those constraints.