NFL Star Derek Carr Puzzled By Michael Thomas' Criticism
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is puzzled by New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas' criticism of him.
In an interview with ESPN, Thomas said that Carr is "not a top-10 quarterback" and that he "doesn't have the arm strength or accuracy to be a franchise quarterback."
Carr responded to Thomas' comments on Twitter, saying that he is "puzzled" by them.
"I've always had a lot of respect for Michael Thomas as a player," Carr wrote. "I don't know what prompted him to say what he said, but I'm not going to let it get to me."
Carr has been one of the most consistent quarterbacks in the NFL over the past few seasons. He has led the Raiders to two playoff appearances in the past three years and has thrown for over 4,000 yards in each of the past two seasons.
Thomas' Comments May Be Motivated By Frustration
It's possible that Thomas' comments are motivated by frustration. The Saints have struggled in recent years, and Thomas has been one of their most vocal critics.
In an interview with The Times-Picayune in November, Thomas said that the Saints need to "make some changes" and that they "can't keep doing the same things and expect different results."
Thomas' comments about Carr may be a reflection of his frustration with the Saints' struggles. He may believe that the team needs to upgrade at quarterback in order to be successful.
Carr Is Focused On Winning
Carr is not letting Thomas' comments get to him. He is focused on leading the Raiders to a playoff berth this season.
"I'm not going to let anyone tell me I'm not good enough," Carr said. "I'm going to go out there and prove them wrong."
The Raiders have a tough schedule this season, but they have a talented team. If Carr can play at a high level, the Raiders have a chance to make a run at the playoffs.