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Derek Carr Says Raiders’ Run Game Will “Get Humming” – A Look at the Current Situation and Coaching Outlook
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Current Struggles on the Ground
The Las Vegas Raiders rank last in the league in rushing efficiency, averaging 3.0 yards per attempt. Running back Ashton Jeanty, the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, has totaled 291 yards and 3.3 yards per carry through five games, hampered by ankle and foot injuries. The team’s inability to create clear running lanes has forced Jeanty to confront defenders before reaching the line of scrimmage, contributing to the overall low yardage.
Carr’s Optimistic Prediction
Former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr told the *Home Grown* podcast that the present difficulties are temporary. He emphasized his familiarity with head coach Klint Kubiak, offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko, and offensive line coach Rick Dennison, asserting that their combined experience will eventually produce a “productive offense” capable of scoring 50 points in a game once players fully grasp the system. Carr noted that additional personnel changes could accelerate the turnaround.
Coaching Perspective
Head coach Klint Kubiak acknowledged the need to improve the rushing attack, recalling the team’s more efficient performance in the season opener. Kubiak stressed that the Raiders must adapt to defenses that are now heavily focused on stopping the run.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The run game hasn't been going well yet,” — Derek Carr
- “The run game hasn’t been going well yet, but I promise you, the one thing I know about Klint [Kubiak], I know and [offensive line coach Rick Dennison and [offensive coordinator] Andrew Janocko, that thing is going to get humming,” — Derek Carr
- “Going back to that first game, just as a whole unit, we played better,” — Klint Kubiak, in head coach
Outlook
Both Carr and the coaching staff view the current run-game woes as a phase that can be resolved through schematic adjustments, player development, and possible roster additions. The upcoming matchup against the Buffalo Bills is highlighted as a test of whether the Raiders can translate this confidence into on-field production.