Derek Carr Admits Need For Better Leadership Following Saints' Loss to Jaguars

Carr, with a current passer rating lowest since his 2014 rookie season, acknowledges emotional outbursts during games as harmful and promises to improve composure amid Saints' struggle, losing four of their past five games.

• Derek Carr, quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, concedes that he needs to improve his leadership skills and manage his emotional outbursts during games, after the Saints' recent loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
• Despite a comeback from a 24-9 second-half deficit, the Saints lost 31-24 to the Jaguars after the latter scored a touchdown during the last few minutes of the game. The loss marked the Saints' four losses in their recent five games.
• Carr's current passer rating of 82.8 is his lowest since his 2014 rookie season. He has accumulated 1,600 passing yards, six touchdowns, and four interceptions this season, completing 63.9% of his passes.
• Despite the presence of talented players like Rashid Shaheed, Alvin Kamara, Michael Thomas, and Chris Olave, the Saints' offense has been struggling. There is a narrative of inconsistency in the gameplay, and the chemistry between Carr and his wide receivers is lacking.
• Critics argue that with the quality of the offensive side of the Saints, including Alvin Kamara, Jamaal Williams, Michael Thomas, and Chris Olave, the team should be generating more robust results. Failure to do so has raised concerns about the team's offensive strategy.

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