Derek Carr adds running threat for Raiders this season

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Derek Carr dropped back on third-and-long, saw nothing develop downfield and decided to scramble 11 yards to a first down before punctuating the play with a demonstrative fist pump and scream. A quarterback who had been hesitant — and often ineffective — when running the ball during his first six seasons has added a new dimension to his game that is paying big dividends this year for the Las Vegas Raiders. “He has a lot of pride in his performance and he really wants to improve and I think he knows one of the areas that he can really make a difference is running for a first down here and there,” coach Jon Gruden said.

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