Derek Carr was hailed “an awesome quarterback” by Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden after getting the higher of Drew Brees in Monday evening’s win over the New Orleans Saints.

Whereas veteran Brees struggled to make an impression for the Saints, Carr was the driving power behind a 34-24 win on the Raiders’ new Allegiant Stadium house.

The 29-year-old accomplished 28 of 38 passes for 282 yards and three touchdowns, whereas Brees managed 312 yards, a TD and an interception on 26 of 38 accomplished passes.

Victory moved the Raiders to 2-Zero and inflicted a primary loss on the Saints.

There have been experiences prior to now that Gruden isn’t Carr’s largest fan, however these have been quashed lately, and Monday’s efficiency confirmed to the coach that his sign caller is among the many greatest within the enterprise.

Gruden mentioned: “There’s lots of people that make a variety of opinions on Derek and Derek’s efficiency and our relationship. You already know he had 9 completely different flankers final 12 months. 9.”

Reflecting on his first spell accountable for the Raiders, taking in every season from 1998 to 2001, Gruden recalled: “We had Tim Brown [as wide receiver] each week for 4 years.

“We have had I do not know what number of completely different combos on the offensive line. But he threw for over 4,000 yards and 70 per cent [last season], put us able to make the playoffs in Week 15.

“This man’s an awesome quarterback. We’re surrounding him with higher gamers. And as soon as our protection I feel begins enjoying to their potential, he may even be higher.

“He does a lot with the ball and with out the ball and behind the scenes that I feel Raiders followers ought to actually be pleased with him, and I do know I’m.”