ouchdowns in 2015. The tape is nice, too. And at only 25 years old, Carrs upside is off the charts. The arm strength that resembles a howitzer, the touch thro

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr threw for 3,987 yards and 32 touchdowns in 2015. The tape is nice, too. And at only 25 years old, Carrs upside is off the charts. The arm strength that resembles a howitzer, the touch throws, the movement skills: Carr is rapidly developing a deep toolbox at the position with only two years of experience on his pro resume.So, where does Carr stand among the young quarterbacks in the NFL? While we wait to get a look at rookies Jared Goff and Carson Wentz?against pro competition, lets rank the 25-and-under signal-callers in the NFL -- Jacksonvilles Blake Bortles, Minnesotas Teddy Bridgewater, Oaklands Carr, Tennessees Marcus Mariota, Houstons Brock Osweiler and Tampa Bays Jameis Winston -- based on their upside.1. Derek Carr, Oakland RaidersThe upside:?From the velocity on his throws, to the touch he has developed to target the seam or fade, Carr has the makings of a star player in this league. 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