Quarterback Derek Carr, New Orleans Saints teammates have improved the lines of communication.
The quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, Derek Carr, has actually improved his communication skills as a father at home. It is a continuous process.
This week, the Saints (7-8) are getting ready to take on the Buccaneers (8-7) at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday.
This season, Carr and his teammates have had to improve the informational and tonal flow of communication. When the ten-year veteran joined the NFL, he had to improve on it.
“I had to learn that,” he said. “I just did things my way and you watch those older guys in the ’90s and that I grew up watching and the early 2000s, it’s like, OK, that’s how it’s supposed to be. And then you learn that not everybody responds to that.
If I’m being completely honest, becoming a father was the thing that taught me that the most. The way my 7-year-old responds, my 10-year-old does not. My ten-year-old can outwork everyone. Despite having endless talent, my 7-year-old says, “I’ll just throw it like this.” Additionally, I have to pursue him somewhat, as opposed to my 10-year-old, who I only have to tell him it’s okay to make mistakes. He strives for perfection. Thus, the tone has changed.
“Once I learned that as a Dad, that they’re not all the same, you treat them all fair but not equal, I have done the same thing in my growth as a leader with different positions, not just receiver. Not everybody responds the same. I’ve had guys tell me, ‘If I screw up, I want you to yell at me in the middle of practice.’ I’ve had other guys that are like, ‘Hey man, just come and talk to me. I don’t like that.’ OK, cool, no problem.
“So you’re making little logs in your mind, you try your best to react the right way. Being a Dad has helped me the most, just learn how to love each kid individually, and how they respond best. Same thing with the team – how do I love them the best and get the best out of them individually, rather than just throwing a blanket over the whole thing.”
Carr, who has completed 67.4 percent of his passes for 3,417 yards and 19 touchdowns, with eight interceptions, possibly most needed to navigate the nuance with second-year receiver Chris Olave, who leads the team in receptions (81) and receiving yards (1,041 yards), with four touchdowns.
Carr stated, “It requires time.” Speaking with one another. You can clearly see that, depending on how I answered, certain members of our circle would say, “Whoa,” while others would say, “Yeah, I like that.” After that, you can sort of read body language and sense it immediately.
“I’ve always made an effort to find out as much as I can about each person, whether it’s by observing, conversing with, or trying to understand what drives or excites them. Since what drives them directly affects how I can interact with them, challenge them, and attempt to bring out the best in others.”
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