So barring a miracle we will probably be one and done in the playoffs? Opportunity missed or a successful come back by making the playoffs?
Why is everyone assuming that we're cooked? Bloody hell. Yes, Carr is a beast, he's the MVP of the league this year. He's the spiritual leader of Raider Nation. But for crying out loud, we have plenty of other guys who are capable to step up and fill the void.
We have won games this year by not turning the ball over, getting turnovers on D, and letting the offensive line go to work and literally take the opponent's spirit. Those other things aren't going to suddenly disappear now that McGloin is the QB.
Best thing that happened today was the 3rd down conversion to Cooper to win the game. That was a BIG TIME throw to WIN the game. The conservative call would've been to run the ball, concede the ball to Luck and have to rely on the D. But we chose to pass the ball. We put it on McGloin's arm and he got it done when it mattered.
As long as he can keep the turnovers to a minimum, he's not going to be asked to throw it 40 times a game like Carr. We've got the pieces to run the ball and manage the game more conservatively.