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Oakland Raiders minicamp preview: It's all about the quarterbacks

Published Jun. 9, 2015 12:54 p.m. ET

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1: How much will quarterback Derek Carr throw?

Carr has done little in OTA sessions after injuring the right ring finger on his throwing hand. Carr reportedly will resume light throwing at the minicamp but will be limited as the team aims for a full recovery by training camp.

2: Who will pull ahead in the backup quarterback derby?

Christian Ponder, signed in the offseason, appears like the frontrunner for the job but it wasn't like he set the world on fire with the Vikings as a 2011 first-round draft bust. Before Ponder cements himself as the second-stringer, it's critical that Matt McGloin impress the new coaching staff at minicamp. Also keep an eye on Cody Fajardo, a rookie free-agent signing from Nevada who has impressed early.

3: Is Mychal Rivera on the verge of losing his starting gig at tight end?

Rivera made significant strides in his second NFL season with 58 catches for 538 yards and four touchdowns. Rivera, though, has some competition from 2015 third-round pick Clive Walford. Comparisons to other University of Miami tight ends like Jimmy Graham, Greg Olsen and Jeremy Shockey would be extremely premature, but Walford has looked sharp early.

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