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Las Vegas Raiders: Top-25 players of the Derek Carr Era

By Brad Weiss

NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 11: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass against the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 11, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 11: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass against the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 11, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /
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Nov 17, 2019; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders former placekicker Sebastian Janikowski lights the ceremonial torch before the game between the Oakland Raiders and the Cincinnati Bengals at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2019; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders former placekicker Sebastian Janikowski lights the ceremonial torch before the game between the Oakland Raiders and the Cincinnati Bengals at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports /

Las Vegas Raiders: Top-25 players of the Derek Carr Era

No. 16: Sebastian Janikowski (2000-2016)

Sebastian Janikowski had long been established as a face of Raider Nation by the time Derek Carr arrived in Oakland, as he was a first-round pick of the franchise out of Florida State. While the pick was deemed controversial when it happened, he would become a constant for a franchise that did not have one, spending 17 years in the Silver and Black.

For Carr, having a leg like Janikowski was huge for him early in his career, as the offense often sputtered out in the red zone, and had to rely on him. Janikowski had a nice three-year run once Carr arrived, missing only three extra points during that time, while also connecting nearly 82 percent of his field goals, including multiple from over 50 yards.

Having a strong kicking game is crucial for a young quarterback, and Janikowski was not only a fan favorite but considered one of the best in the game for a very long time. He would finish out his NFL career in Seattle, but he will only be remembered for the incredible job he did kicking in Oakland.

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