We are continuing an eight-part series ranking the Oakland Raiders' position groups:

Group: Quarterback.

Ranking out of eight positions: 3 (offensive line is fourth; defensive line is fifth; running backs are sixth; tight ends are seventh; secondary is eighth)

Why: Second-year quarterback Derek Carr has big potential. Backups Christian Ponder and Matt McGloin can handle themselves well in shorts bursts if needed.

Bright spots: Carr's ceiling is high. The No. 36 overall draft pick in 2014, Carr was the only rookie quarterback to start all 16 games last season. He threw 21 touchdown passes and just 12 interceptions. The Raiders and scouts around the league love his potential and think he can become an above-average player.

Concerns: Carr is not a finished product. He is still learning and has improvements to make in his overall game. Oakland's 5.46 yards per pass attempt was by far the lowest in the NFL. Blake Bortles was next -- averaging 6.12 yards per attempt.

Outlook for 2015: I expect Carr to make significant strides in his second year. He prepares well and is a good fit for Oakland's new up-tempo offense. The Raiders will use the no-huddle offense more this year and Carr used that offense almost exclusively late in his career at Fresno State. The Raiders drafted receiving weapons, Amari Cooper (receiver, first round) and Clive Walford (tight end, third). These players will help Carr and I expect the position to be a bright spot for Oakland in 2015.