The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... There was some rustiness after a layoff that stretched for more than a month, but Carr said his return to throwing got better as Tuesday’s practice progressed. Carr estimated he had taken 30-40 days away from throwing as a result of a right ring finger injury, a break he called “kind of hard” despite teammates telling him to relax and recover because they weren’t going to win any games in May or June.

Diehards Line: Carr took the time off, though, and the result was Carr being in top condition upon his return to the field. “It was minor,” Carr said. “There was nothing big to it. I just had to go through a little rehab and stretching and all that kind of stuff. I felt ready to rock a long time ago, and I felt even better today. I’m 100 percent. If I could be more than 100, that’s where I’m at. ..." As PFT notes, Carr’s return will allow him to start doing more extensive work with first-round pick Amari Cooper, whose presence should offer Carr increased opportunities for success during his second season running Oakland’s offense.