Raiders coach Pete Carroll is choosing to remain optimistic about the health of star tight end Brock Bowers.

That’s his nature.

Bowers played through a knee injury he suffered Week 1 for three games before sitting out Sunday’s loss to the Colts. The 22-year-old and the team are now trying to find the best way to manage the situation.

“We’re trying to make sure that he’s ready to come back and stay back,” Carroll said.

Carroll called the injury “week-to-week” on Monday, but adjusted his wording to “day-to-day” on Wednesday.

“That’s the way I’m looking at it. I’m waiting for tomorrow (for him to say), ‘OK, I’m OK,’” Carroll said, smiling. “He’ll do some walkthrough stuff (this week) and he’ll be in the game plan knowing what’s going on. So, if he gets a chance to play, then he’ll be rea

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