In the Bill Belichick Book of How to Answer Questions about Controversial Stuff at Press Conferences (which does not exist but totally should), delivering the same response over and over is the way to go. Remember “We’re on to Cincinnati”?

With that in mind, here’s how Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr responded to queries about his injured finger that temporarily sidelined him during Sunday’s win over the Carolina Panthers: Variations on “It’s great, thank you for asking”

#Raiders QB Derek Carr had some great exchanges with reporters when asked about his injured finger. pic.twitter.com/npY2Gpqnbu — FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 1, 2016

At least he did it with a smile.