Anthony Munoz Welcomes Derek Carr to the Gnarly Pinky Club

Hey, Derek Carr ...

Want some NFL advice on how to handle a nasty pinky injury straight from an NFL Hall of Famer?

Good news ... Bengals legend Anthony Munoz has some first(disfigured)hand knowledge for ya!

Munoz has an AWESOMELY grotesque pinky from his playing days (it still points sideways) -- and says he appreciates Carr's toughness for playing through Sunday's injury.

Munoz has nothing but respect for the QB -- and even dishes out some pointers (ha) on how to make sure the finger heals properly.