Next Raiders quarterback? Kirk Cousins, Tom Brady among 15 names to chew on
1 year, 1 month ago

Next Raiders quarterback? Kirk Cousins, Tom Brady among 15 names to chew on

New York Times  

At one point in all of his recent radio and podcast appearances, Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce was asked if he was worried about his counterparts in the AFC West. But just like Davis back in 2002 — the year of the Raiders’ last playoff win — Pierce has to find a quarterback to make teams worry about his club. GO DEEPER Five options for Josh Jacobs, Raiders with NFL franchise tag window open Heck, Tom Brady even looked pretty good in those Dunkin’ Donuts commercial outtakes. On a recent “2 Gs in a Pod” podcast with Amber Theoharis and former Raiders receiver James Jones, Adams said there are “a couple quarterbacks I really like out there.” “If we’re talking about a dude that can just find somebody, I mean, I like Kirk Cousins,” Adams said. “Let’s go worst case scenario … we are with Aidan O’Connell,” Pierce told “The Pivot.” “Won five games.

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Next Raiders starting quarterback? Sam Darnold, Shedeur Sanders among 25 to consider
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Next Raiders starting quarterback? Sam Darnold, Shedeur Sanders among 25 to consider

New York Times  

The Las Vegas Raiders still desperately need a quarterback. Jimmy Garoppolo and Gardner Minshew weren’t the answer the last two years, and last week’s big push for Matthew Stafford came up empty. Well, there were those last two games of last season where he looked a little shellshocked — like the New York Jets-era Sam Darnold. Russell Wilson, free agent …

Tom Brady takes key role in Raiders’ hirings of coach Pete Carroll, GM John Spytek
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tom Brady takes key role in Raiders’ hirings of coach Pete Carroll, GM John Spytek

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Faced with hiring a general manager and head coach, most NFL owners would’ve been heavily involved in every facet of the process. The Raiders have made two brief playoff appearances since appearing in the big game 22 years ago — but Davis’ desire to get back to being a premier team has not waned. “I had a …

Raiders’ Mark Davis to wait for offseason to decide on Antonio Pierce: ‘I’m very disappointed’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Raiders’ Mark Davis to wait for offseason to decide on Antonio Pierce: ‘I’m very disappointed’

New York Times  

IRVING, Texas — It’s no surprise that owner Mark Davis isn’t happy with his team right now. Right now, I’m not in that position of evaluating anything going forward.” I asked #Raiders owner Mark Davis to assess where things stand with HC Antonio Pierce. On Oct. 15, he cut Pierce some slack for being “young as a head coach” and …

Raiders will start O’Connell at quarterback when they visit the Chiefs
4 months ago

Raiders will start O’Connell at quarterback when they visit the Chiefs

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Aidan O’Connell will start at quarterback when the Las Vegas Raiders visit their AFC West rival and two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Friday. Raiders coach Antonio Pierce made the announcement Wednesday, saying O’Connell had progressed well after breaking his right thumb on Oct. 20 in a 20-15 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. …

Five Raiders predictions at NFL midseason: Antonio Pierce will earn a second season
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Five Raiders predictions at NFL midseason: Antonio Pierce will earn a second season

New York Times  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Well, it didn’t take a shiny crystal ball to see that Luke Getsy would be a victim of the “bye week” or that the Las Vegas Raiders would stand pat at Tuesday’s trade deadline. But the Raiders fired offensive line coach James Cregg this week, and the thinking is that they’ll move away from the wide zone …

Tom Brady’s Raiders to-do list: Help find a QB, recruit free agents, watch and learn
5 months ago

Tom Brady’s Raiders to-do list: Help find a QB, recruit free agents, watch and learn

New York Times  

HENDERSON, Nev. — A smiling Tom Brady strolled into Las Vegas Raiders headquarters last week alongside owner Mark Davis. “Tom is somebody that for many years I didn’t like very much,” Davis said the day before Brady’s introduction. “The best thing is just being involved with NFL football for a long time,” Brady said on the “Let’s Go!” podcast with …

Raiders return to Aidan O’Connell as starting QB against the Steelers, benching Gardner Minshew
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Raiders return to Aidan O’Connell as starting QB against the Steelers, benching Gardner Minshew

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — When Antonio Pierce became the Raiders’ interim coach midway through last season, his first major act was naming then-rookie Aidan O’Connell the starting quarterback. Pierce, now the full-time Las Vegas coach, is turning again to O’Connell as the Raiders reach a critical part of their season while benching Gardner Minshew with the Pittsburgh Steelers visiting on Sunday. …

Raiders name Aidan O’Connell starting quarterback for Week 6 game vs. Steelers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Raiders name Aidan O’Connell starting quarterback for Week 6 game vs. Steelers

New York Times  

The Las Vegas Raiders will start quarterback Aidan O’Connell for the team’s Week 6 matchup at home with the Pittsburgh Steelers, coach Antonio Pierce announced Wednesday. After replacing Minshew, O’Connell went 10-for-20 for 94 yards and an interception when Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II deflected a pass intended for tight end Brock Bowers and picked him off in the fourth …

Who starts next week after Raiders’ Gardner Minshew was benched for Aidan O’Connell? ‘I don’t know,’ Pierce says
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Who starts next week after Raiders’ Gardner Minshew was benched for Aidan O’Connell? ‘I don’t know,’ Pierce says

New York Times  

NFL Week 5 live updates: Scores, highlights, analysis, observations and more The Las Vegas Raiders benched quarterback Gardner Minshew in favor of Aidan O’Connell with just over a quarter left to play in Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos. After replacing Minshew, O’Connell went 10-for-20 for 94 yards and an interception when Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II deflected a pass …

The Raiders’ problems on offense go beyond Luke Getsy’s play-calling
6 months ago

The Raiders’ problems on offense go beyond Luke Getsy’s play-calling

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The boos began in the first quarter Sunday, when back-to-back inside runs by Zamir White didn’t sit well with Raiders fans who wanted to see more imaginative play-calling. There’s a reason why expectations were low for the Raiders entering the season, and last week’s victory at Baltimore created a temporary amnesia that maybe Las Vegas could make …

Pierce hopes to name Raiders starting quarterback after preseason game against the Cowboys
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Pierce hopes to name Raiders starting quarterback after preseason game against the Cowboys

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Raiders’ quarterback battle between Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew has been even and coach Antonio Pierce is ready for the competition to end. “We’ve got to get ready to play football,” Pierce said. We’ll have two games in to evaluate.” He said he hasn’t determined which quarterback will start, but like in Saturday’s 24-23 preseason loss …

Raiders QB competition is tight entering preseason game at Minnesota
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Raiders QB competition is tight entering preseason game at Minnesota

Associated Press  

Raiders coach Antonio Pierce hopes to finally take a major step forward Saturday in picking the starting quarterback when Las Vegas opens its preseason at Minnesota. Pierce said a decision will be made later this week whether incumbent Aidan O’Connell or free agent signee Gardner Minshew would start, but each player will receive a quarter’s worth of action. Pierce has …

Kirk Cousins to Falcons? Sam Howell to Broncos? QB predictions for every NFL team
1 year ago

Kirk Cousins to Falcons? Sam Howell to Broncos? QB predictions for every NFL team

New York Times  

The quarterback carousel is spinning. Locked in, nothing to see here Safe, but with something to prove Young, unaccomplished, but safe Player Team Anthony Richardson Colts Bryce Young Panthers Young, unaccomplished, but probably safe Player Team Will Levis Titans To be determined Player Team Daniel Jones Giants Geno Smith Seahawks Open for business Bears, Broncos, Buccaneers, Commanders, Falcons, Patriots, Raiders, …

Where could Vikings turn at QB if Kirk Cousins leaves? Russell Wilson, Sam Darnold and more
1 year ago

Where could Vikings turn at QB if Kirk Cousins leaves? Russell Wilson, Sam Darnold and more

New York Times  

If news surfaces next week that quarterback Kirk Cousins has signed with the Atlanta Falcons, it’ll be easy to point to the one comment that foreshadowed all of this. GO DEEPER Vikings’ Kirk Cousins negotiation is test of discipline in front office's long-term vision The Vikings have until next week to secure Cousins before his contract voids and his $28.5 …

Fighting for starting QB position is nothing new for Raiders’ Aidan O’Connell
1 year, 2 months ago

Fighting for starting QB position is nothing new for Raiders’ Aidan O’Connell

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Fighting to be his team’s starting quarterback isn’t new for Aidan O’Connell. “There hasn’t been a lot of years I’ve been the unquestioned starter going in, so I’m used to competing,” O’Connell said Thursday at a promotional event for the Super Bowl on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas. Then last year, the Raiders drafted O’Connell in the …

What now for Russell Wilson? Patriots, Raiders and other NFL team fits for 2024
1 year, 3 months ago

What now for Russell Wilson? Patriots, Raiders and other NFL team fits for 2024

New York Times  

Breaking: Patriots hire Jerod Mayo Russell Wilson’s ride with the Denver Broncos may be over. — Tashan Reed, Raiders beat writer GO DEEPER 2024 NFL Draft order projections: Commanders keep tanking, Vikings drop into top 10 Why Wilson might be a fit: This feels like a Hail Mary of sorts, which, considering Wilson is the subject, seems fitting. — Alec …

Raiders should be looking to 2024 NFL Draft for their quarterback of the future
1 year, 3 months ago

Raiders should be looking to 2024 NFL Draft for their quarterback of the future

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Chargers vs. It’s hard to say for sure until a new full-time Raiders regime is in place, but it feels more likely they would go after one of the other quarterbacks in the 2024 draft class. “And there’s a lot of split opinion after that.” GO DEEPER NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Bears, Patriots land …

Raiders bench Jimmy Garoppolo for rookie Aidan O’Connell: Why is Vegas making a change?
1 year, 4 months ago

Raiders bench Jimmy Garoppolo for rookie Aidan O’Connell: Why is Vegas making a change?

New York Times  

By Dianna Russini, Vic Tafur, Tashan Reed and Larry Holder The Las Vegas Raiders announced they will start quarterback Aidan O’Connell in their Week 9 game against the New York Giants. One big misstep by McDaniels and Ziegler was their decision to go with Hoyer, the 37-year-old former Patriots backup, over O’Connell in Week 7 against the Bears, when Garoppolo …

Who can the Vikings get to replace Kirk Cousins at quarterback? 7 potential options
1 year, 4 months ago

Who can the Vikings get to replace Kirk Cousins at quarterback? 7 potential options

New York Times  

Considering what’s next for the Minnesota Vikings is a disorienting undertaking. Following quarterback Kirk Cousins’ torn right Achilles tendon, which was confirmed Monday by the team and is expected to cost him the rest of the 2023 season, there are a considerable number of questions. “We’ll talk internally, getting a lot of opinions and thoughts on where we’re at.” GO …

Raiders rookie Aidan O’Connell to make NFL debut with Jimmy Garoppolo out: Source
1 year, 5 months ago

Raiders rookie Aidan O’Connell to make NFL debut with Jimmy Garoppolo out: Source

New York Times  

The Las Vegas Raiders will start rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, a team source confirmed. He took numerous big hits during the game, and coach Josh McDaniels said the reason for him being placed in the protocol could’ve been an accumulation of blows rather than one major hit. The former San Francisco 49ers and …

Raiders rookie QB Aidan O’Connell hopes his NFL story is just beginning
1 year, 7 months ago

Raiders rookie QB Aidan O’Connell hopes his NFL story is just beginning

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The idea of a walk-on at Purdue slowly rising to become a starting quarterback is enough of a long shot. That’s Aidan O’Connell’s story so far, one the Las Vegas Raiders rookie hopes won’t end any time soon. “I think you have to have a proper balance of reflection and also understanding I’m trying to play more …

Raiders hope rookie QB Aidan O’Connell’s smarts, intangibles translate to NFL
1 year, 7 months ago

Raiders hope rookie QB Aidan O’Connell’s smarts, intangibles translate to NFL

New York Times  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Derek Carr was the Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterback for the past nine seasons. “It was the number that was given to me,” O’Connell said Wednesday. He’s got a plan, and that usually bodes well for you in terms of improving.” Throughout the first 11 practices of training camp, however, carrying that over to the field has eluded …

Vikings’ quarterback conundrum: Is now the time to find Kirk Cousins’ successor?
1 year, 11 months ago

Vikings’ quarterback conundrum: Is now the time to find Kirk Cousins’ successor?

New York Times  

The Minnesota Vikings want to do this on their own terms. Considering The Athletic’s draft expert, Dane Brugler, published “The Beast” on Monday, I felt it would be worthwhile to dig a bit deeper into the idea. The pass rush may be humming, but they’re not going to get home in time if we anticipate and see and feel.” So …

Exploring Raiders’ options to replace Derek Carr: Sign Tom Brady? Draft a rookie?
2 years, 2 months ago

Exploring Raiders’ options to replace Derek Carr: Sign Tom Brady? Draft a rookie?

New York Times  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Derek Carr made it official. Coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler had stopped short of explicitly stating that he wouldn’t return as Raiders starting quarterback when they benched him last month, but Carr took any doubt away Thursday when he released a statement saying goodbye to the franchise and its fan base. Brady will be …

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