The Las Vegas Raiders decided to stick with Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew at quarterback this offseason and the results are mixed. The two are currently battling for the starting quarterback job and neither has done enough to earn it.
In fact, the two struggled mightily in training camp and have thrown many interceptions. Quarterback is the most important position in the NFL so if the Raiders get subpar play there, it’s going to be difficult to win games.
There aren’t many options available in free agency or the trade market. The Raiders are almost certainly going to have Minshew and O’Connell continue to battle things out in preseason. However, if the two play poorly in the preseason, the team may need to consider their options.
Las Vegas has a lot of talent on offense and the defense was top-10 in points allowed last season. This could be a playoff team with the right quarterback. The only notable quarterback still available in free agency is former Tennessee Titans Pro Bowler Ryan Tannehill. He’s coming off of a rough season where he was benched but if things are looking grim for the Raiders, he could be an option.
