The Raiders’ quarterback situation is a mess, and while it’s been that way all season, it’s particularly chaotic at the moment. After Gardner Minshew was benched for the second time in five weeks following Sunday’s blowout loss to the Broncos, Antonio Pierce wouldn’t commit to a starter during the postgame press conference.
Earlier this week, Pierce revealed that the team would hold another quarterback competition during practice to decide who will start against the Steelers this weekend. Just five weeks after naming Minshew the starter, they’re essentially back to square one from late July.
It’s more disappointing than shocking, especially as new details surface about the coaching staff’s decision-making. In one of Albert Breer’s recent mailbags, he offers a… let’s say “insightful” view on just how bad things are in the Raiders’ quarterback room.
It sounds like Aidan O’Connell technically won the Raiders’ preseason QB competition
The Raiders are evaluating their quarterback situation, and it’s worth noting that some coaches believed Aidan O’Connell had surpassed Gardner Minshew II back in August. Despite that, Antonio Pierce opted for the more experienced option. However, it’s clear that Vegas sees O’Connell as a strong contender.
This aligns with recent reports suggesting that O’Connell essentially won the QB competition. Minshew had an edge, as expected when a team invests $20 million in a player, and coaches appreciated his pocket mobility. Given that the Raiders will likely shuffle quarterbacks several times before the season ends, Raiders fans might as well embrace the chaos—it could even be fun!
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