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As the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2024 NFL training camp rolls on, there are good reports and bad coming out of Antonio Pierce’s first preseason as head coach. On the plus side, the defense — which is Pierce’s specialty — has looked great, especially young players like second-year cornerback Jakorian Bennett. However, there are also players who […]

In what looks to be the tightest race for an NFL starting quarterback, the wait will be over soon. Head coach Antonio Pierce is set to name the Las Vegas Raiders’ starting quarterback after their next preseason game. With one preseason game down, a 24-23 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and little clarity on who […]

For those following the Las Vegas Raiders training camp and and their lukewarm quarterback battle, a preseason-opening 24-23 loss to the Minnesota Vikings was far more exciting. Aidan O’Connell kicked the game off with a 15-play, 83-yard drive that resulted in a field goal. On the next three possessions in the second quarter, Gardner Minshew […]

The one interesting storyline about the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason has been the quarterback battle between incumbent starter Aidan O’Connell and newcomer Gardner Minshew. Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce spoke to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN about how the offense will look with either player starting and made a stark statement. While any football fan […]

With the 2024 regular season moving ever closer for the Las Vegas Raiders, veteran Gardner Minshew and second year signal caller Aidan O’Connell are currently locked into a competition for the starting quarterback role. Based on Saturday night’s practice, it looks as if Minshew might be starting to pull away. According to ESPN’s Paul Gutierrez, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2023 campaign was a roller coaster. A 3-5 start and a disappointing Monday Night loss to the Detroit Lions prompted them to fire head coach Josh McDaniels. Things turned since then. Las Vegas promoted Antonio Pierce to interim head coach and made rookie Aidan O’Connell their starting quarterback. They ended the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders finished last season on an “up” note, but still have plenty of miles to drive on the road to a division championship. Head Coach Antonio Pierce appears to have cemented himself as one of the most promising young coaches in the NFL, but now the Raiders need improved quarterback play to […]

Quarterback Aidan O’Connell heads into Las Vegas Raiders training camp with an opportunity to compete for the starting job for the 2024 season. The team’s starter for most of last season, O’Connell didn’t do quite enough to guarantee his sport under center for the coming campaign. That’s why he’s in a fight with Gardner Minshew […]

With the Las Vegas Raiders starting training camp this week, one of the more significant storylines will be the quarterback competition between signal-callers Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew. Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce spoke about the battle incoming between the two players and the approach he has for and when he and the rest of […]

Veterans will report to Las Vegas Raiders training camp on Tuesday, and one of the biggest questions that the Silver and Black need to address before their September 8th season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers is who will be their starter at quarterback. Popular journeyman backup Gardner Minshew was brought in this offseason to […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have a solid all-around team heading into what should be a season of Instant Classics in the AFC West vs. Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers, Andy Reid’s Chiefs and Sean Payton’s Broncos. The West figures to be must-see TV all season long and Davante Adams’ Raiders are a factor in that equation. The […]

In a candid conversation on the podcast “All Facts No Brakes” with Keyshawn Johnson, Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams opened up about his expectations for the team’s new starting quarterback, Aidan O’Connell. The conversation provided a revealing look into the dynamics of the Raiders’ locker room and Adams’ approach to adapting to a new quarterback. […]

Heading into the 2024 NFL Draft, the assumption around the league was that the Las Vegas Raiders may be in business for a rookie quarterback. Sure, Vegas had just recently signed Gardner Minshew and second-year signal-caller Aidan O’Connell played reasonably well down the stretch during his rookie season, but neither of these guys were viewed […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have an intriguing quarterback battle on their hands this offseason as Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew are battling it out. Minshew has been in the league longer as he has played for five seasons. He led the Indianapolis Colts last year, but he is now with the Raiders. O’Connell is entering […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are coming off of an 8-9 season, a final record made all the more remarkable by average quarterback play and a slow start that included five losses over a seven game stretch. The Raiders are coming back strong for this season with a talented roster led by rising head coach Antonio […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are finally back at OTAs. This week saw many NFL teams get together for the first time following an eventful offseason of moves. Las Vegas added a host of new players to the team and everyone is excited to get going. The Raiders find themselves in a QB battle between second-year […]

The Las Vegas Raiders added key help for presumed starting quarterback Aidan O’Connell in the 2024 NFL Draft with offensive players taken in the first three picks. First round selection Brock Bowers out of Georgia is expected to add a security blanket as a pass catcher over the middle and a talented blocker on the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have a murky QB situation. Before the 2024 NFL Draft, many experts expected the Raiders to be in play for one of the top six QBs in the draft. Las Vegas picked at 13th overall and were unlucky to find that six QBs went in the top 12, setting a new […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been on a high note in recent months after a strong finish to the 2023-2024 season and the coronation of Antonio Pierce as head coach. Pierce, a linebacker during his playing days in the NFL, has helped transform Las Vegas into a tough-minded and physical team. but there is still […]

It’s no secret that Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce is a fan of quarterback Aidan O’Connell. When Pierce took over the Raiders’ head coaching duties midway through the 2023 season, he appointed O’Connell as his starting quarterback. The rookie started the Raiders’ last nine games, posting a winning record during that stretch. Pierce […]

The Las Vegas Raiders took a turn for the better last season when Antonio Pierce stepped into the head coaching slot and replaced Josh McDaniels. The Raiders became a far more cohesive team and showed signs of becoming competitive once Pierce installed Aidan O’Connell as the team’s starting quarterback. O’Connell knows he will face significant […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have already made one tremendously splashy move this offseason, signing defensive tackle Christian Wilkins to a big-money deal earlier today. And now, on the opposite side of the ball, the Raiders are addressing what most analysts around the league have deemed to be one of their primary needs that had to […]

The 2023 NFL draft class is going down as a historic one at the quarterback position. It started on draft night. During the 2023 NFL Draft, a record 12 quarterbacks were taken in the first five rounds. There were a number of elite prospects that went high in the draft, like Bryce Young (first overall), […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are playing out the string in Week 18 against the Denver Broncos, where a win will bring them to a respectable 8-9 and maybe even allow interim head coach Antonio Pierce to keep his job for next season. Rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell has been pretty good, too, after replacing Jimmy Garoppolo, […]

The 2023 NFL season has been a tumultuous journey for the Las Vegas Raiders. It ultimately culminated in their elimination from playoff contention. Despite starting the season with high expectations, the team’s performance has been riddled with setbacks and disappointing outcomes. From challenges in their personnel signings to key injuries, the Raiders have encountered obstacles […]

The Las Vegas Raiders picked up a huge 20-14 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day at Arrowhead Stadium, and despite the win, quarterback Aidan O’Connell completed just 9-of-21 passes for 62 yards. The game was won due to the Raiders defense and running game, and Aidan O’Connell got real on his day. […]

Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs secondary were cooking in the first quarter. Aidan O’Connell found it hard to dart a pass to any of his Las Vegas Raiders weapons and it looked like the night was over. Patrick Mahomes was doing everything from leading the air attacks all the way to rushing the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders continue to show their true colors with interim head coach Antonio Pierce. On Christmas Day, they shocked the NFL world by defeating the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead by a score of 20-14. It was a horrible day for Kansas City, with Patrick Mahomes yelling at his offensive line, Jack Jones […]

The Las Vegas Raiders entered their Thursday Night Football matchup against the Chargers with a 5-8 record. The team was last in the AFC West standings. However, the Raiders’ performance against Los Angeles rewrote history. Aidan O’Connell put forth a masterpiece performance that will please Las Vegas fans. The Raiders continue to pile on the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are on a mission to take care of business in their Thursday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Raiders had a stunning 35-0 lead against Los Angeles before the end of the second quarter. Moreover, Aidan O’Connell and Las Vegas pulled off a feat that has not been […]

It looks like Las Vegas Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce is sticking with rookie Aidan O’Connell at quarterback ahead of their Week 15 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, O’Connell will likely get another start following rumors that he would get sent back to the bench. “Despite Raiders’ HC […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are gearing up for a crucial Week 15 Thursday Night Football clash against the Los Angeles Chargers. But first, let’s take a look at how the Raiders have fared this season and what’s at stake for them. They are coming off a disappointing Week 14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. However, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders sit at 5-8 heading into Thursday Night Football against the Los Angeles Chargers and desperately need a win amid their three-game losing streak. And with the team struggling immensely to score points under quarterback Aidan O’Connell, a change could be made. Antonio Pierce has yet to make a decision on who […]

The Las Vegas Raiders suffered a disappointing loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14 of the 2023 NFL season, and there are several key figures to blame for this defeat. The Raiders’ defense performed commendably, holding the Vikings to just a single field goal for nearly four quarters. However, the offense’s inability to capitalize […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have a huge task in front of them as they prepare for their Week 14 game against the Minnesota Vikings. While they would appear to have a huge mountain to climb if they are going to make the AFC playoffs, they have not been eliminated from contention at this point. That […]

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams is likely headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame once his playing days are over. He built his resume playing with a quarterback who is definitely headed to Canton. So when Adams speaks about quarterbacks, it’s wise to listen. Got that, Aidan O’Connell? Speaking on Wednesday, Adams […]

The Las Vegas Raiders seemingly turned their season around after firing Josh McDaniels as head coach. Additionally, the franchise chose to bench Jimmy Garoppolo and play rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell instead. Now, the young star opens up about how he’s been playing so well under the new regime. O’Connell balled out during the preseason and […]

After the Las Vegas Raiders fired former coach Josh McDaniels, Antonio Pierce stepped into the interim coach position. One of his first moves was benching Jimmy Garoppolo in favor of fourth-round rookie Aidan O’Connell. O’Connell has started each of the past four games and played in six overall this season. He has completed 63.5% of […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have had a solid 2023 NFL season so far, with a 5-6 record. However, they faced a heartbreaking loss against the Miami Dolphins in Week 11, with a score of 20-13. As they prepare for their Week 12 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Raiders are determined to bounce back […]