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The Las Vegas Raiders have had their fair share of ups and downs in recent seasons. However, there’s a palpable sense of optimism surrounding the team as they head into the 2024 NFL season. With a revamped roster, new strategic directions, and a hunger to reestablish themselves as playoff contenders, the Raiders are gearing up […]

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 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 […]

One week into NFL free agency, and the whole league is nearly turned upside down. It’s been a busy week for all 32 teams, including the Las Vegas Raiders, who have made nine signings thus far. The Raiders made their biggest signing with former Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins, who signed to a four-year, […]

Gardner Minshew gained a reputation as one of the NFL’s best backup quarterbacks during the 2023 season. He was able to parlay his success with the Indianapolis Colts into a new contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. The new deal will pay Minshew $25 million over two years. Gardner Minshew has a new nickname for […]

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 […]

As the New York Jets assess their biggest needs in the 2024 NFL offseason, there’s a recurring theme. They all revolve around Aaron Rodgers. That probably makes sense since the 40-year-old quarterback is at the center of the Jets universe. And with patience running thin for owner Woody Johnson after 13 straight seasons out of […]

NFL journeyman and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew is a Pro-Bowler for the first time in his five-year career. Despite Mishew having a solid year with the Colts, his position as the starting quarterback is murky in Indianapolis. While he states that he’d like to stay planted with the Colts, Indianapolis selected Anthony Richardson in […]

The Indianapolis Colts are coming off of a 9-8 season that saw an injury to promising rookie Anthony Richardson while Garden Minshew did his best to fill in as the team’s leader. Richardson spoke out about his potential for regaining his form post-injury. Colts running back Tyler Goodson got real on a major mistake he […]

The Indianapolis Colts just fell short of making the AFC playoffs for the first time since 2020, losing 23-19 to division rival Houston Texans in Week 18. The AFC South division was supposed to be one of the more mediocre divisions in all of football this season. The division started with two new first-year head […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew has reason to smile, as he has earned himself a fair amount more money than he expected just a few months ago. Minshew is set to earn an extra $2 million this season due to a clause in his contract, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN: “Colts’ QB Gardner Minshew […]

With a win over the Houston Texans on Saturday in Week 18, the Indianapolis Colts will guarantee themselves a spot in the NFL playoffs. Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew cannot wait to meet that challenge head on. “This is the stuff you dream about,” Minshew told the Herald Bulletin’s George Bremer. “These kind of opportunities, these […]

In Week 16 of the 2023 NFL season, the Indianapolis Colts faced a disheartening loss against the Atlanta Falcons. Despite initiating the game with a touchdown on their opening drive, the Colts encountered substantial difficulties in regaining their momentum. They failed to score again until the third quarter. The defense grappled with consistent tackling issues, […]

The Indianapolis Colts suffered a rough 29-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, and it was a crucial game that the team needed for the AFC wild card picture. Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew spoke about the team’s mindset and what needs to happen in the last two games of the season to make the […]

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee was suspended for the rest of the season after his hit to the head and neck area of Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on Saturday. The hit resulted in a concussion for Pittman Jr., and Kazee was ejected from the game. Since Kazee is a repeat offender, the NFL […]

Though the Pac-12 is all but laid to rest now, there will be remnants of the West Coast conference for years to come. In this case, in particular, we take a look at some of the active NFL QBs from the conference and where they rank. Note that not all these are starters but have […]

The Indianapolis Colts suffered a significant setback in Week 14, losing to the Cincinnati Bengals. This outcome put their playoff hopes in jeopardy. The defeat was a stark contrast to their previous four-game winning streak and has raised concerns about their performance. Several key personnel are under scrutiny for their roles in the loss, and […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew stayed in his team’s Week 14 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals despite taking a big hit to the head and looking wobbly getting up, which may have suggested a concussion. There is, of course, a chance it was just a stumble or maybe a leg issue with the Colts QB, […]

The Indianapolis Colts have been a surprise contender in the NFL this season, with a 7-5 record and a recent win against the Tennessee Titans in Week 13. As they prepare for their Week 14 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Colts are riding high with four consecutive wins and a chance to secure a […]

Backup quarterbacks have always played a key role in the NFL, but it seems the plethora of quarterback injuries this season has made them even more prominent than ever before. Historically speaking, Earl Morrall was the starting quarterback for the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins in nine games in place of Bob Griese. Morrall was also […]

Week 13 was all about a couple of huge fantasy football performances from a pair of surprising quarterbacks. Cincinnati Bengals backup Jake Browning threw for 354 yards in an exciting overtime win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Seattle Seahawks signal-caller Geno Smith rebounded from a rough showing to find the end zone four times against […]

The Indianapolis Colts are gearing up for a high-stakes showdown against the Tennessee Titans in Week 13. As the Colts look to extend their three-game winning streak, they’ll have to do it without star running back Jonathan Taylor. He is sidelined following thumb surgery. The Titans, on the other hand, are coming off a much-needed […]

The Indianapolis Colts are set to face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12 of the 2023 NFL season. With both teams still in the playoff hunt, this game is crucial for their postseason aspirations. In this article, we will take a look at the Colts’ season so far, including their Week 10 […]

The Indianapolis Colts are hoping to salvage their season as they currently hold a 3-3 record heading into Week 7 against the Cleveland Browns at home. The Browns are fresh off of a huge win in which the 49ers’ 15-game regular season winning streak was snapped at the Dawg Pound in Cleveland. Unfortunately for Colts […]

The Indianapolis Colts will have another pair of hands ready to contribute when they tangle with their division rival in the Jacksonville Jaguars during their upcoming Week 6 matchup. After suffering a concussion in the Colts Week 5 victory over the Titans, Mo Alie-Cox has found his way out of the concussion protocol, and has […]

The Indianapolis Colts pulled an unlikely upset on the road in Baltimore, but their chances were put in serious doubt after backup quarterback Gardner Minshew channeled ESPN commentator Dan Orlovsky with an accidental safety. The move is famously coined after Dan Orlovsky, who first stepped out of the end zone during his time with the […]

Starting quarterback is the most vital role on the football field. There’s an argument to be made that a backup quarterback might be close behind. When the starter goes down, all the pressure falls on the backup’s shoulders. Sometimes, the backup can enter, take over the starting role, and become the GOAT. Other times, in […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is still in concussion protocol and has been ruled out due to injury for Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Richardson didn’t practice once again on Friday. With the rookie out, the Colts will start backup quarterback Gardner Minshew. Richardson suffered the head injury during the […]

The Indianapolis Colts Week 3 game against the Baltimore Ravens isn’t expected to be one of Sunday’s most competitive contests. At least that’s what the Colts-Ravens betting line suggests. Our Colts Week 3 predictions, however, forecast a difficult challenge for Baltimore. The Colts have a challenge of their own in Week 3. Anthony Richardson is […]

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson helped his team rush to a nice lead over the Houston Texans when he ran for two touchdowns in the first quarter. However, he removed himself from the game with a self-reported concussion. Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew filled in for Richardson early in the second quarter, and led two […]

Gardner Minshew didn’t panic after Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson suffered a concussion in their 31-20 victory over the Houston Texans in Week 2. Minshew calmly picked up the slack for Richardson and held the Texans at bay with grace under pressure. The former’s performance caught the attention of Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman, Jr. […]

The Indianapolis Colts named rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson their week 1 starter, beating out Gardner Minshew, and he told reporters that he was shocked to find out the news and is thankful for his teammates and everyone in the building. “Honestly, I was shocked,” Anthony Richardson said, via Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. […]

It was always going to be Anthony Richardson as the Indinapolis Colt’s starting quarterback in the 2023 NFL season. That’s been virtually assured when head coach Shane Steichen revealed on Tuesday that the rookie quarterback will be starting over Gardner Minshew come Week 1 of the 2023 campaign. Although he’s sliding to a backup role, […]

The Indianapolis Colts are gearing up for the 2023 NFL season with a lot of hope. However, there’s some worry about how well their main players are doing in training camp. Gardner Minshew and Jonathan Taylor, who are key players on the team, are having a hard time keeping their starting positions. That’s whether it’s […]

The Indianapolis Colts appear to have a real quarterback competition on their hands. Anthony Richardson was seen taking first-team reps in practice on Friday, according to Fox59’s Mike Chappell. It marks a change from the start of Colts training camp, during which Gardner Minshew took first-team reps ahead of Anthony Richardson. The news shouldn’t come […]

Veteran Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew is not giving an inch to rookie signal caller Anthony Richardson in training camp. In fact, Minshew wants to up the ante even more. He feels the stiffer the competition is for the Colts’ starting quarterback spot, the better it is for both players, per Colts.com’s Raven Moore. “For […]

Colts owner Jim Irsay is never afraid to give his opinion when it comes to quarterbacks. So perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Irsay is already weighing in on a potential QB battle between No. 4 overall pick Anthony Richardson and veteran Gardner Minshew. In an interview on the Pat McAfee Show, Irsay […]

Gardner Minshew is still atop the quarterback depth chart of the Indianapolis Colts, but the expectation is that that position will soon be in the hands of Anthony Richardson. Minshew can view Richardson as his chief competition for a regular starting job in the coming 2024 NFL season, though, that’s not going to stop him […]