DraftKings has declared a favourite within the race for the Las Vegas Raiders QB1 job. Raiders followers had sturdy opinions in regards to the replace on the race between Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew.
The Raiders offense is anticipated to look a lot completely different in Luke Getsy’s first season as their offensive coordinator. The backfield is predicted to regress with out operating again Josh Jacobs, who signed with the Inexperienced Bay Packers in free company.
Aidan O’Connell was predicted to begin by a beat author
Jan 7, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell (4) throws towards the Denver Broncos throughout the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports activities
As beforehand mentioned on GH, Tashan Reed with The Athletic thinks the Raiders will give second-year quarterback Aidan O’Connell the QB1 job if the battle between him and Minshew is shut in August:
Reed gave an replace on the place the Raiders are earlier than coaching camp begins in July. Reed thinks the Raiders will begin O’Connell as a result of he has the best ceiling. Reed reiterated that the Raiders quarterbacks struggled this spring:
It was a tough exhibiting for all the quarterbacks throughout OTAs. O’Connell and Minshew carried out at a comparable degree and, if that is still the case all through coaching camp, it is smart to roll with the youthful choice because the starter.
O’Connell is simply in his second season, will flip 26 in September and has extra upside than Minshew, who, at 28, is headed into his sixth season within the NFL. The optimistic view is O’Connell, with extra expertise, may make strides towards changing into a mean starter this season.
Gardner Minshew predicted to star in Week 1 by bettors
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew II (10) throws, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, earlier than a sport towards the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Per Michael David Smith with NBC Sports activities, sports activities bettors have a distinct opinion than the beat author who witnessed practices this spring. They suppose Minshew will begin in Week 1:
“Minshew is a -200 favourite to take the Raiders’ first snap in Week One, whild O’Connell is a +150 underdog at DraftKings.com.”
Las Vegas Raiders followers react to Minshew being the QB1 favourite
Feb 3, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew (10) participates within the AFC versus NFC Professional Bowl observe and media day at Tenting World Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports activities
Listed below are the perfect takes of followers reacting to Minshew being the betting favourite for the Raiders’ QB1 job.
Free cash… take AOC…
— ledtear ن (@ledtear) June 28, 2024
Minshew is an above common beginning QB within the NFL. He ought to have a very good 12 months even with the Raiders.
— Bruce L. Dirks (@dirksbl) June 28, 2024
Powerful name however I believe I’ll skip this guess
— Jordan (@FRESHticles) June 28, 2024
John Madden: “When you will have two quarterbacks, you will have NO quarterbacks.”
— Milton Fletcher (@mfletcher530) June 28, 2024
I imply Minshew principally went 9-6, was thirteenth in QBR and performed within the Professional Bowl pic.twitter.com/KsyLyOrwQG
— Darth Minshew (@Darth_Minshew) June 28, 2024
I imply Minshew principally went 9-6, was thirteenth in QBR and performed within the Professional Bowl pic.twitter.com/KsyLyOrwQG
— Darth Minshew (@Darth_Minshew) June 28, 2024
nah. AO12 would be the starter- has a greater arm and extra upside.
— Raider Z (@RaiderZ11361754) June 28, 2024
This could 100% occur. When Anthony Richardson went down final season, Gardner minshew took over and nearly helped the colts attain the playoffs. He’s nonetheless a really succesful QB
— Ballhogaholic (@ballhogaholic) June 28, 2024
Final season, Minshew was 305/490 (62.2%) with 6.7 yards/try. 15 TDs 9 INTS.
O’Connell was 213/343 (62.1%) with 6.5 yards/try. 12 TDs 7 INTS.
Minshew was sacked 34 occasions to O’Connell’s 24.
(observe: Minshew rushed for 100 yards whereas O’Connell solely rushed for 11 yards).
— NFL Information (@NFLNewsNQuotes) June 28, 2024
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