In seven games of the 2024 Season the squad Las Vegas Raiders has had two different starting quarterbacks and heading into Week 8 could have a new quarterback taking the controls, perhaps from the start of the game or during development.
Gardner Minshew y Aidan O’Connell have been the team’s two starting quarterbacks’Black and Silver‘so far in the campaign, with Minshew opening five games and O’Connell two, but the injury of Aidan (broken thumb that will keep him out for at least four weeks) in the game against LA Rams made it Desmond Ridder will come to the team.
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Ridder He immediately set to work alongside Minshew in the barracks Raidersstarting with his adaptation to the team, his teammates and the offensive system, a presentation that turned out to please the coaching staff.
“Obviously, it led to Cincinnati [Bearcats, la universidad donde jugó] to new heights, and he had an incredible career there,” he said Luke Getsythe offensive coordinator of the Raidersduring his presentation with the press. “He’s had some opportunities to play in this league, and it shows even this week when we watch him, you can see the poise and the comfort level of being around the guys. It’s not like he’s never been there. And I think which is kind of comforting when you know a guy’s not going to go out and touch the ball for the first time in his career. I think that’s something we’ll lean on.”
Getsy has not been ruled out or confirmed to be the team’s starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against Kansas City But what they saw from him in the first two practices has made a good impression on the coaches, and that is something that could open the door for him at some point.
Ridder He was chosen in the third round of the 2022 Draft and played with the Atlanta Falcons that year and in 2023, participating in 19 games in which, with a record of 8-9, 3,544 yards, 12 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions.
The fact that there is a doubt in the quarterback position in the Malosos was triggered by the injury of O’Connellgiven that Aidan had taken the start in Weeks 6 and 7 after Gardner started the first five games with inconsistent performance.
Once O’Connell left the game, Minshew He returned to the controls and finished the game with three interceptions and a lost fumble, a situation that led him to have eight interceptions and four touchdown passes.
“I’m ready to get back on the field,” he commented. Minshew in front of the press vegas. “Give me another chance, I hope I can get another chance on Sunday. I feel like it’s always about how you feel. If you can be out there again you’re going to figure out how to go out and do things the right way, so I’m excited to have that opportunity this week.”
The squad of vegas will return to Allegiant Stadium to host its bitter rival on a three-game losing streak, which has put the team with a 2-5 record. On the offensive, those of ‘Black and SilverThey totaled 128 points scored, for an average of 18.2 points per game.
Las Vegas Raiders QB Statistics
Gardner Minshew II
- Games: 6
- Passes attempted: 174
- Complete passes: 114
- % complete: 65.5
- Yards by air: 1,168
- Pases de touchdown: 4
- Intercepted passes: 8
Aidan O’Connell
- Games: 4
- Passes attempted: 82
- Complete passes: 52
- % completed: 63.4
- Yards by air: 455
- Pases de touchdown: 2
- Intercepted passes: 2
