Raiders' starting QB still in air as Pierce says he'll 'sleep on it'

[jupetaaa]

Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said the team's decision-makers will "sleep on it and make a decision in the next couple of days" on whom Las Vegas' starting quarterback will be for the season opener -- Gardner Minshew or Aidan O'Connell. Both quarterbacks played five series apiece in a 27-12 preseason loss to the Dallas Cowboys, who played only two starters Saturday night at Allegiant Stadium. Minshew started for the Raiders and was scattershot in completing just 10 of 21 passes for 95 yards, though he did have a pretty 48-yard deep ball to receiver Tre Tucker. And while O'Connell was more efficient, going 14-of-20 for 96 yards with a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Harrison Bryant, he also threw an ugly 69-yard pick-six to Cowboys cornerback Kemon Hall on his final snap of the game, the first play of the fourth quarter.

 

[mr.yohan]

Raiders coach Antonio Pierce mentioned that the decision on who will be the starting quarterback, Gardner Minshew or Aidan O'Connell, will be made in the next few days. Minshew had a mixed performance, completing 10 of 21 passes for 95 yards, including a nice 48-yard pass to Tre Tucker. On the other hand, O'Connell was more consistent with 14-of-20 for 96 yards and a touchdown, but he also threw a costly 69-yard pick-six. The choice isn't clear yet, so stay tuned for the final decision!

 

[supermax_thelion1]

Looks like Pierce has a real decision to make here. Minshew’s deep ball to Tucker was nice, but that completion rate is shaky. O'Connell showed efficiency and got the TD, but that pick-six might be hard to overlook. Either way, both QBs have some areas to polish. Let’s see who steps up when it counts!