The quarterback situation for the Las Vegas Raiders has suddenly gotten tight-lipped, following a wrist injury that's benched their backup QB Aidan O'Connell for a rough eight weeks. The not-so-good news was dropped by head coach Pete Carroll, according to News 3 Las Vegas. O'Connell, who has been with the Raiders for two seasons with a 7-10 record as a starter, found his bad luck in the Saturday's preseason finale against Arizona.
In search for reinforcements, the team's eyes are peeled for an experienced player to fill the backup quarterback slot, as the only other option currently on the roster is rookie Cam Miller. After being drafted out of North Dakota State in this year's draft's sixth round, Miller hasn't had much playtime in the league. "We have Cam [Miller], and Cam hasn't played in the league much, so we're looking for an experienced player that could help us," Carroll emphasized in a statement obtained by News 3 Las Vegas.
With O'Connell out of the game and potentially landing on IR to start the regular season, the hunt intensifies for a seasoned QB to support Geno Smith, whom they recently acquired. The Raiders' regular-season opener is scheduled against the New England Patriots on Sept. 7, leaving the team with little time to find a suitable replacement.
Considering the predicament, Raiders Wire pans out three potential QBs that the Raiders could enlist. Dorian Thompson-Robinson recently parted with the Philadelphia Eagles and has prior experience under Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly from their time at UCLA. Brett Rypien, dismissed by the Minnesota Vikings after they signed Carson Wentz, has a practice squad history with Coach Carroll. Lastly, Tyler Huntley was released by the Cleveland Browns from a crowded quarterback room. "I want somebody who's played," said Carroll, expressing his preference for an experienced player to step into the fray, as reported by Raiders Wire.
