The Las Vegas Raiders have named Antonio Pierce their head coach. Las Vegas needs to retain defensive coordinator Patrick Graham and find a suitable offensive coordinator.
Once those two are decided, one of the first positions the Raiders will focus on will be quarterback.However, with several quality quarterback options in both the NFL Draft and free agency, and with several quarterbacks the Raiders could trade if the price is there, the Raiders will first have to choose an approach to to add to the position. good.
Las Vegas has the 13th pick in this year’s draft and could use a quarterback like Oregon State’s Bo Nix, who is still available if the Raiders select him.If the Raiders decide to use their first-round pick on another position, they can always use free agency to acquire a veteran quarterback. The Raiders could acquire a veteran quarterback like Russell Wilson to compete for the starting quarterback position.
However, Las Vegas may be hesitant to sign an older, veteran quarterback after the failed attempt with Jimmy Garoppolo. Several teams have been mentioned as potential trade partners for the Raiders, most notably the Chicago Bears, who hold the No. 1 overall pick. 1 in this year’s draft and are open to trading Justin Fields.
On the other hand, the Raiders would do well to bring in an experienced quarterback to help them on the field, as general manager Tom Telesco’s experience will help negate coach Antonio Pierce’s learning curve. Especially if it helps veteran quarterback O’Connell continue to improve.Until the Raiders pick up an offensive coordinator who knows what to do at the quarterback position. The Raiders will need to make smart choices on how to improve their bullpen next season.
