Tag: Gardner Minshew

Raiders send 2 starters to injured reserve, add 4 to active roster Week 13 vs Chiefs

Raiders made several moves including sending Gardner Minshew and Jakorian Bennett to IR and adding four others to face the Chiefs Week 13.

Early Thanksgiving Day, the Raiders took care of quite a bit of business. First they sent starting quarterback Gardner Minshew along with starting cornerback Jakorian Bennett to injured reserve.

Minshew broke his collarbone late in the team loss to the Denver Broncos last week. His season is done.

Bennett suffered a shoulder injury on the second play of the team’s game in Miami in week 11 and missed the Broncos game last week. He will be out at least the next four weeks which means should he return this season, he would be eligible to play the final two games of the season.

In corresponding moves, the Raiders officially activated QB Aidan O’Connell from injured reserve and signed practice squad WR Terrace Marshall to the active roster.

O’Connell will start vs the Chiefs on Friday, He had been out the past four games with an injured thumb. While Marshall has been on the team’s practice squad since October 22, appearing in one game this season so far.

Additionally, the Raiders elevated CB Kyu Blu Kelly and RB Sincere McCormick from the practice squad. McCormick in particular played well enough last week against the Broncos to earn more snaps this week.

Will Aidan O’Connell play this week? Injury updates for Raiders QB

Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell is dealing with a broken thumb. Here are the latest updates.

The Raiders might look to Aidan O’Connell as the quarterback after Gardner Minshew suffered a broken collarbone in the loss to the Broncos last week.

O’Connell has been on the IR since October, though, with a broken thumb. The initial timeline for his return was estimated to be 4-6 weeks.

Will the former Purdue QB take snaps on Friday?

Aidan O’Connell injury update

O’Connnell is on track to return for the Raiders. He suffered a broken thumb and has been on IR but … he is ready to go again.

One point to remember: O’Connell was the quarterback last season when the Raiders defeated the Chiefs in one of their two meetings.

Raiders quarterback depth chart

After the Minshew injury, the Raiders only have Desmond Ridder at quarterback.

Busters for Raiders Week 12 loss to Broncos

Those whose performances were most responsible for the Raiders failing to pull out the win over the Broncos.

We move on to the performances that most led to the Raiders losing to the Broncos on Sunday.

Busters

CB DeCamerion Richardson

It seemed whenever the Broncos needed a big play, they looked to whoever Richardson was guarding. Their second score of the game was set up when Richardson gave up a 24-yard catch. Their third score was thanks for Richardson not playing the ball and being called for a pass interference.

The fourth quarter was led out by another Broncos field goal that was made possible when Richardson gave up an 18-yard catch on third and ten. The next drive, Richardson gave up the touchdown catch to make it a 26-16 game. The Raiders couldn’t catch up after that.

QB Gardner Minshew

Minshew had some nice throws in this game. But in the end, the bad plays far outweighed the good.

He fumbled the first snap of the game, with was not a good sign. That first drive would end with him throwing off target for Brock Bowers on third and three. That was followed by a three-and-out on their second possession.

Three straight scoring drives in the second quarter made things very interesting. And had it continued, Minshew would surely have been a Baller for this one. But as often happens, come the third, the good feeling disipated.

Four possessions in the third for the Raiders went like this — three-and-out with a batted pass at the line on third down, Minshew running into a sack and then getting picked off leading to a Broncos TD, a five-play possession ending with Minshew throwing incomplete for a well covered Brock Bowers, and a three-and-out ending on a low pass into the turf.

It was a six-point Bronocs lead by the time the Raiders got the ball in the fourth quarter. They would score two more times, but couldn’t get more than a field goal, which wasn’t enough. Then Minshew was tackled on a roll out, breaking his collarbone and was lost for the season. Just to be clear, I am not blaming him for breaking his collarbone. Just detailing that it happened.

LT Kolton Miller, RT DJ Glaze

A holding penalty on Glaze stalled the Raiders second scoring drive after driving to the 11-yard line.

The Raiders still carried a 13-9 lead into the third quarter. But on their second possession, both Miller and Glaze gave up pressure from each side that caused Minshew’s pass to sail and get intercepted. The Broncos got the ball at the Vegas 18-yard line and scored the TD two plays later to take a 16-13 lead.

Late in the game, with it still a one-score game at 26-19, the Raiders got the ball. Minshew was knocked out of the game and two plays after Desmond Ridder came in, Miller gave up a strip sack, the Broncos recovered, and added a field goal to put the game away.

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Vikings remain among favorites to land free agent QB Daniel Jones

With Daniel Jones officially clearing waivers and free to sign with any team, the Minnesota Vikings are among the favorites to sign the QB.

Last week, the New York Giants made the somewhat surprising decision on Sunday to waive former starting quarterback Daniel Jones. The team had previously demoted him to third-string quarterback, and the two sides came to an agreement to part ways.

Now, a couple of days later, Jones has cleared waivers, and speculation about his next team has kicked into high gear.

In an appearance on NFL Gameday Monday morning, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport mentioned four teams as “front-runners” in the Daniel Jones sweepstakes, and the Minnesota Vikings were among those four teams.

In speaking on the Jones situation, Rapoport explained that no team was going to claim Jones of waivers due to the money Jones would be owed on his contract if any team were to claim him. Now that he’s cleared waivers, though, he’s free to sign with any team he chooses — likely for a veteran minimum contract ,according to Rapoport.

Rapoport then mentioned the San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, and Baltimore Ravens as teams that could be in play for Jones’ services. The 49ers may be the most likely choice, depending on how starting quarterback Brock Purdy continues to recover from a shoulder injury.

Rapoport also mentioned the Las Vegas Raiders as a potential suitor for Jones. Las Vegas recently had their starting quarterback, Gardner Minshew, go down for the season, which could potential mean a starting spot for Jones. However, Jones is reportedly seeking a team in the playoff hunt, which would seemingly eliminate the Raiders from contention.

If Jones were to sign with the Vikings, or with any other team for that matter, Rapoport mentions he would not be surprised if Jones does so on a practice squad to start, which would keep his options open should another starting quarterback go down with an injury elsewhere.

Raiders lose to Broncos, lose Gardner Minshew to broken collarbone

The Raiders have lost Gardner Minshew to a broken collarbone

It has been that kind of season for Antonio Pierce and the Las Vegas Raiders.

They lost to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, 29-19, and in the process lost quarterback Gardner Minshew for the season with a broken collarbone.

Minshew was 25-of-42 for 230 yards with a pick and interception in the loss.

The Raiders are 2-9 and in last place in the AFC West.

 

Raiders QB Gardner Minshew lost for season, who starts in his place?

Raiders QB Gardner Minshew has a shoulder injury. Here are the latest updates.

Late in the fourth quarter of the Raiders week 12 game against the Broncos, Gardner Minshew ran out right and was tackled hard. He was slow to get up and when he did was holding his left arm and taken straight to the locker room.

QB Gardner Minshew injury update

Following the game, head coach Antonio Pierce said Minshew had a left shoulder injury and that “It doesn’t look good.”

How long will Gardner Minshew be out?

According to multiple reports, X-rays reveal a broken collarbone which means Minshew is out for the rest of the season.

Raiders QB depth chart

Desmond Ridder came in for Minshew in the fourth quarter, playing the remainder of the game.

Ridder has been with the team for about a month. I asked Antonio Pierce if he’d seen enough from Ridder to have him in the mix, and he said quickly no. Adding that Ridder hasn’t had nearly enough reps either in practice or in games to be handed the job on a short week.

“It’s not enough reps,” Pierce said. “When Gardner was in there we gave him all the reps. He did some stuff in seven-on-sevens, but to sit there and say we’ve seen enough? No. We’ve seen film, he’s played in this league and obviously today was tough. Sitting on the bench the last 55 minutes and now you’re throwing him in the ball game, but he did the best he could.”

Aidan O’Connell is eligible to return from partial season injured reserve this week and, if he’s indeed ready to return, he is expected to step back into the starting job. It would certainly be good timing for his return. Ridder would back him up.

Watch: Gardner Minshew drops one into Ameer Abdullah to take early lead over Broncos

Early in the second quarter of the Raiders week 12 game vs the Broncos, Gardner Minshew connected with Ameer Abdullah on a gorgeous TD pass.

It’s been pretty competitive early in the week 12 matchup between the Broncos and Raiders. The Broncos got on the board late in the first quarter with a field goal, but the Raiders quickly answered with a touchdown.

The pass and catch from Gardner Minshew to Ameer Abdullah was a sight to see. Check it out.

Minshew put the ball right over the shoulder of the linebacker who was in tight coverage, but turned around on the play. And Abdullah made a masterful catch around the defender for the score.

It’s a surprising start for the Raiders against a tough Broncos team with one of the best defenses in the league. But it’s still early in the second quarter, so there’s a lot of game left to play.

Abdullah got the start at running back with both Zamir White and Alexander Mattison OUT with injuries. Abdullah leads the Raiders in yards from scrimmage so far with six touches (four carries) for 30 yards and the touchdown.

Raiders still living week-to-week at QB heading into Week 12

While Antonio Pierce named Gardner Minshew the starter for week 12 vs the Broncos, he wouldn’t commit to anything past that.

As the Raiders head for their week 12 matchup with the Broncos, they are sticking with Gardner Minshew. And past that, who really knows.

Monday head coach Antonio Pierce was asked if he believes Gardner Minshew is the best option at quarterback for the team moving forward, he chose his words carefully.

“He’ll be the quarterback this week,” said Pierce.

That’s something, at least, considering several times this season Pierce was completely non-committal on Monday as to who the team would start the following week. And one of those times, he switched quarterbacks with Minshew being benched. It was only because of the injury to Aidan O’Connell that Minshew regained his starting job.

The competition now is between Minshew and Desmond Ridder who the team signed off the Cardinals practice squad a few weeks ago. Minshew was benched midway through the game in Cincinnati in favor of Ridder only to have Minshew return to the starting lineup out of the bye week and with a shakeup on the offensive staff.

Interim Raiders OC Scott Turner details plan to restore Gardner Minshew’s confidence

Interim offensive coordinator Scott Turner detailed the Raiders’ plan to restore Gardner Minshew’s confidence.

The Las Vegas Raiders (2-7) are hoping that a much-needed bye week and offensive staffing changes can provide a spark in the season’s second half.

One of the series of changes that the Raiders made in the immediate aftermath of their 41-24 loss at the Cincinnati Bengals was to elevate passing game coordinator Scott Turner to interim offensive coordinator.

As Turner takes over the play calling duties, he also assumes the task of trying to restore confidence in Las Vegas quarterback Gardner Minshew who Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce confirmed will start again this Sunday at Miami.

Turner detailed the Raiders’ plans to help restore Minshew’s confidence.

“I think everyone, when you lose five games in a row and you’re 2-7 and you go into a bye, I think everyone kind of needed a little bit of a reset. And you look at the games, and like I said, I talked about the competitiveness of the games. One play here and there can kind of throw a game good or bad,” Turner explained.

“And so, I think when you look back and you show those guys, ‘See, hey, look at all these positives, look at all the good things you did,’ and then give them solutions to eliminate the negatives. The other team’s always going to make plays. That’s going to happen in every NFL game. I think you guys have seen enough to know that.”

Turner said that the Raiders have positive plays that they can build on, but that Minshew and Las Vegas are giving too many negatives away to the opposition.

“But what you can’t do is you just can’t give them plays. Some of the plays late in the down, whatever, we just got to be better, whether if it’s not in our favor to get to the next down, and then when it is in our favor, we got to capitalize on them.

“And again, there’s been good. We just got to build on that. And that’s what you got to focus on, kind of let them reset, let them get away from it. We did that. And now hit the ground running and try to put these guys in situations where they feel confident that they’re going to be successful,” Turner said.

That starts with Minshew who Turner said needs to be more consistent.

“Just consistency. He knows we’ve got to obviously take care of the football. And then just the consistency of it. I’m not going to get into the schematic details and everything like that, but just one play at a time and don’t try to do too much, just kind of take what they give you and move on to the next play,” Turner said.

Minshew admitted it’s been tough at times to keep the confidence up when there’s a rotating door at quarterback and when he and the team aren’t getting the results they want.

But, the sixth-year pro has ridden the NFL’s ups and downs before.

“It could be tough, man, no doubt about it. But I’ve been there before, been through it, and excited for the opportunity ahead. That’s really all we have. We got these days to prepare, and we got a game coming up. We’re focused on that and letting it rip,” Minshew said on Wednesday.

Minshew said the verbiage and bones of the offense should remain the same with Scott Turner taking over the play calling, but that there could be some tweaks in the way the game is called.

“I think kind of the approach for calling the game might be a little different, a little bit different flavor to it. So, we’ll kind of see how that develops as we move forward,” Minshew said.

The Raiders also hired former head coach and Scott’s father, Norv Turner, to the staff as a senior advisor during the bye week.

“It’s awesome, man. Those guys have been great. Obviously, kind of a wild situation with Norv getting in here, but he’s been awesome, man. So much knowledge and he’s fun to kind of joke with and mess around with in the quarterback room. But that dude knows his stuff, and I think he’s really going to help us,” Minshew said.

The Raiders travel to Miami this Sunday for a 10 a.m. PT kickoff inside Hard Rock Stadium with the game televised on CBS.

Raiders sticking with Gardner Minshew as starting quarterback

Antonio Pierce has named the Raiders starting QB coming out of the bye. He’s sticking with Gardner Minshew over challenger Desmond Ridder

The Raiders are back at practice Wednesday, getting ready for their Week 11 matchup with the Dolphins. The last time the Raiders stepped on a field was in Cincinnati before the bye week when they suffered their fifth straight loss. That led to the firing of several offensive coaches and Antonio Pierce considering making (another) change at quarterback.

The decision was between Gardner Minshew and newcomer Desmond Ridder. Minshew had been benched in the third quarter of the blowout loss to the Bengals, and after the game Pierce said they would take the bye week to decide who would start Week 11.

Wednesday, Pierce named Minshew as the team’s starter.

“He gives us the best opportunity going forward,” Pierce said of Minshew. “And he has every opportunity to go out there and help us get to a win.

“It starts with the staff, it starts with me, it starts with a belief. Go out there and let it go. Let it loose. What do we got to lose at this point? Right? 2-7, so everything that’s behind us is behind us and I’m looking forward to everything in front of me.”

“Let it loose” is a different message than Minshew had been receiving. Pierce made it known even from the moment Minshew was named the starter to begin the season that he was on a short leash. Then all along the way he continued to blame turnovers for the issues with the offense. That was until he finally seemed to see what most on the outside had been seeing and that was the playcalling and scheme were the primary issue, leading to the firing of Luke Getsy.

That’s not to say Getsy was the one and only problem. Minshew has had plenty of issues. They seemed like equal parts his own deficiencies as a QB, fearing he would be benched if he made a mistake, and not being a fit for whatever Getsy’s idea of an offense was.

Pierce is right though; what do they have to lose at this point? That’s the mindset they seemed to take on when he took over last season. Playing like they have nothing to lose probably gives them the best chance to win. Walking on eggshells certainly hasn’t been working for them.