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Recent former Notre Dame quarterbacks in their first NFL starts

Ian Book will be measuring up to these guys when he makes his first start.

With Ian Book getting the start for the New Orleans Saints this coming week, it brings many other former Notre Dame quarterbacks to mind. Specifically, we like to think of those in recent years who have been made starters for NFL teams and how they did in their debuts. Here are how these quarterbacks who once donned the gold and blue did in when they were first charged with NFL offenses in games:

Bo Knows History: Raiders’ Jackson trampled Seahawks on Monday Night Football 33 years ago

Former Los Angeles Raiders running back Bo Jackson collected 235 scrimmage yards and three total touchdowns in a 34-17 rout of the Seattle Seahawks.

Bo Jackson posted 221 rushing yards and three total touchdowns in his Monday Night Football debut as the Los Angeles Raiders crushed the Seattle Seahawks 34-17 33 years ago today.

Jackson, who was also a member of the Kansas City Royals in Major League Baseball, was a phenomenal athlete at 6-1, 227 pounds. The former Auburn Tiger was a perfect combination of power and speed.

After his first four games with the Raiders, which couldn’t begin until baseball season was, starting in Week 7, the club sustained a four-game losing streak. Jackson had yet to record 100 yards rushing, and he was carrying fewer than 15 times per game.

Jackson didn’t get going against the Seahawks until the second quarter amid a 7-7 game at the Kingdome. In the second quarter, Jackson caught a 14-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Marc Wilson to extend Los Angeles’ lead 14-7.

One of the most iconic moments of Jackson’s NFL career also occurred in the second quarter when the former Heisman Trophy winner sprinted 91 yards for a touchdown, and continued his gallop all the way to the tunnel.

The second quarter was the turning point in the game as kicker Chris Bahr added three field goals to build a 27-7 Raiders lead at the break.

However, Jackson wasn’t done putting his stamp on the Seahawks, and introducing himself to the NFL.

On a goal-to-go from the 2-yard line in the third quarter, Jackson bullied rookie linebacker Brian Bosworth and carried him into the end zone for his third score of the night.

Bahr added another field goal, and Seahawks quarterback Dave Kreig completed a 3-yard touchdown pass to tight end Mike Tice to set the game’s 34-17 final score.

The Raiders’ rookie running back rushed 18 times for 221 yards and two touchdowns, and also caught a 14-yard pass for a touchdown. Not a bad way for Jackson to celebrate his 25th birthday.

Jackson’s career was cut short with a hip injury in the 1990 playoffs, the Kingdome demolished in 2000, and the Raiders now playing in Las Vegas. Yet no one will ever forget what Jackson did to the Seahawks on Monday Night Football on Nov. 30, 1987.

4 quarterbacks the Raiders could sign to backup QB Derek Carr in 2020

4 quarterbacks the Raiders could sign to backup QB Derek Carr in 2020

If there is one thing we have learned about Jon Gruden, it’s that he likes to cycle through quarterbacks. 2019 was no different as Mike Glennon, Nathan Peterman, and DeShone Kizer all served as Derek Carr’s backup at one point during the year.

The Raiders would like to continue to churn that position, potentially even bringing in a high-quality backup to push Carr, if needed. Luckily for Mike Mayock and Gruden, there are several intriguing options in free agency the team could sign to accomplish that goal.

Today, we are taking a look at four potential options the Raiders could bring in to back up Carr in 2020. So without further ado, let’s take a look at the possible names.

1. QB Marcus Mariota, Titans

Potentially the top name on the Raiders’ wishlist could be Marcus Mariota, who appears to be on his way out of Tennessee. After being benched in favor of Ryan Tannehill, Mariota could look for a fresh start on a team that could maximize his skill set.

While Mariota would love the opportunity to start once again, there just aren’t enough quarterback jobs available right now. But he could sign with the Raiders, back up Carr, and potentially restore some of his value if asked to play.

Mariota would also give the Raiders another high-upside option behind Carr if he were to struggle this season. Mariota likely won’t command a ton of money in free agency, but look for the Raiders to have interest in the former No. 2 pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.

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