Quarterback has been one of many largest points for the Las Vegas Raiders all season lengthy. Nonetheless a brand new potential choice has unexpectedly hit the market because the New York Giants launched Daniel Jones following his benching.
Jones definitely has his points, however he has had some nice moments as nicely and would virtually positively be an improve over the Raiders’ present choices. As such it isn’t a shock that the Raiders expressed curiosity in signing Jones after he cleared waivers.
Nonetheless it seems like that gained’t be coming to fruition as, in accordance with Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports activities, Jones has eliminated the Raiders from consideration and would favor to hitch a playoff contender:
Sources: Regardless of curiosity from the #Raiders, free agent QB Daniel Jones has eradicated Las Vegas from his consideration (opposite to different reviews).
The previous #Giants’ QB is weighing substantial curiosity from a number of playoff groups, and needs to hitch a postseason contender. pic.twitter.com/vKhrRvJVcY
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) November 26, 2024
It’s an unlucky blow for the Raiders, however an comprehensible choice from Jones, particularly as he has curiosity from a number of playoff groups. The possibility to play on that postseason stage outweighs regardless of the Raiders can provide so far as Jones is anxious and it’s exhausting to argue that time.
The Raiders will merely must depend on the gamers they’ve in-house to get the job achieved and that was made much more tough with the damaged collarbone suffered by Gardner Minshew towards the Denver Broncos this previous Sunday.
On the constructive facet for the Raiders nevertheless, is that Aidan O’Connell is eligible to return from injured reserve because of a fractured thumb and is in line to start out for the Raiders this Friday towards the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs. The staff additionally has Desmond Ridder obtainable as nicely and he has but to get an extended look in-game this season.
Is Shedeur Sanders hoping to get drafted by the Raiders?
Arguably the very best place the Raiders might improve their quarterback place might be the 2025 NFL Draft and one identify specifically has been linked to them for a while in College of Colorado star Shedeur Sanders.
Sanders’ father and coach, Corridor of Famer Deion Sanders, has spoken beforehand about liking the concept of his son in silver and black and Shedeur might be hoping for that as nicely. Whereas it might be studying too deep, Sanders has tweeted ‘Thank You God’ each Monday after the Raiders have misplaced. He additionally gave a shoutout to the Raiders after receiving a pair of silver and black cleats.
