<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/raiders-news-antonio-pierces-stern-2-word-message-to-aidan-oconnell-after-replacing-gardner-minshew');   ga('set', 'title', 'Antonio Pierce’s stern 2-word message to Raiders’ Aidan O’Connell after replacing Gardner Minshew');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Raiders-news-Antonio-Pierces-stern-2-word-message-to-Aidan-OConnell-after-replacing-Gardner-Minshew-1.jpg"></figure><h1>Antonio Pierce’s stern 2-word message to Raiders’ Aidan O’Connell after replacing Gardner Minshew</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-11T15:36:13-07:00">October 11th, 3:36pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-11T16:01:20-07:00">October 11th, 4:01pm</time><address><a>Zachary Weinberger</a>Zachary Weinberger joined ClutchPoints in October 2023 as a Miami Heat reporter as well as an Associate Editor. He graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2022 after covering the school's athletic programs since his freshman year at the FAU University Press, where he was a Sports Editor and Editor-in-Chief. He then covered FAU Sports for The Palm Beach Post.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-vs-raiders-prediction-odds-pick-for-nfl-week-6-2024">Las Vegas Raiders prepare to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers</a> this Sunday to bounce back after the loss to a division rival in the Denver Broncos, there will be a new quarterback under center. It was announced by <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/raiders-news-antonio-pierce-aidan-oconnell-qb1-week-6">Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce that Aidan O’Connell will start</a> as he gives the signal-caller <a href="https://x.com/pgutierrezespn/status/1844811714099028426?s=46&amp;t=YAm5wwmcnC6J27chz4RDIQ" rel="noopener">a goal to achieve in the upcoming matchup</a> according to Paul Gutierrez.</p><p>“Take care of the football. No turnovers, no turnovers, no turnovers,” Pierce said.</p><p>Gardner Minshew was the starting quarterback for the Raiders through the first five weeks of the season until he was benched in the loss to Denver. It will now be O’Connell who gets the nod as he is the incumbent starter from last season where <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/raiders/news/raiders-qb-aidan-o-connell-more-confident-in-second-stint-as-qb1" rel="noopener">he talked about if there is different preparation</a> now according to Sports Illustrated.</p><p>“I was told recently, but it does not change honestly, just trying to prepare each day like I have been the starter,” O’Connell said about earning the starting job. “Just trying to do my best to put myself in a good position, so I am just going to keep trying to do that.”</p><p>“Honestly, on the scout team, you could get a lot of great reps,” O’Connell continued. “You are going up against the one defense every day. So I try to use every day on the scout time to try to better myself. Try to challenge myself as well as the guys around me. Any chance I get to better myself on the practice field, I am going to do my best to do that.”</p><h2><b>Aidan O’Connell gets endorsement from Raiders OC</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Aidan-OConnell-on-September-29-2024.jpg"><figcaption>Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>There is no doubt that O’Connell has the confidence from his coaching staff, as last season, he threw for 2,218 yards, 12 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/raiders-news-las-vegas-oc-breaks-silence-on-quarterback-switch">Raiders offensive coordinator Luke Getsy spoke highly</a> of the change from Minshew to O’Connell.</p><p>“I think the nice part about going through that competition part of it through the offseason, was that we all got to know each other pretty well,” Getsy said. “[I] think the competitiveness that he brings, the leadership that he brings and that he has brought even when he wasn’t the starter — he’s into the game plans.</p><p>“He’s been in all that stuff, so there’s a confidence, and there’s a comfort in knowing we’re just going to pick up and roll with this guy. There’s no worry about any of that kind of stuff with Aidan.</p><p>“And I think Aidan has a lot of traits that you guys all saw last year, and we’re just going to build off of that and continue to grow,” Getsy continued. “I think as much as anything, he’s a guy who hasn’t played a ton of ball, and he’s going to just keep getting better each and every day. And we’ve seen that over the last five or six weeks, even when he wasn’t the guy.”</p><p>At any rate, the Raiders are 2-3 as there is a ton of season left to turn the season around, which starts this Sunday against the Steelers.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Antonio Pierce’s stern 2-word message to Raiders’ Aidan O’Connell after replacing Gardner Minshew

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/raiders-news-gardner-minshew-reacts-to-benching-vs-broncos');   ga('set', 'title', 'Raiders’ Gardner Minshew reacts to benching vs. Broncos');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Gardner-Minshew-reacts-to-benching-vs.-Broncos.jpg"></figure><h1>Raiders’ Gardner Minshew reacts to benching vs. Broncos</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-07T09:53:44-07:00">October 7th, 9:53am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-07T09:53:44-07:00">October 7th, 9:53am</time><address><a>Zachary Weinberger</a>Zachary Weinberger joined ClutchPoints in October 2023 as a Miami Heat reporter as well as an Associate Editor. He graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2022 after covering the school's athletic programs since his freshman year at the FAU University Press, where he was a Sports Editor and Editor-in-Chief. He then covered FAU Sports for The Palm Beach Post.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It was a frustrating outing for Las Vegas <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/raiders-antonio-pierce-benches-gardner-minshew-after-crucial-mistake-vs-broncos">Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew as he was benched</a> in the third quarter after a detrimental play in the loss to the Denver Broncos, 34-18. After <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/raiders-news-antonio-pierce-calls-out-major-problems-after-loss-to-broncos">Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce spoke about turnovers</a> being a problem, Minshew spoke about getting benched Sunday afternoon,</p><p>On the game, Minshew threw for 137 yards to go with one touchdown and two interceptions before being replaced by the incumbent starter from last season in Aidan O’Connell. The 28-year old signal-caller would not be reactionary after the game when speaking to the media in saying he wants to <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/gardner-minshew-no-matter-my-role-im-going-to-help-the-team-in-any-way-i-can" rel="noopener">“help the team”</a> in anyway he can according to NBC Sports.</p><p>“It is what it is,” Minshew said. “Try to help the team, whatever I can. Try to still be an Aidan’s ear, tell him things I’ve been seeing and keep providing a positive presence on the sideline.”</p><p>“At the end of the day, no matter what my role [is] on the team,” Minshew continued. “I’m going to try and help the team any way I can. That starts getting back in the building tomorrow and getting back to work.”</p><h2><b>Raiders’ Gardner Minshew recalls detrimental 100-yard pick six</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Gardner-Minshew-on-Oct.-6-2024.-1.jpg"><figcaption>Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The decision from the Raiders to sit Minshew came in the third quarter where a deciding factor was when <a href="https://x.com/NFL/status/1843031579934732428" rel="noopener">he threw a 100-yard pick six</a> to Broncos star Patrick Surtain II in the end zone. By that time, the score was 10-3 with Las Vegas in prime position to build on their lead, but the course of the game was changed after that play.</p><p>“I just overthrew him…It definitely swung the game,” Minshew said. “And obviously I can’t do that to our team, put us in a bad spot. That swing was definitely on me. … I thought we got off to a good start, and then I killed our momentum with the pick six.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">A 100 YARD PICK 6!! <a href="https://twitter.com/PatSurtainll?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PatSurtainll</a> <a href="https://t.co/Xh3CG05U9J">pic.twitter.com/Xh3CG05U9J</a></p><p>— NFL (@NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1843031579934732428?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/raiders-news-antonio-pierce-sidesteps-ncaa-penalties">Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce</a> would mention the keys to success that they have and how each were not met like turnovers which the team had three along with penalties where they had 11 of them compared to Denver’s nine.</p><p>“Two things we always talk about (that) we cannot do on the road is turn the football over and penalties,” Pierce said. “And those two things we led by a large margin. And that’s not good enough.”</p><p>At any rate, the Raiders are now at a 2-3 record which puts them last place in the AFC West as they now have a question of who will be the starting quarterback for next week. As they prepare for either Minshew and O’Connell, Las Vegas will take on the Pittsburgh Steelers next Sunday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Raiders’ Gardner Minshew reacts to benching vs. Broncos

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He studied journalism and communication at UConn.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce has <a href="https://twitter.com/PFN365/status/1843055402289885240" rel="noopener">decided to bench</a> quarterback Gardner Minshew for Aidan O’Connell in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos, according to Pro Football Network.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Gardner Minshew has been benched for Aidan O'Connell after his last drive ended with this interception, his 2nd on the day.<a href="https://t.co/amrhyMOZ5G">pic.twitter.com/amrhyMOZ5G</a></p><p>— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFN365/status/1843055402289885240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Gardner Minshew threw his second interception of the game with just over four minutes to go in the third quarter. The pass was picked off by Riley Moss. Earlier in the game, Minshew threw a pick six to Patrick Surtain. The second interception was the last straw for Antonio Pierce, as he moved to Aidan O’Connell.</p><p>The decision on the starting quarterback was seemingly up in the air throughout the week, even after last week’s win against the Denver Broncos. Now, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/raiders-news-davante-adams-trade-drama-expected-intensify">the Raiders officially</a> have made a quarterback change. It will be interesting to see Pierce’s comment on the status of the position after the game.</p><p>Before being benched, Minshew completed 12-of-17 passes for 137 yards, one touchdown and thw two aforementioned interceptions. O’Connell threw an interception after entering the game as well.</p><p>After the game, Pierce <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1843076315915882534" rel="noopener">declined to name</a> a starting quarterback for next week’s game, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.</p><h2><b>Who will Raiders start in next game after Gardner Minshew’s benching?</b></h2><p>Neither quarterback provided reasons to be encouraged in the game against the Broncos. Admittedly, Denver has one of the top defenses in the league this season, so it is not an easy task to face them. Still, this quarterback problem was an anticipated one for the Raiders this season after they did not come out of the 2024 NFL Draft with a quarterback.</p><p>It will not get any easier for the Raiders next week, as they will face another team with a dominant defense in the Pittsburgh Steelers. It would not be a surprise to see O’Connell given a start, as the Raiders played him down the stretch last season, when they won some games to finish on a positive note.</p><p>It will be interesting to see who is named the starter for next week’s game against the Steelers.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Raiders’ Antonio Pierce benches Gardner Minshew after crucial mistake vs. Broncos

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/raiders-news-gardner-minshew-reacts-davante-adams-trade-desires-love-take');   ga('set', 'title', 'Raiders’ Gardner Minshew reacts to Davante Adams’ trade desires with ‘love’ take');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Raiders-news-Gardner-Minshew-reacts-to-Davante-Adams-trade-desires-with-love-take.jpg"></figure><h1>Raiders’ Gardner Minshew reacts to Davante Adams’ trade desires with ‘love’ take</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-03T12:21:09-07:00">October 3rd, 12:21pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-03T16:08:15-07:00">October 3rd, 4:08pm</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As the 2024 NFL season <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/raiders-vs-broncos-prediction-odds-pick-for-nfl-week-5-2024">heads into Week 5, the Las Vegas Raiders</a> are navigating through turbulent waters as star receiver <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-rumors-davante-adams-wants-raiders-trade-asap-jets-cowboys-check-in">Davante Adams publicly expressed his desire for a trade</a>. Amidst this potentially distracting scenario, Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew shared his perspective on maintaining team focus and morale during his Wednesday press conference.</p><p>As the Raiders prepare for an upcoming road game against the Denver Broncos, the focus within the team remains sharp despite external distractions. Minshew <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/gardner-minshew-we-love-davante-adams-understand-hell-make-the-best-decision-for-him" rel="noopener">acknowledged the complexity</a> of Adams’ situation but emphasized the unity and determination of the team to press forward.</p><p>“Obviously, everybody understands Davante’s situation,” Minshew said during Wednesday’s press conference via Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk. “We all love Davante but understand he’s got to make the best decision for him. Our team has to make the best decision for us, and we’ve got to keep moving forward and try to figure out how to win games.”</p><h2><b>Raiders remain positive amidst Davante Adams trade request</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Davante-Adams_c760b6.jpg"><figcaption>Kirby Lee-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>This team-centric approach is further supported by the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/raiders-news-antonio-pierce-arizona-state-football-violations">Raiders’ head coach Antonio Pierce</a>, who addressed the players regarding Adams’ trade request, which Minshew described as “the elephant in the room.”</p><p>Minshew conveyed Pierce’s guidance, noting, “[He] just told us kind of leave it there. That’s not for us to handle,” and reiterated the coach’s directive to focus solely on preparing for the next game.</p><p>The absence of Adams due to a hamstring injury during the team’s Week 4 victory over the Browns provided a glimpse into the potential future dynamics of the Raiders’ offense. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-rumors-raiders-gardner-minshew-outlook-davante-adams-trade-drama">Minshew praised his teammates</a> for stepping up in Adams’ absence, highlighting the adaptability and readiness of the squad.</p><p>“Yeah, it’s kind of next man up mentality,” he commented. “I think everybody stepped up and played a role. ‘Kobe’ [Jakobi Meyers] took on a bigger role, and he’s going to be a guy I got to do a better job of getting him the ball. He won more than we hit last week, so I think there’s more there. ‘Tuck’ [Tre Tucker], DJ [Turner], both making big plays. I think we got guys that are primed for a role and they’re excited to get the ball.”</p><p>Through the first four weeks of the NFL season, Minshew has completed 70.7% of his passes for <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MinsGa00.htm" rel="noopener">877 yards</a>, with an equal tally of three touchdowns and three interceptions. His leadership and clear communication have been vital as the Raiders navigate through the current situation with Adams.</p><p>As the Raiders continue their season, the ability to maintain focus and cohesion in the locker room will be crucial. The team’s handling of the Adams situation, alongside their performance on the field, will test their resilience and capability to overcome internal challenges while aiming for success in a long and competitive NFL season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Raiders’ Gardner Minshew reacts to Davante Adams’ trade desires with ‘love’ take

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Dan has spent time covering high school and professional sports in both the print and online medium. He hopes to see his beloved Chicago Bears win a Super Bowl someday.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>While the Las Vegas Raiders came out victorious in Week 4, not all is well in Sin City. With <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-rumors-davante-adams-wants-raiders-trade-asap-jets-cowboys-check-in">Davante Adams requesting a trade</a>, Las Vegas could soon see a massive offensive shakeup. If/when he is dealt, whoever is playing quarterback for the Raiders will be in for a shock.</p><p>But for now, Gardner Minshew is <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/41549312/nfl-week-5-buzz-news-updates-fantasy-tips-predictions-questions" rel="noopener">expected to hold onto the starting role</a>. He started against the Cleveland Browns as they knew he was the more mobile quarterback. With the Raiders earning a win, Antonio Pierce isn’t expected to pull him from under center, via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.</p><p>However, he certainly doesn’t have the longest leash. Described as a, “fluid,” situation Las Vegas is analyzing their signal caller decision by the quarter. The Raiders will play whichever quarterback gives them the best chance to succeed.</p><p>Aidan O’Connell will be waiting in the wings for when his services are needed. If Minshew starts out the first quarter sloppy, perhaps the backup gives the Raiders a better chance in the second quarter. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/raiders-news-what-las-vegas-demanding-davante-adams-trade-talks">Losing Davante Adams would certainly change</a> the quarterback dynamic. But barring some blatant miscues, Gardner Minshew remains the 1A option at quarterback in Sin City.</p><h2><b>Gardner Minshew’s quarter season review with Raiders</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Gardner-Minshew.jpg"><figcaption>Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>As the Raiders search to find their long-term answer at quarterback, Vegas signed Minshew to a two-year, $25 million contract. Through his first four games with the team, Minshew has the Raiders sitting at 2-2.</p><p>He has completed 70.7 percent of his passes for 877 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions. While his completion percentage is an improvement over his career numbers, Las Vegas will want him to limit the turnovers. Week 4 marked the first game in which Minshew didn’t throw a pick. However, it came with just 130 scoreless passing yards.</p><p>The Raiders’ offense isn’t scaring anybody early in 2024. They rank 24th in the league by averaging 288.8 yards per game. If Las Vegas wants to keep adding to the win column, they’ll need better play from their offense. An Adams trade would only send the Raiders closer to the cellar.</p><p>As they navigate the choppy waters laid in front of them, Las Vegas is relying on Gardner Minshew while keeping a watchful eye on his play.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2024 SEASON STATS
PASSING YDS	PASSING TDS	INTERCEPTIONS	POSITION RANK
1730.9	11.7	14.6	22

2024 SEASON STATS
PASSING YDS	PASSING TDS	INTERCEPTIONS	POSITION RANK
1730.9	11.7	14.6	22

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