The Las Vegas Raiders are gearing up for a quarterback battle in training camp between Gardner Minshew and Aidan O'Connell. Coach Antonio Pierce has stated that O'Connell has earned the right to take the first snap, highlighting his leadership and performance. The competition will be a process, with both quarterbacks showing promise.
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce addressed the QB position Friday and clarified who will take the first snap - Aidan O'Connell or Gardner Minshew - on the opening day of rookie minicamp. https://t.co/Kxo7dOvoBB
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce: Aidan O'Connell has "earned the right to get the first snap" in QB competition with Gardner Minshew https://t.co/cXed7e1s17 https://t.co/Fkld1CvYvZ
The QB room: Pierce said O'Connell "has taken the bull by the horns, and Minshew is right there with him." O'Connell will get the first snap because of his seniority and Pierce said "I am really excited to see what happens." Said Anthony Brown has also looked good. #Raiders
Antonio Pierce: Aidan O'Connell has earned right to take first snap. https://t.co/z1ddAId1AV
.@Raiders coach Antonio Pierce: "Aidan has earned the right to get the first snap." Said the second-year QB has taken the bull by the horns and is leading the way. Did say the quarterback competition (with Minshew) will be a process.
"Aidan's earned the right to go out there and take the first snap." - #Raiders coach Antonio Pierce, on QB competition between returner Aidan O'Connell and free-agent vet Gardner Minshew.
"That's the plan, to have both those guys really compete through the offseason program, but more so in training camp, and we'll see how it plays out." The #Raiders are set for a QB battle in camp with Gardner Minshew and Aidan O'Connell. https://t.co/hTOsxcFJb6