The RaidersThe team's quarterback situation is not completely settled, but it's looking promising and even exciting overall. There are two credible options available: veteran signee Gardner Minshew and second-year man Aidan O’Connell. The team is likely to add another quarterback in the upcoming NFL draft. The Raiders could trade up for Jayden Daniels, or wait to see if they can pick someone at No. 13 (or 44). Gardner Minshew and Aidan O’Connell. The Raiders could trade up for Jayden Daniels, or they could see whether anyone falls to them at No. 13 (or 44 for that matter). The Raiders will have more depth, talent and upside at quarterback than they did entering the 2023 season, regardless of how things turn out.
Regardless of how things turn out, the Raiders will have a lot more depth, talent and potential at quarterback compared to the 2023 season.
There's also the possibility of a surprise trade involving a current veteran quarterback hitting the market, such as Geno Smith or Kyler Murray, or a QB who is no longer a long-term fit with his team, like Dak Prescott of the of the Dallas Cowboys.
. Although it's currently unlikely, the Cowboys’ situation is changing, and if Prescott is put on the trade market, the Raiders would be a logical choice as a team that might be just one star quarterback away from being a true contender. not made any effort to extend his contract. There are still some steps to go through before a trade becomes likely, but if Prescott is put on the trade market, few teams would make more sense than the Raiders, a team that might be just one star quarterback away from being a true contender.
Raiders Would Gain ‘Immediate Credibility’ After Trade
This is the opinion over at USA Today’s Cowboys Wire site, where a proposed trade would see Prescott going to Las Vegas in a deal similar to the Lions-Rams QB trade in 2021.
In this trade, the Raiders would get Prescott, and the Cowboys would receive Aidan O’Connell, as well as the No. 13 pick in this year’s draft, the Raiders’ second-rounder (44th overall), and their fourth-rounder (112th overall). They would also get the Raiders’ first- and third-round picks in 2025, as well as a 2026 second-rounder. That’s six picks, five of which are in the first three rounds.th).
The Cowboys would get a chance to rebuild, while the Raiders would get a chance to contend. However, they would have to pay Prescott—Spotrac estimates his salary at
$50.8 million per year , for a four-year deal totaling $203 million.K.D. Drummond expressed it as: “Antonio Pierce gets to deliver his message to his team without the challenges of a young QB. Instant credibility and a quarterback who makes them the biggest divisional threat to the dynasty-chasing Kansas City Chiefs.”
As writer Dak Prescott Had MVP-Type Season in 2023This is certainly attractive. One issue with the Raiders’ current roster is that it’s mainly built to win now. The team has a strong receiver combo in Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers, as well as what should be one of the top defenses in the NFL. They need depth at running back and some help on the offensive line.
However, if the Raiders do acquire a young star quarterback, then the team will essentially be operating on two separate timelines — a win-now roster led by a win-later quarterback.
Prescott had an MVP-level season in 2023. He threw for 4,516 yards, 36 touchdowns and nine interceptions, and had a quarterback rating of 105.9. The Cowboys went 12-5, and despite playoff disappointments, a team with the defensive toughness of the Raiders might be just what he needs to overcome postseason challenges. Prescott's contract includes a no-trade clause, and he probably wants the opportunity to continue his work in Dallas. However, he also wants to be fairly compensated, while the Cowboys seem hesitant to do so. The Raiders, on the other hand, may be more willing. Prescott could potentially elevate the Raiders to become strong competitors once again. The position of the Raiders' quarterback is still uncertain, but acquiring Dak Prescott through a major trade could definitely alter that.
That’s fine, except that if the Raiders do acquire a young star quarterback, then the franchise will be operating on two separate timelines that might never mesh—a win-now roster led by a win-later quarterback.
Prescott, though, had an MVP-caliber campaign in 2023. He threw for 4,516 yards with 36 touchdowns and nine interceptions, and a quarterback rating of 105.9. The Cowboys went 12-5, and though they flopped (again) in the playoffs, a team with the defensive grit of the Raiders might be just what he needs to get over the postseason hump.
Prescott has a no -trade clause in his contract, and he likely wants to have another chance to finish what he’s started in Dallas. But, at the same time, he’d like to get paid and the Cowboys don’t appear so willing to do that. Surely, the Raiders would. Prescott could very well be the guy who makes the Raiders contenders again.
