Maxx Crosby unintentionally gave quarterback Gardner Minshew the nickname “Lil [EXPLETIVE] boy” during a game against the Indianapolis Colts last season, and it stuck with him even though he is now with the Raiders. However, a photo of Minshew wearing a sweater with that phrase on it was found to be fake, according to Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. According to Hill's April 18 column, the photo of Gardner Minshew wearing a sweatshirt that referenced his past rivalry with Maxx Crosby is not real, and the whole thing was a rumor. The original altered image was posted by an account called Raiders Posts on X, a platform known for tricking people with fake images. Gardner Minshew is looking forward to working with Antonio Pierce, the head coach of the Raiders. played the The Raiders added Gardner Minshew as the only quarterback this offseason, and he will be competing for the starting role. He hopes to establish a long-term place in Las Vegas. Minshew is excited about joining the team and working with head coach Antonio Pierce. Minshew is impressed with Pierce and the team's unity and determination to win. The Raiders had a mixed performance last season due to inconsistent quarterback play. With 37 career starts, Minshew is expected to be a strong backup or temporary starter.
Gardner Minshew shared his first interaction with Antonio Pierce, describing a positive, energetic meeting at the Raider's building and showing excitement to work with the coach.
Antonio Pierce has made a significant impact on the Raiders’ culture, and Minshew quickly noticed this when he first met the coach on the field.
Minshew spoke highly of Pierce's energy and its effect on the team during the 2023 season, and it will be interesting to see if it continues now that Pierce is the full-time head coach. A lot of individuals were tricked by the popular altered picture of Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew wearing a sweater with a catchphrase..
The original altered image came from an account on X called Raiders Posts. They’ve frequently been able to trick people into thinking altered images are real and they got a lot of people again with the recent Minshew photo.
Gardner Minshew Excited to Work With Antonio Pierce
The Raiders moved on from Jimmy Garoppolo and Brian Hoyer this offseason and the only quarterback they added was Gardner Minshew. He’ll compete for the starting quarterback job. Minshew has bounced around the NFL in his career but is hoping Las Vegas can be a long-term home.
He’s excited about joining the team and working with head coach Antonio Pierce.
“Everything I’ve heard is incredible,” Minshew said of Pierce on the April 19 episode of “The Rush.” “Couldn’t get better reviews; it doesn’t even sound real. Being around him a little bit seems legit, which is really exciting. Just being around the guys in the building, everybody is on the same page. Everybody just wants to get better; everybody wants to win. I think when you do that, I think you have a chance. No matter what you have going on, no matter who’s on the roster, if everybody’s pulling in the same direction, you have a good chance.”
The Raiders went 8-9 last season but were held back by inconsistent quarterback play. Minshew has started 37 games over his career and should be a high-level backup or a solid stopgap starter.
Gardner Minshew Reveals 1st Interaction With Antonio Pierce
Antonio Pierce has already had a major effect on the Raiders’ culture. It’s something that Gardner Minshew noticed immediately when he met the coach. He described the experience of meeting Pierce for the first time.
“It was in the building,” Minshew said. “Saw him out on the field, classic bro hug, fired up, we were both bouncing a little bit. You feel the energy, man. Really excited to get after it with him.”
Pierce is a player-friendly coach and new players are quickly learning that. There’s a reason many Raiders players vouched for him after the season. The coach’s energy was contagious through the 2023 season and it’ll be interesting to see if he can keep that up now that he’s the full-time head coach.
