Heading into the free agency, it’s easy to find an article pointing out any one of the needs the Oakland Raiders need to fill this offseason. But there is a need at one position that is flying under the radar, a need that undoubtedly has to be addressed — backup quarterback.
Assuming that Derek Carr returns fully healthy for training camp — which is expected, barring any setbacks — there’s obviously no doubt he’ll be taking the snaps behind center. But in the event that the Raiders again have to rely on their backup quarterback, they can’t afford to have a repeat of the Matt McGloin or Connor Cook disasters in Week 17 and in the Wild Card game.