The Las Vegas Raiders quarterback battle has ended with the team naming Gardner Minshew the Starter. Minshew will lead the charge against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1 and hopes to maintain the job for the season.
it was a surprise to many in the media when Pierce declared Minshew the signal caller. The former Washington State quarterback was coming off an ugly start to the second preseason game where he was 10 for 21 passing and led two field goal drives.
However, the games were not the only factor.