While Jimmy Garoppolo may have been signed to lead the Las Vegas Raiders to the postseason in 2023, it appears another new quarterback is making a case for another look.
Rookie Aidan O'Connell out of Purdue got the spotlight in the Raiders first preseason game of 2023 and did not disappoint, going 15-18 for 141 yards and a touchdown. He helped the Raiders towards three touchdown Drives and left the game with his team up 24-7 over the San Francisco 49ers.
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His performance comes as the Raiders are looking to enter a new era after parting ways with longtime quarterback Derek Carr this offseason.