NFL Analysts Talk Aidan O'Connell and Michael Mayer

Las Vegas Raiders rookies Aidan O'Connell and Michael Mayer are talked about by two NFL analysts.

Many talented rookies have impressed many people throughout the Las Vegas Raiders training camp.

However, two specific Raider rookies have had a great first training camp with the Silver and Black. Those two rookies are second-round draft pick Michael Mayer and fourth-round draft pick Aidan O'Connell.

Two analysts had the chance to share their impressions of both rookies.

Omar Ruiz, an NFL Analyst for NFL Network, shared what he has seen on rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell.

"He looked like how a rookie quarterback should look at this stage in the game," Ruiz said. "I thought he looked a lot better when he got rid of the football quicker. ... To hear guys speak favorably of him, like Hunter Renfrow saying if [O'Connell] had to go in the game, they believe in him and follow him, speaks loudly for how Aidan O'Connell is ingraining himself in that locker room, impressing people in meeting rooms and what we saw on the field, especially on the quick routes out on the sidelines were particularly effective."

Daniel Jeremiah, an analyst for NFL Network, shared his impressions, but this time on rookie tight end Mayer.

"The one guy I'm looking forward to seeing as we go through the preseason is Michael Mayer from Notre Dame, who is a complete tight end," Jeremiah said. "I thought it was great value that they got him there in the second round. We all expected him to go in Round 1. Not a blazing fast player, that's not his game. He understands space, he understands how to position, things that I think a Josh McDaniels offense will be able to exploit."

These two rookies have been worth watching throughout Raiders training camp, making an impact for their positions. It will be very interesting to see how well the two will both play for the Raiders' three preseason games as the Raiders look ahead at the 2023-24 NFL regular season.

The Silver and Black open the preseason by hosting the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Aug. 13, at 4 p.m. EDT/1 p.m. PDT.

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