Raider Nation Mixed with the Decision at Quarterback

Raider Nation is spilt at the moment with the Las Vegas Raiders' quarterback decision. No matter how they feel, they should all be rooting for Gardner Minshew II once the season starts.

Dec 14, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders fans listen to the national anthem before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports / Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

The Las Vegas Raiders left Saturday's preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys with more questions than answers. The Raiders struggled for the most part of Saturday's game, coming out flat, and it stayed that way for the whole game.

The Raiders had to make a decision on who they were going to name the starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Chargers. They wanted either Aidan O'Connell or Gardner Minshew II to take over and make it clear who would be the starter. Neither did that Saturday Night.

Both players did not play to the standard that the Raiders' coaching staff wants to see.

Raiders coach Antonio Pierce announced Sunday that Minshew would be the starting quarterback.

So far, Raider Nation seems mixed on the decision that the Raiders made at quarterback. Some of the fans are happy, and some are not. As we know, Raider Nation is the only fan base that the organization acknowledges as part of the team.

The Raiders felt Misnhew gives the team the best chance to win now, and early on in the season, it is important that the Raiders get off to a fast start.

The Raiders have started the last two season 1-3 in the first four games.

Raiders Nation will have time to process the quarterback decision before the first game of the season. And no matter what they think about the decision the Raiders made, Raider Nation should cheer on Minshew and the rest of the Raiders team all season long.

It is important to know that just because one decision was made, does not mean we will not see both quarterbacks this season. As we saw just last year, the Raiders used three different starting quarterbacks.

And in the NFL, teams are now starting to prioritize the backup quarterback spot. We have seen starting quarterbacks in the league go down and the backup come in and win games. If it happens, O'Connell will be ready to step in with confidence just like Raider Nation saw last season.

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