Aaron Rodgers Leading the Raiders is Not the Plan

The Las Vegas Raiders aren't waiting for a decision from Aaron Rodgers, as they search for a new quarterback.

HENDERSON, Nev.--The Las Vegas Raiders need a starting quarterback as the offseason progresses. 

We know that it will not be Tom Brady, and now we know that, as of the writing of this article, it won't be Aaron Rodgers.

Owner Mark Davis loved the idea of adding Tom Brady, and Josh McDaniels wanted an experienced leader. But now we know that after considering making a move for Rodgers if he were to become available, the Raiders are looking in different directions. They aren't waiting for Rodgers or the Green Bay Packers to part ways.

Does that mean the door is 100 percent closed? No, but I wouldn't rate it at any percentage better than ancillary. Perhaps, five percent.

Does that mean General Manager Dave Ziegler has fallen in love with a potential rookie? I will have more on that next week in a podcast, but for today, Aaron Rodgers is no longer at the top of the list.

Ziegler said on an episode of Bussin’ with the Boys podcast: “We’re in charge of filling the most important position on the team. There’s some pressure that comes along with that...it doesn’t mean we’re going to have an immediate answer this year."

The Las Vegas Raiders' decision to move on was a wise move. I realize the uncertainty of not having a leader will draw criticism from a rabid fan base, but Dave Ziegler can't be concerned about that.

Ziegler will never stop thinking about the long term. The fact that he is not willing to make a bad move simply to make any move should be a sign of optimism for a fan base often tortured by a franchise known for making moves, bad or good, for the reason of being able to say they were moving.

I went into detail earlier this week on my podcast about why Rodgers was a mistake. You can watch that below:

We will have much more on the Raiders quarterback situation as it develops. Make sure you don't miss our podcast next week.

The 2023 NFL Draft will go from April 27-29 and be held at Union Station in Kansas City, Mo. The NFL Scouting Combine is Feb. 28-March 6, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. The club's deadline to designate Franchise or Transition Players is March 7, 2023, before 4 p.m. EST.

March 13-15 is the free agent negotiation period. Starting at 12 p.m. EDT on March 13 and ending at 3:59:59 p.m. EDT on March 15, clubs are permitted to contact and enter into contract negotiations with the certified agents of players who will become Unrestricted Free Agents upon the expiration of their 2022 Player Contracts at 4 p.m. EDT on March 15.

The 2023 NFL Year and Free Agency period begins at 4 p.m. EDT on March 15. The Raiders are expected to be significant players in the free-agent market this season.

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