It was far from a good night for both Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels and starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo—that’s putting it mildly. After displaying one of the most embarrassing showcases on offense in recent years, Raider Nation would surely prefer both parties be jettisoned. In the meantime, an important decision for the immediate future needs to be made: is it time for Aidan O’Connell to start?
Garoppolo is a winner; that’s the bill of goods that was sold to Raiders fans. Unfortunately, that’s not what “Jimmy G” has been doing much of lately. No. 10 has looked pedestrian, literally and figuratively. Following a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Detroit Lions, Garoppolo (much like the fans) was p***** off, noting he has to “be smarter with the football” (h/t Vegas Sports Today). Well, that’s what you want to hear, but at this point, is it too little, too late?
Has Jimmy Garoppolo started his final game in a Raiders uniform?
Things are emotional following a devastating defeat, but you won’t find too many fans who would be upset with a switch at quarterback. O’Connell, for his part, did make the most of his appearance when the team visited Chicago. Against the Bears, ‘AOC4’ completed 10 passes–tossing a touchdown along with one interception. Many fans wondered if the result might’ve been different had McDaniels pulled Brian Hoyer earlier in the contest.
On Monday night, as Garoppolo and the Raiders’ offense crashed to a standstill, those same rumblings reared their head. A rookie might’ve provided a spark; a glimmer of hope. Sadly, it was not to be. McDaniels stuck with “his guy” and the rest was history. A history that no one will want to revisit, namely Davante Adams. In case you forgot, Garoppolo was unable to complete a pass to the star wideout. Not one pass. Let that sink in, folks.
Following the action, Josh McDaniels remained uncommitted with regard to any changes. Well, at least for the moment.
McDaniels was noncommittal about Garoppolo remaining the starting QB: “I’m not going to talk about that right now.”
— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) October 31, 2023
You know things are bad when you’re being compared to Jay Schroeder and Marc Wilson. Our old-school Raiders fans know what ESPN’s Paul Gutierrez was talking about. To be fair though, at least Mr. Schroeder would drive the ball downfield. That’s a lot more than anyone can say for Josh McDaniels’ $105 million-dollar offense.
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Josh McIdiot wont change QB’s until he is fired. He stuck his sorry a$$ way out on a limb to get this washed up QB and over paid him way too much in doing it (I still say this should be investigated).
I have said since before the Bears game they need to start the rebuild NOW. CUT Jimmy Chokesalot and Hoyer. Fire Josh McIdiot. Use DC as both head coach and DC until Harbaugh is hired. Hire anybody for OC as literally anyone is better than Josh McIdiot. Start Aidan so he will be good to go starting next year and sign ANYONE as backup because ANYONE is better than Jimmy Chokesalot or Hoyer.
Keep the GM unless the new coach wants someone else or they want both jobs. Harbaugh will want full control so give it to him.
TRADE any star players that wish to leave to a playoff contender TODAY and get draft picks for next year.
LETS GET THIS REBUILD STARTED!!
IT AIN’T GONNA REBUILD ITSELF!
Trade him today for a case of corn! He is worthless!!
(by GTHANG)
AOC is reportedly in McD’s doghouse (is there any room left in there? This insecure guy is the king of petty). Garoppolo has $28 mil in dead money left on his contract. Hoyer is a laughingstock.
By default, Garoppolo will be the starter until he gets injured again. Thankfully, that won’t be long.
What did anyone expect some sort of great miracle to happen this is all one big joke