The Las Vegas Raiders are entering a new era, with sweeping changes taking place ahead of the 2025 NFL season.
John Spytek is now steering the front office as general manager, while Pete Carroll takes the helm as head coach.
But the biggest question looming over the franchise is who will be taking the snaps under center???
Neither Aidan O’Connell nor Gardner Minshew cemented themselves as a long-term answer in 2024, and with Minshew potentially becoming a cap casualty, the Raiders are exploring their options.
While selecting a quarterback with the No. 6 overall pick in the draft remains a possibility, there’s no guarantee a top-tier prospect will still be available.
That leaves Las Vegas looking at other avenues – including a surprising name that has recently entered the conversation: Aaron Rodgers.
FOX NFL insider Jay Glazer broke the news yesterday that the New York Jets will be moving on from Rodgers.
While retirement is a possibility, all signs point to Rodgers still wanting to play. However, it’s a virtual certainty that he will soon be moving onto his third NFL team.
Considering what the Raiders are currently building, Rodgers-to-Vegas is looking like a very strong possibility.
Rodgers, despite not reaching MVP form in 2024, still put up solid numbers, throwing for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.
While the Rodgers-Jets tenure will go down as one of the worst experiments in NFL history, the fact of the matter is the old man can still sling it.
Beyond football, Rodgers’ California roots could make a return to the West Coast particularly appealing. He’s also said to have a ton of respect for Pete Carroll.
One major advantage the Raiders have in their pursuit of a veteran quarterback is cap space. With $92 million in projected space heading into 2025, Las Vegas has the ability to outbid other teams if Rodgers becomes available via free agency.
Even if the Jets opt to trade him rather than cut him outright, the asking price is expected to be low given that New York has lost leverage by signaling their intention to move on.
That makes a potential deal even more feasible for the Raiders.
If the Raiders were to land Rodgers, it wouldn’t necessarily rule out drafting a young quarterback. Instead, they could use the No. 6 pick on a playmaker at another position while targeting a developmental QB later in the draft.
Rodgers is no longer the dominant force he once was, but he remains one of the most talented and experienced quarterbacks available.
Love them or hate them, you have to admit the Raiders do have some very solid pieces already in place. (Imagine Rodgers having Brock Bowers to work with while being coached by Chip Kelly?)
What are your thoughts on the reports that the Raiders will be very much in-play for Rodgers? … At the end of the day, where will he be taking snaps next season???
