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Raiders Insider Exposes More Bad News for Las Vegas' QB Situation

Raiders Insider Exposes More Bad News for Las Vegas' QB Situation

Summary

The Las Vegas Raiders will have Kenny Pickett as their starting quarterback against the Philadelphia Eagles, while Geno Smith recovers from injuries. There is concern that if Pickett plays well, the team might win more games than expected, which could impact their draft position in the NFL Draft. The Raiders aim to draft a top quarterback, and more wins could decrease their chance to pick one of the best players.

Key Facts

  • Kenny Pickett will start as quarterback for the Raiders due to Geno Smith's injuries.
  • Pickett is a pending free agent, which might motivate him to perform well.
  • Winning additional games may harm the Raiders' chances of securing a top draft pick.
  • The Raiders are in need of a new franchise quarterback and hope to find one through the draft.
  • Last season, late wins negatively affected their draft position.
  • The Raiders face a challenging schedule, with only the game against the New York Giants seen as potentially easier.
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