Las Vegas Raiders head coach a big fan of Gardner Minshew
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce showered praise on one of the team's notable free agent signings this offseason. The Las Vegas Raiders have been active in free agency this year, signing several notable players, including Miami Dolphins veteran Christian Wilkins, and veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew. Both players were signed for $115 million. While most of the league liked the move, head coach Antonio Pierce expressed his admiration for MInshew's character and ability to make the team better. The signing gives the team another option at quarterback to compete with current starter Aidan O’Connell in training camp.
Published : 4 weeks ago by Jason Burgos in Sports
It seems that Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce is a big fan of one particular player the team signed in free agency this year.
This offseason the Raiders have been active in trying to improve their roster. While much of the speculation in recent weeks has been about what they might do in the 2024 NFL Draft, they made a few notable signings in free agency this month.
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The most noteworthy move was signing talented Miami Dolphins veteran Christian Wilkins to a massive four year, $115 million deal. However, another signing that drew a lot of attention was luring veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew to Las Vegas for the next two seasons.
Minshew is very competent NFL QB who nearly took the Indianapolis Colts to the playoffs filling in for Anthony Richardson after he suffered a season-ending injury. The signing was a good move for the team and gives the roster another option at quarterback to compete with incumbent starter Aidan O’Connell in training camp.
While most around the league liked the move for Las Vegas, it looks like head coach Antonio Pierce loved the addition.
“One thing about Gardner that you see throughout his career, he finds a way, right? So, that’s going to make our room better,” Pierce told the team’s website this week. “He’s been through a lot of adversity; you want that experience as well in there. So, to me, it’s a good fit, and it’s a culture fit. Wild boy right there. I like the personality.”
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Minshew earned Pro Bowl honors (as a replacement) this past season for the Colts. He also had standout moments for the Eagles during five appearances for the team in their run to the Super Bowl in 2022. He is only 27 years old and is a talented game manager with upside.
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