A huge organizational overhaul took place during the offseason, with Tom Telesco and Antonio Pierce appointed as the new general manager and head coach, respectively.
Under Pierce’s leadership, the team has performed well, achieving a 2-2 record in the early stages of the 2024 season. Looking ahead, the Raiders have a solid opportunity to improve their record as they prepare to face the Denver Broncos on the road in Week 5.
Despite their equal win-loss record, the performance of quarterback Gardner Minshew has been inconsistent, leading to some uncertainty at the position. In light of this, team owner Mark Davis recently met with Shedeur Sanders, sharing some intriguing insights during their conversation.
Davis reportedly told Sanders, “I’ve watched all your games,” highlighting his attention to the young quarterback’s performance. The two met at Game 3 of the WNBA playoff series between the New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces, and their interaction reflected a positive rapport.
Davis has been vocal about his determination to secure another Super Bowl title for the franchise, emphasizing the importance of having a star quarterback to achieve that goal. Although the Raiders attempted to trade up in the 2024 NFL Draft to select a quarterback, they finally chose to stay in their position and draft Brock Bowers instead.
Looking ahead to next offseason, the team is expected to pursue a quarterback, and it will be intriguing to see if Davis and his team target Sanders at the top of the draft.