Raiders GM Dave Ziegler: Las Vegas might not have 'an immediate answer' at quarterback this year
February 24, 2023
Hunter Macias
The Las Vegas Raiders face the challenge of selecting a new quarterback to lead their team. GM Dave Ziegler has several options, including using their No. 7 draft pick or bringing back Jarrett Stidham. The decision is crucial for the team's success and the franchise's future. Ziegler understands the gravity of this choice and aims to find a long-term solution to build sustainable success. Stay tuned for the latest Raiders updates.
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The Las Vegas Raiders are entering a new era without their longtime quarterback Derek Carr under center. As the team's general manager, Dave Ziegler faces an enormous task of selecting the next quarterback to lead this storied franchise into the future. Ziegler's decision will be critical to the team's success and will have far-reaching implications for the organization's future.
There are several options on the table for the Raiders. One possibility is to bring back Jarrett Stidham, who showed promise during his two-game stint last season. However, it remains to be seen if Stidham is the answer for the Raiders' long-term quarterback needs. Another option is to look to the upcoming draft and use their No. 7 pick to secure a future franchise quarterback. This option would require careful scouting and analysis to find the right fit for the team. Dave Ziegler, must weigh the options carefully as this years draft might not have a clear answer to solve the QB problem for the Raiders. The team's scouting department will have to do their due diligence to find the right fit for the team, as they have their work cut out for them this offseason.
Alternatively, the Raiders could try trading up in the draft to secure a higher pick and a better chance at a top quarterback. However, this could come at a high cost, with the Raiders likely having to give up valuable assets in order to move up in the draft. While finding a long-term solution at quarterback is crucial, the team's defensive struggles have been a significant hindrance to their success in recent years. The Raiders may need to balance their need for a quarterback with their need to improve the defense and build a more well-rounded team.
Fortunately for Raider Fans, Ziegler isn't taking this decision lightly. As he stated on a recent episode of the Bussin' With the Boys podcast,
"We're in charge of filling the most important position on the team. There's some pressure that comes along with that. And however we fill it, it doesn't mean we're going to have an immediate answer this year. But, at the end of the day, we have to have an answer in some form or fashion. There's pressure that comes along with it. That's also part of the excitement too."
It's clear that Ziegler understands the gravity of this decision and the importance of finding a long-term solution at quarterback. While there is no guarantee that the team will have a definitive answer this year, Ziegler knows that it's imperative to have a plan in place in order to build sustainable success. The Raiders must get this decision right, or risk being in the same position next year, with uncertainty at the quarterback position looming over the entire organization. The future of the Raiders franchise hangs in the balance, and all eyes will be on Ziegler as he navigates this critical decision.
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