Although rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell had a strong offseason for the Las Vegas Raiders, the team will
probably be trying to upgrade. The team lost to the No. 13 pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, though, as
they played too well in the latter stages.
It will be hard to obtain one of the best quarterbacks so late unless the team chooses to trade up. This might prompt
Las Vegas to consider the free agent pool. While there aren’t many possibilities comparable to Tom Brady, the squad
should nevertheless keep an eye on one individual. With the , Baker Mayfield had a remarkable comeback season
and even helped the team defeat the Philadelphia Eagles in the playoffs. In free agency, he’ll be a desirable
commodity, and Bleacher Report’s Ryan Fowler thinks the Raiders are the best team to sign him if he decides to go.
It will be hard to obtain one of the best quarterbacks so late unless the team chooses to trade up. This might prompt
Las Vegas to consider the free agent pool. While there aren’t many possibilities comparable to Tom Brady, the squad
should nevertheless keep an eye on one individual.
With the Tampa Bay Bucs, Baker Mayfield had a remarkable comeback season and even helped the team defeat the
Philadelphia Eagles in the playoffs. In free agency, he’ll be a desirable commodity, and Bleacher Report’s Ryan
Fowler thinks the Raiders are the best team to sign him if he decides to go.
“The Raiders could soon have a clear foundation in place with star wideout Davante Adams in place and Antonio
Pierce possibly set to become the permanent head coach,” Fowler wrote in a column published on January 18.
“Vegas is the obvious place where Baker Mayfield’s game may continue to flourish if he manages to escape Tampa
Bay. Who better to bring the Raiders some pizazz under center than Mayfield?
Given their strong desire to retain Mayfield, the Buccaneers may face competition for his services.
From a personality standpoint, Baker Mayfield performing in Las Vegas makes a lot of sense. Both the athlete and
the city of Las Vegas exude flair. It’s hard to predict, though, how he might fit in on the field until the Raiders
appoint an offensive coordinator.
Kliff Kingsbury, the former head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, has been connected to the position, but he is being
considered by other teams. Notably, prior to Mayfield’s transfer to Oklahoma, Kingsbury was Texas Tech’s head
coach during his rookie season.
Although Lincoln Riley mentored Mayfield during his most successful period, Mike Leach is the mentor of both Riley
and Kingsbury. Mayfield would be a great addition to an offense under Kingsbury’s direction.
