Throughout Raiders camp, the pecking order at QB hasactually been Jimmy Garoppolo, Brian Hoyer, Aidan O’Connell — in that order. That was the order the 3 appeared in Saturday’s preseason videogame versus the Rams. But with the efficiencies we saw, a case might be made for a modification up.
Garoppolo saw his veryfirst preseason action, leading the group down the field in a smooth, comfy nine-play goal drive. It included 5 runs and 4 passes, all finished. The goal came on a 68-yard, seven-yard Brandon Bolden run up the middle.
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Then Jimmy G, havingactually achieved simply what he set out to headed for the sideline, his day done.
The next drive for the Raiders, Brian Hoyer came in at quarterback. And the quality of play dropped off substantially.
Hoyer had 7 drives over the rest of the veryfirst half, and the just goal he had was to Jacob Hummel. He played linebacker for the Rams.
It was a choice 6 on a pass that was tossed nearly right to Hummel, who covered the 21 backyards to the end zone rapidly.
After almost 2 complete quarters, Hoyer completed his day 12 for 22 for 144 backyards and the