Gardner Minshew’s NFL journey has been quite interesting.
He’s a very likable figure, and a guy that’s just easy to root for.
He’s also one of the best backup quarterbacks in the game right now.
However, it seems like he’s not going to be a backup anymore, at least for the time being.
The former sixth-round pick signed a two-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders that could go as high as $25 million, including $15 million guaranteed.
Nonetheless, former NFL player CB Darius Butler believes that’s not good news for the organization.
Talking to Kay Adams for her Up & Adams Show, the former Indianapolis Colts star argued that Minshew isn’t a long-term solution at the position, especially considering the fact that they share the division with the likes of Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert.
Could Gardener Minshew be the long term solution for the #Raiders at QB? 🤔@DariusJButler isn’t quite sold 🔊@heykayadams pic.twitter.com/CLwaqa7wdy
— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) March 22, 2024
He didn’t want to take a shot at Minshew and believes he’s still going to have a long career in the league, but he might not be cut out to be a starter.
Truth be told, Minshew is a solid locker room guy and a backup who could lead an offense to multiple wins; he’s shown that.
But he’s also shown that he can be erratic, not the most explosive guy, and he can turn the ball over at a big rate.
He’s 27 years old, so perhaps there’s still a chance that he can prove the doubters wrong.
As for the Raiders, they might also be looking to add a young quarterback in the NFL Draft and let him develop behind Minshew for a year or two.
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