HENDERSON, Nev. -- Now that head coach Antonio Pierce finally put any speculation to rest and named Gardner Minshew the Las Vegas Raiders ' starting quarterback, what will the offense look like with Minshew at the helm? Given Minshew's scrambling skill set and ability to extend plays, expect a lot of held-breath moments, alongside run-heavy sets with multiple tight ends in rookie Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer . Plenty of play-action set up by feeding running back Zamir White .
And short and intermediate strikes to wideouts Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers as new offensive coordinator Luke Getsy continues installation of his version of the West Coast offense. With the occasional deep ball. Editor's Picks Eyeing 'fast start,' Raiders name Minshew QB1 15h Paul Gutierrez Hey, the vertical game is in the Raiders' DNA.
Or did you miss Minshew's 48-yard toss to speedy receiver Tre Tucker in Saturday night's exhibition against the Dallas Cowboys ? Then there's Minshew's not-so-analytical traits. "His personality is infectious, his energy is infectious, his leadership is infectious," Pierce said. So, what could stand some on-field improvement? "Footwork in the pocket, staying on script," Pierce said.
"There is some magic about him when he does break the pocket and does his thing, but there's a lot of times where if the first [or] second read is there, we've got to let it rip. So, he understands that. And more importantly, taking care of the football.
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