Will Aidan O'Connell keep his job?

Published 2024-04-27
Aidan O'Connell was thrust into a starting role on the Las Vegas Raiders last year. And while he did well, he also didn't necessarily pop off the screen or the stat sheet. In this video, we take a deep dive into AOC's mechanics, accuracy, and ability in the quick game to determine how likely it is he'll start.

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:55 - "My job to keep my job."
5:05 - Aidan O'Connell film breakdown
12:21 - Conclusion

All stats from Pro Football Reference and Pro Football Focus.

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All Comments (21)
  • @cip7068
    I went back and watched the last 10 games from last year and every broadcast the announcers were saying "wow what a throw and he's getting better every game and progressing " AOC4 has something
  • @pepecap
    What I believe is that the playbook wasn't a simple task for Aiden to understand. Even Carr struggled with Daniel's playbook. So a change of offensive playbook will be better for him
  • @valinormons
    Who knows what's gonna happen. I'm not real interested in last year but I'll tell you this. Coach Pierce knows that it was because even though O'Connell could have played better, he played good enough for AP to get the head coaching job. AP says he's the starter. That's good enough for me.
  • @mrmres
    He can make all the throws. He just didn’t do it consistently enough last year. This year will be better. The Raiders need to protect him better. They drafted appropriately by stabilizing the IOL with (probably)the best IOL prospect in the draft. I am optimistic.
  • @RageofHades
    I think AOC doesn't get the credit he deserves. He shouldn't have played last year. McDaniels really fucked this team. He was put into a position with a brand new OC, learn as you go and he looked brilliant at times. Give this kid a chance and I think he could shine.
  • @Zetler
    The problem with this channel is the lack of updates. But when a video drops, it’s a gem.
  • @elsalsero417
    This is Aidans team. Building around him. Aidan improved as Mayer became a bigger part of the offense. And now he will have Bower. For the minshew fans, answer these two questions. He's been on three teams and has been let go all three times. If he was a starter, why they keep letting him go? Minshew will be making backup money. If you were a starter, would you have taken that backup money or demand starter money. Minshews arm limitations is what going to hurt the offense. He throws lame duck passes. We saw what happened when the deep game wasn't there with Jimmy G.
  • @Ruderickle2424
    2 TE Jumbo sets with our new C/RG is going to make our offense a wild one to watch. Extra time to let plays develop, a lot of play action. Security blanket(s) underneath, elite receivers over the top. This is why you build on your strengths. A potentially elite TE paired with a good TE makes everyone better.
  • @Yukioh
    I really liked how AOC4 progressed last year under adversity. We didn’t pick up a qb like most fans wanted (including me) in the draft. I’m confident AOC will take a big leap year 2. RAAAAAAAIDERS Also glad this popped up in my for you. Great breakdown man! Earned a sub
  • This is one of the more incisive analyses of my team’s quarterback that I have viewed. Nicely executed. I will be observing further material from your channel and possibly subscribing.✅
  • @cianlangan
    this channel remains the gold standard of football content on youtube
  • @PhncnMRchntz
    Rookie season, without an OC can't be glossed over. With the support and show of confidence from his coaches and teammates, he'll be a good QB. The play at 7:02 - the off arm contributes to balance and stability, something we learned as kids, wether throwing a ball or a punch - Bad example, with the defender grabbing that arm.
  • This video was very informative. It had me thinking about another video I had watched recently about Goff from his Rams days, and watching this made me totally understand why I'd heard the Lions liked O'connell as a possible backup before going with their first chose of Hendon Hooker. That being said the notes you said about Aidan's ability as a point guard, play action, and propensity to dip that shoulder where all things that were occurring with Goff as a member of the Rams, lucky he has cleaned up that issue and improved his pocket awareness along with defensive reading and manipulation as a member of the Lions. Which leads me to say I believe O'Connell can have a similar upward trajectory in the same manner if allowed time to learn and see more NFL level opposition. As a neutral fan I am honestly a little excited to see the battle between AOC and Minshew because I honestly like both players.
  • @sinoverlord409
    I'm not holding the first year against him. He was put in an impossible situation and handled it like veteran not a rookie. This is most certainly his year to earn the job and prove people right or wrong.
  • @jeffrhorer1811
    I would really like to see him starting. At the end of last season he looked like he was ready to step up to the next level. It's time we developed our own homegrown starter!
  • @4SkinMenace
    For the amount of subs you have this video was insanely well produced. Love the breakdown of AOC and I really do think the kid isn't anywhere close to his ceiling.
  • I just graduated from Purdue a couple of weeks ago, AOC is a fantastic quarterback. Watching him at Purdue was amazing, he is one of the most accurate passers I have ever seen. AOC has always been a beast and I'm surprised he fell to the 4 round. You guys got a great player in him.