Silver And Black Pride on Aidan O'Connell

O'Connell is trade asset in contract year; Mendoza is the long-term starter.

O'Connell is entering a contract year and has no future as a starter in Las Vegas after the Raiders committed to Fernando Mendoza for at least two to three years by taking him No. 1 overall in the draft. If O'Connell is the best quarterback in training camp, he becomes a good trade asset for the Raiders, and the source expects general manager Spytek is hoping O'Connell performs well in the preseason to increase his trade value. However, the situation and narrative doesn't change—this is Mendoza's team moving forward, and O'Connell only sticks around if he's comfortable being a backup.

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