Raiders could and should end up being a name at the top of the list of candidates to trade for a former starter looking for a new situation

Raiders could and should end up being a name at the top of the list of candidates to trade for a former starter looking for a new situation originally appeared on A to Z Sports.When you talk about the last 20 years of the Las Vegas Raiders and even the Oakland Raiders, its hard not to talk about how much they have come up short on their quarterback decisions.

You have to mention the position while focusing on the last two decades.The Raiders have maybe the biggest draft bust of all time in JaMarcus Russell, and Derek Carr, while he was a franchise guy, was never good enough to win a postseason game, let alone get them there more than twice.

So, its a position that has been pretty polarizing over the last two decades, but not for the right reasons.Getting Geno Smith is about as smart a thing as the Raiders could have done this offseason, considering what the QB market was in free agency and the NFL Draft.

However, hes getting up there in age.

Sure, his body may not have a ton of wear and tear on it, but the body still does age.

Smith cant play forever, so while he may be the guy this year and next year, the Raiders will eventually have to address the position again.And that could end up being next offseason, or the one after that, for all we know.

And when that time comes, do we really know if the Raiders will be bad enough to have a top pick in the draft to get their next quarterback, and do we want them to continue to get older quarterbacks that we be gone in 2-3 years?The answer is no.

So, they could, and should, be a candidate to trade for a quarterback who is in a very unique situation right now, and just needs a new start.View the original article to see embedded media.Raiders should trade for Colts QB Anthony RichardsonI already know what everyone is thinking dont you think I know he cant throw the ball and has made some very questionable IQ plays over the last few years? Yes, I know that, but Im not asking the Raiders to trade for a guy who is going to come in and be the starter right away.

Im asking them to trade for a guy who needs to sit behind a veteran guy and learn some more.Anthony Richardson was the former No.

4 overall pick by the Indianapolis Colts.

He started four games in his first year after getting hurt for the year, and started 11 games last year before, ultimately, getting benched, and he was banged up a bit, too.

But, he was taken that high for a reason, and anyone in their right mind can see the potential he has, but everyone should also be able to see the work he needs to do.But first, how did we get here with Anthony Richardson in the first place? And, will the Raiders even be able to trade for Richardson?The Colts made a puzzling decision by naming Daniel Jones the starter over Anthony Richardson ahead of the 2025 season.

Now the question everyone around the league will ask is: "Will Anthony Richardson be made available via trade?" It's a good question, and I think normally the player would be, the Colts don't seem to want to do that, though.

Richardson could force their hand, though, by requesting a trade.

If he does, I think the Colts would have to at least listen to teams around the league.

The Raiders would make a lot of sense as a destination with Pete Carroll being someone that many believed was very high on Richardson during his draft process.

I think it would still take more draft capital than people realize, just due to the stubbornness of the Colts' decision makers.

If I had to guess a fourth-round pick and maybe a player at a position of need, such as S, LB, or a depth offensive lineman.

- Destin Adams, A to Z Sports IndianapolisHear me out: The Raiders want to trade Aidan OConnell, and he has shown that he may have some potential that hasnt been tapped yet.

But, he is also probably going to be a career backup, and it seems like that is a position the Colts usually need a backup quarterback.

Maybe you test the waters with OConnell so they are still getting a backup in return, along with another player of sorts, and then a pick, not one too high, though.And, doing this trade makes sense from the standpoint of everything I have already explained about needing a future franchise guy, letting him sit and learn, but also that Pete Carroll is a huge fan of Richardson.

And, he has a track record of turning guys around and finding that untapped potential.Now, if the asking price is too outrageous, of course, you dont do this trade.

But if its just right, I see no reason why John Spytek shouldnt pull the trigger on it.

Richardson played a handful of college football games at Florida, and he still needs some time to develop.

Hell get to do that behind one of the best pure passers this game has in Geno Smith.This story was originally reported by A to Z Sports on Aug 20, 2025, where it first appeared..

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