Allen has reiterated all offseason that Schaub is the starter for 2014, and Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reported this week that Schaub would be starting come Week 1 of the regular season. The Raiders simply haven’t allowed there to be a quarterback controversy.
After Friday’s 31-21 preseason loss to the Green Bay Packers, it’s now perfectly clear that the Raiders need to make a change at quarterback, even if they are too stubborn to do so. The Raiders simply do not have the offensive talent to overcome Schaub’s lack of arm strength, poor mobility and average decision-making.
Aiding the decision to make a quarterback switch is the fact that the Raiders have two alternatives whom are better equipped to have success as the team is currently constructed. Either Oakland’s second-round pick Derek Carr or second-year man Matt McGloin have skills that Schaub simply doesn’t possess.
The first consideration should be Carr, whom McKenzie drafted with the hope that he could become the franchise quarterback. By drafting Carr, McKenzie was making it clear that Schaub was just keeping the seat warm. All Schaub has done so far is throw ice water on that seat, which should prompt the Raiders to make a change before they start losing games that count.
Schaub’s lack of zip on passes over 10 yards has to be a concern for the Raiders, especially when the receivers and tight ends aren’t getting much separation. There are ways to work around a lack of arm strength, but it typically requires a good running game, top-end talent at wide receiver, a cohesive offensive line, and smart, quick de...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders
