Many have argued that Terrelle Pryor should be given his chance, especially after his decent start in the last game of the season against the San Diego Chargers.
Others are still in the camp of veteran Carson Palmer. They say he had a decent season, and some of the problems he had was the fault of a very poor offensive game plan by the now departed Greg Knapp.
While valid arguments can be made for both Pryor and Palmer, I believe it doesn't really matter which player is the starting quarterback for the Raiders.
Until the Raiders improve their offensive line and their running game, it doesn't matter if John Elway, Peyton Manning, Joe Montana or Johnny Unitas is the quarterback.
Why?
Let's be realistic: It is extremely hard to throw completions when you are laying on your back or being chased all over the field by the other team's defense.
It is also very difficult for a quarterback when the ground game isn't gaining any yards and the opposing defense knows you have to pass the ball.
Is it just me, or did every running play Knapp used last season look like it was designed to gain two or three yards?
I know Darren McFadden had an off year in 2012, and he was injured once again, but the Raiders running game was not tailored toward McFadden's strengths.
McFadden is not the type of runner that is going to do well when you constantly run him up the middle all the time, especially with poor blocking by a weak offensive line. He is not that kind of power runner. And I think using him that way tends to lead to some of his injuries.
Since the running game wasn't clicking, the opposing defense was prepared for him to throw the ball, and they could key on him, and his receivers.
If you look at successful current and past quarterback...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders
