Former Raiders Pro Bowler Wanted Las Vegas to Trade up for Michael Penix Jr.

In the weeks leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, there was a lot of talk about the Las Vegas Raiders taking former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 13 pick. The Raiders had Aidan O'Connell and a veteran in Gardner Minshew II, but there was still an opportunity to find their QB1 in what was a loaded quarterback draft class. Before taking Penix was even an option, the Atlanta Falcons selected the star prospect with the No. 8 overall pick, a move that shocked the football world.