My Frustration: The Quarterback position since 1986.
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following can be found in Volume 11 Issue 4 of Silver and Black Illustrated.
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One of the biggest weakness from 1986-1998 was the shaky play of their quarterbacks. In the 13 years since Jim Plunkett retired in 1986, the Raiders have struggled at the position. It seemed like the man behind center was a revolving door and consistency was not common. In fact, the Raiders had twelve different men throw passes for them before Gannon arrived in 1999. Due to injury or ineffective play, most of this bunch were free agent flops and draft wastes. Only Hostetler and Gannon showed the ability to be effective. Rich Gannon was the 13th different QB to throw passes for the Raiders. Since Gannon's retirement the Raiders have started five quarterbacks in four years.
|
Name |
Raider from |
Where are they now |
Games Played |
|
Marc Wilson |
1980-1987 |
Retired |
81 |
|
Rusty Hilger |
1985-1987 |
Retired |
11 |
|
Jay Schroeder |
1988-1992 |
Retired |
64 |
|
Todd Marinovich |
1991-1992 |
Retired |
8 |
|
Steve Beuerlein |
1988-1990 |
Retired |
20 |
|
Vince Evens |
1987-1995 |
Retired |
44 |
|
Billy Joe Hobert |
1993-1995 |
Retired |
12 |
|
Jeff Hostetler |
1993-1996 |
Retired |
31 |
|
David Klingler |
1996-1997 |
Retired |
1 |
|
Jeff George |
1997-1998 |
Retired |
24 |
|
Donald Hollas |
1997-1998 |
Retired |
12 |
|
Wade Wilson |
1998-1999 |
Retired |
5 |
|
Rich Gannon |
1999-2004 |
Retired |
74 |
|
Rick Mirer |
2003 |
Retired |
9 |
|
Marques Tuiasosopo |
2001-2006 |
Backup |
8 |
|
Kerry Collins |
2004-2005 |
Titan's Backup |
29 |
|
Aaron Brooks |
2006 |
Raiders Starter |
8 |
|
Andrew Walter |
2006 |
Raiders Backup |
12 |
|
Daunte Culpepper |
2007 |
Free Agent |
6 |
|
Josh McCown |
2007 |
On |
9 |
|
JaMarcus Russell |
2007-present |
|
2 |