Raiders Eye Veteran QB to Bridge Gap

0:00For the NFL, it's March 7th. Here's what's happening. Raiders' general manager, John Spytek, shared his quarterback plans during his interview at the Scouting Combine. He made it clear he would rather not throw a rookie into the starting role right away. Instead, the team is eyeing a veteran to bridge the gap and help develop a young player. Spytek's comments point to a smart strategy for a squad rebuilding its offense. And, with limited top free agents available, the Raiders have a short list of realistic fits who could stabilize the position early in the season. Fans and analysts see this as a patient approach that could pay off long-term. Starting a rookie too soon often leads to struggles, and a season leader would mentor the next guy while keeping games competitive. Kirk Cousins tops the wish list as a proven starter who threw 10 touchdowns in eight games last year despite his injury. At 41, Joe Flacco remained sharp, with 15 touchdown passes over 10 starts, and his experience could guide the room like a coach. Other names like Marcus

1:02Mariotta, who knows the Raiders from before, or Brandon Allen, tie to new coaches, offer back up depth. The team will weigh these soon as free agency heats up. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Layback, press play, let the pillow do the rest, sound meets comfort. S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow dot com.