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Top 15 Quarterbacks In Las Vegas Raiders History

By Gil Alcaraz IV

Nov 6, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) reacts after the Raiders rushed for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter at Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Broncos 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) reacts after the Raiders rushed for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter at Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Broncos 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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George Blanda
George Blanda (Photo by Ross Lewis/Getty Images). /

Best quarterbacks in Las Vegas Raiders History: 6. George Blanda

  • Overall Record with Raiders: 1-0

Career Stats with Raiders:

  • 1,835 passing yards
  • 23 touchdowns
  • 18 interceptions
  • 50.6 completion percentage
  • 77.5 passer rating

It seems strange to see George Blanda near the top of this list considering his stats, right? I mean, the guy only started one game during his time with the Raiders. However, there’s a lot to like about the oldest player in NFL history, and that includes his abilities as a quarterback.

A quarterback/kicker combo and eventual Hall of Famer, Blanda joined the Raiders primarily to boot field goals. He spent several seasons with the Chicago Bears and Houston Oilers slinging a football prior to that. However, when the opportunities arose, Las Vegas called on him to make plays with his arm instead of his leg.

While his stats as a Raider won’t blow anyone away, he often stepped up in the clutch. On several occasions, he took over for an injured/slumping Daryle Lamonica and helped Las Vegas earn the W. If you’re not convinced, just look at the 1970 season during which he had a wild run of success for the Raiders.

Although his main contributions came as a kicker, Blanda made a huge impact as a quarterback when needed. Tie that into all of the success he had prior to his time to with the Raiders, and you’ve got one of the top gunslingers in franchise history.

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