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Oakland Raiders: 5 Prospects to Watch at the East-West Shrine Game

By Jordan Alexis

OXFORD, MS - SEPTEMBER 9: Wide receiver DaMarkus Lodge #5 of the Mississippi Rebels catches a pass over safety Tae Martin #3 of the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks for a first down during the second quarter of an NCAA football game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 9, 2017 in OXFORD, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MS - SEPTEMBER 9: Wide receiver DaMarkus Lodge #5 of the Mississippi Rebels catches a pass over safety Tae Martin #3 of the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks for a first down during the second quarter of an NCAA football game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 9, 2017 in OXFORD, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) /
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LEXINGTON, KY – NOVEMBER 04: Jordan Ta’amu #10 of the Mississippi Rebels throws a passl against the Kentucky Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY – NOVEMBER 04: Jordan Ta’amu #10 of the Mississippi Rebels throws a passl against the Kentucky Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Jordan Ta’amu – Quarterback, Ole Miss

Let me put this in all caps, so people don’t freak out… I DO NOT THINK HE SHOULD REPLACE DEREK CARR!!!!

However, I do think that the Raiders should look to develop a solid backup behind him because bringing in these retread veterans is a complete waste of time. AJ McCarron has had plenty of chances to prove he is something other than just a guy and hasn’t done so. And do not even get me started with Gruden thinking there is life left on the Nathan Peterman train.

I much rather take a risk on someone like Jordan Ta’amu who has arm talent but needs help in the mental aspect of the game. Because despite playing with multiple pro prospects at Ole Miss, Ta’amu ran a pretty basic scheme that did not force him to do much.

Though the foundation for Ta’amu when it comes to throwing the football is strong. Starting with his accuracy to all parts of the field which is something that can always translate to the NFL. He is best at throwing the deep ball which is not a big emphasis in the Jon Gruden offense, but Ta’amu can throw intermediate and short too. He also has a quick release to tag along with that accuracy. He is a good athlete, and from what I’ve read his coaches and teammates give him high praise and by all accounts he works hard.

Ta’amu is a far better option in the late rounds in my opinion that just having two journeyman backups that have zero upsides.

This Shrine game has a few decent quarterbacks that look to be low end starter to solid backups so we’ll see if the competition brings the best out of Ta’amu.

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