Aidan O’Connell Opens Up About NFL Struggles, Untold Raider Story & Learning From Tom Brady | Ep 16

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[@anthonymerejil160]

I love how humble he is

[@dustinmichel7608]

It was Bullshit to make the young man wear 4 after pushing Carr out the door. Josh McDaniels was a clown.

[@tvking1968]

Glad he said it, got it straight from the horses mouth. It was that Jack ass Josh

[@darlenewhite5082]

YES HE WAS OR SHOULD I SAY YES HE IS. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🏈🏈

[@Hondaridr58]

Josh Mcdaniels *IS* a clown, and always will be.

[@TheKilliluminati]

NFL definitely had a contract with McClueless to sabotage the Raiders

[@tonybollin6190]

💯

[@sml2741]

It’s good he mentioned that blowout loss. I’m still not over that one 🏈 Raiders 4Life

[@hoffdawgwithmustard9647]

I'm still not over him getting shutout at home

[@skyguy1230]

I’ve liked O’Connell since he was drafted, i think he could be a good nfl starter in the future.

[@othneilstewart]

I like this guys mindset let's go#12 RN4L 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@jaykirizz219]

Would love to see you get some of the new additions to the team on the podcast, Maxx!

[@GenXerRaider]

How RaiderNation cannot get behind this kid is beyond me.

[@gorethink_it]

YESSSIR BEEN WSNTING TO HEAR FOR THIS KID 🗣️🔥🔥

[@peterleatherman6922]

Let’s go baby, let that silver shine baby!

[@freecaliswag]

Go head AOC make a name! Looking forward to hearing more days of the week. Monday monday🏴‍☠️

[@EME4Mexicanos]

This was one dope . Keep them coming maddmaxx

[@robinfenton7526]

Stabler, Montana, Brady, Marino, Mahomes

[@colinmehigan2001]

Aidan is going to ball it this year

[@jameelponds4031]

GREAT SHOWMAN MAD MAX AND THE CROW SHOWED OUT RAIDER NATION BABY 💪🔨💪🔨12 GONE DO SOME WORK WATCH OUT

[@larryosborne4732]

He’s going to impress some people this year AOC

[@Mickey_700]

Keep this 🔥 coming @Crosby #TheRush

[@Doja1787]

Maaaaaaan if Aiden returns next time it’ll be dope !!! However if he says “ That’s a Great Question” after he gets ask a question every time again ima loose my shit 😂 #12 #RNFL #RaiderNation # Silver&Black 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@williammichaellong9569]

Glad to hear AOC is working with the right people.

[@Jpizle3]

Country dude, Justin Moore. 👍

[@seventyfive4154]

Max is the fucking mob boss of the Raiders lmfao

[@ernestbiagi2558]

Just think BOWERS N Mayer on the same side as powers and hitting LAUBE with a screen pass CAN YOU SAY YACKITTY YACK SEE MY BACK TD.

[@mind_haze2414]

My Fit Foods is the best when it comes to meal prep

[@Trifelivin]

Audio needs to be up by like 50 percent fellas ☠ RN4L

[@Qnico45]

Maxx is getting all the right people. I hoped he will get Young Aiden. This is dope. I’m getting excited for the season. Raaiiderrrsssss!!!

[@blakeszafran4987]

This podcast was like the little brother finally being able to go into the big brothers room when his friends are over😂

[@brandonpadilla2862]

Bruh 😂

[@lyfelinefitnessgroup9536]

Bro the accuracy of that comment is next level😭😂😭😂😭

[@dinoruiz1592]

That's funny man 🤣

[@Abel.1273]

😂

[@goonies-nvr-die2503]

Relatable asf

[@dkronow3140]

So it felt disrespectful to AOC to have #4. So either Josh did that to passively attack Carr and his legacy, or he really was freaking clueless

[@chrishopson5362]

It's been confirmed McDaniels did this on purpose. He wanted 16 but respects JM to much to ask for it. 12 fits well

[@Caspet78]

​@@chrishopson5362😂😂😂😂

[@genociderjill]

​@@trap_god1539 all time passing leader for the franchise isn't a legacy lol

[@seedtriprob4150]

​@@trap_god1539lol... clueless

[@Caspet78]

@@genociderjill no when you are also the biggest loser in Raiders history with 50 plus starts, worst record in NFL history over first 7 years , took that from his loser brother.

[@rometheus0019]

This might have been the best show so far! AOC is a class act!

[@ysk2083]

@THEGREAT18M Dude he isn't gay. Duh

[@Navigator001]

Best show so far, please get him back again.

[@SN4K3YE5]

Super happy to see Aidan on the Rush, been hoping that dude will be the starter and be successful

[@QuentinHood-lt7dr]

Gotta say I am to

[@franklaw4305]

I feel he might be the starter with Minshew on the ready if he performs poorly 3:11

[@davidkingraiders7294]

As a 54 year old raider fan who has seen it all I knows what is what !!!! I say GO Aiden. O’Connell !!!! you have my support. I know what you went through last year and I know there were certain games that you could’ve won I saw your hard ships. But I definitely saw your growth !! I like your accuracy Need to work on your foot movement add pocket presence a little bit better And stop fumbling the ball !!! Take the sack if you have to, but hold onto the ball

[@deadraider420]

Raiden O Cannon

[@Navigator001]

He will learn those things in due time, he was good at throwing the football away when pressured in college. Did he have 1 fumble? I'm trying to remember. I remember he had one that was ruled an incomplete forward pass, after initially ruled a fumble. I only remember one actual fumble.

[@davidkingraiders7294]

@@Navigator001 he fumbled in the first game against San Diego and then in the Miami game on that fourth down They’re not that big of a deal I’m just saying learn how to hold onto the ball and take a sack and leave to fight another day Other than that, I thought the guy did really well considering

[@myopinion2733]

I respect AOC12 for saying he was disrespecting DC4..I like him a whole lot more then I did. Respect!

[@angiemunoz9454]

Straight up.. Aiden is a class act, and now he has even more weapons 🩶🖤 RAIDER NATION needs to show up and get behind him. Stopping crying about the QB we didn’t get. Nothing worse than your own people not believing in you 🩶🖤 show AOC some love

[@annawalker5115]

​@angiemunoz9454 great response! Ditto

[@kennyhaskins5988]

Lol aoc always looks like he’s got a baby filter on his face. Boy smooth as hell 😂😂😂😂😂

[@theownersam]

Look at that mustache he’s the chosen one

[@JW-28]

No pause

[@ASU.Brandon]

Farvaaaa!

[@Doja1787]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MaySpitfire]

for REAL, i want to know his skin care routine lmao

[@bryandelgado812]

Shout out to Maxx. Thanks for bringing AOC onto the pod. Got to learn more about him. I like this kid even more now. Wish him nothing but success as our starting QB this season. Raider Nation baby!!! LFG!!!

[@guzziguy2011]

Aiden is very intelligent. Perfect demeanor for a QB. Calm and collected. No unnecessary words, no BS. Seems like a genuine dude who knows wtf he needs to do to be successful and lead. Breath of fresh air at QB.

[@nickkantor94]

💯👍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@mattm5365]

AOC believes in God!!! He will go for in his career WATCH!!! And he’s going to prove all the wannabe’s and haters WRONG

[@conEso916]

Amen" a Man of God ​@mattm5365

[@dancleary4101]

@@mattm5365 just like Tim Tebow…

[@5049usrluvtyx]

He’s not mobile but all of his attributes are better than DC gave us. We got our QB forget about the noise. Barring injury AOC will put up more yards this year than Carr has ever had.

[@stormy4358]

If you know Aiden’s story you know he’s a fighter. Excited to see what he does this season

[@jeffrhorer1811]

I'm hoping Aidan proves everyone right this year and takes a big step forward in his game. It's about time we have our own homegrown star QB.

[@michaelturner3761]

Rooting for you Aiden, go out there and prove those critics wrong

[@Lflorez209]

Such a gentleman’s podcast, well spoken, no yelling or over talking super chill I can smoke a blunt to these episodes

[@tym4857]

That boy gonna ball out this season. We as a nation gotta get behind him and show him love and give him the confidence. In AOC we trust 🙏🏼

[@robthebumsmasher1]

I've got high hopes for this kid!!! I like that he didn't want #4 ..McDaniels took that number from Carr and then ruined the team up until they fired him

[@kenneththamenace1703]

AOC is a good man.wish him the best this coming season

[@shannonchurchill4556]

I believe in this kid. He's overcome so much to find himself where he is, and he has learned so many valuable things that are crucial to success as an NFL QB. He's worked hard, kept his chin up, and persevered when things didn't go his way. He's taken note of his weaknesses and put in the work to get better. You'd hate to see him not succeed after having beaten the odds as he has so far.

[@LAfootball]

The fact he came out a better person and player from last season and being thrown in the fire after having to deal with a clown of a coach in McDumbass excites me to see what he can do with a consistent HC and time to mesh with his weapons. I believe he’ll have something Carr never had which is consistency. Sounds like a QB that can lead a winning team.

[@KingRusss]

People forget this cat is was a ROOKIE. He only gonna get better and better

[@RaiderWing]

If you’re not behind this kid playing and being successful, you’re missing some very basics of being a Raiders fan. All of our successful QBs overcame a ton of adversity in their football lives and earned everything they received. He’s already passed certain lessons most young QBs take much longer to. So let’s let it play out and see where he lands. Minshew same thing. Very Gannon like in many ways. Would play better than his teams starters who those teams had invested a ton of assets into. So he’s had to move on for an opportunity to start. So let these guys fight it out and see where they land. Good bet there’s a great script written for one of their careers.

[@Navigator001]

Minshew didn't move on for an opportunity to start, he got paid a lot of money as a backup in case Aidan doesn't work out, which is unlikely. Now he can buy a new van to live down by the river. (Chris Farley reference)

[@jasonmorrison8099]

Will never forget that Christmas Day chiefs whoopin 🔥 My first ever nfl game in person and it couldn’t have been any sweeter. Was rocking that #4 with pride 😤

[@viajeconchuck7345]

You can see in Aiden's eyes he's ready to claim this offense as his.

[@isaiah1065]

his eyes are piercing through me it’s uncomfortable, 17-0

[@Dr-puppenstein]

If he starts raiders ain't winning a single game. He isn't even backup quality😂

[@BleeKMedia]

@@Dr-puppenstein Sorry to break it to you, he has already started games and won 5 of them.

[@brandonstein87]

@@Dr-puppenstein what a loser comment.

[@walterhartwellwhite8022]

@@BleeKMediasorry my son was smoking before he commented

[@justchillinnnn]

Give this man the whole season as the starter even if we lose a few more than we want. Pulling for him!!!

[@kencress3665]

The fact that he's on this podcast speaks volume

[@Shield60]

These guys are class acts, the way they respected AOC and his faith and the way they didn’t use profanity to carry on their conversations

[@mchgroove007]

I really like this kid and I'm hoping for the best for him. He has a lot of character traits that made me love Carr.

[@charliecoe3631]

Very humble,intelligent,no-nonsense individual.I'm excited for this season."Go raiders."

[@giovannib2255]

This podcast is the shit. Love Maxx, love the boys, love Aidan. Keep the content coming!

[@ryancampbell2067]

Impressed by Aidan.

[@psra8er512]

I was soooo glad we didn't get a chance to draft a quarterback. I seen how good Aiden played when just thrown into the fire. He's got even more confidence now and he will only improve. Great humble guy as well!

[@brandonpadilla2862]

Happened for a reason….

[@psra8er512]

@@brandonpadilla2862 I like your thinking!

[@raiderlarry3255]

Aiden is such a class act, glad he's a RAIDER and our QB1

[@meeee214]

Amen brother glory to God! See y’all week 1 vs Baltimore 💜

[@TyreseHosely]

We play the chargers week one at sofi stadium.

[@meeee214]

@@TyreseHosely oh nvm lmao

[@noealvarado2672]

That’s week 2 my Boy

[@meeee214]

@@noealvarado2672 ahhh gotcha 😆

[@raymondrobledo7873]

Young man, has a great positive attitude. I think, he's going to show his talent, come 2024 season. Go Raiders.

[@thrill2020]

Nobody is factoring in, the Heart of this team! they are all in! 12-5 GO RAIDERS!

[@franklimper2677]

Oh fuck 😂

[@benjaminjones2813]

Yeah agree and AOC is going to be good enough to get them there.

[@matthewyocom56]

💯💯💯

[@martinez209]

17-0 let's go!

[@darinmckee2320]

Im a fan, hes earned the right to be the starter. We don't need him to be perfect or throw for 400yrds a game... just be himself and let the plays come to you.....

[@Raiderrob817]

I’m rooting for this kid to be the starter going forward. Dude has a cannon for an arm

[@guzziguy2011]

“At the end of the day, it’s about throwing the football and making good decisions” - O’Connell’s reply to Maxx asking him about his lack of dynamic mobility. Great question, better response!! Let’s go!!!!!!

[@robertcummings8433]

Winners don’t answer like that

[@michael_epp]

@@robertcummings8433winners aren’t worried abt ur opinion 🤷‍♂️

[@kinocodner4307]

What does that mean ​@@robertcummings8433

[@stevenrubio7755]

@@robertcummings8433how’s he supposed to respond say nah I’m a bitch and I can’t run 🤣🤣

[@robertcummings8433]

@@stevenrubio7755 😂😂😂 💯

[@JokaChildTv]

Aidan Is a Bad Ass QB cant wait to see him Go Off with The Raiders This year!!

[@altonfarnsworth10]

What a great episode gentlemen. I been riding with Aiden but after this I'm doubling down

[@Itss_chris]

I hope AOC becomes one of those great mid round picks that have a great career

[@Glagnarz]

AOC has great chemistry with Tre Tucker, hopefully its even better this season!

[@r3ddirtr8r28]

Raiderrrssssss!! Aiden is a good kid! Rooting for him!

[@droogbear649]

Between him, maxx, and davante, the raiders leaders are the dudes you want your sons to emulate. Highest praise possible

[@Rick-ho2ci]

I really hope this kid becomes something special. And bring back that pocket passer swagger !

[@raiderlarry3255]

That's our QB1 and I truly believe in him and the rest of our team, I see a few of our players having a breakout year, can't wait, wish everyone a great year LFG NATION RN4L, ANOTHER GREAT SHOW FELLAS, GREAT JOB

[@dev_taco]

If Raiders go 10 -7 I’m growing an Aiden Stash.

[@raiderrob925]

I’ll do it too

[@foxfire1112]

Me too

[@dillonbuchanan8989]

Bro we winning more games than that bet!!

[@foxfire1112]

@@dillonbuchanan8989 lol ok every season we are a 14 win teams according to ya'll

[@dillonbuchanan8989]

This is year is different if you can’t tell my dude.

[@glasspainter40]

Man, hard not to love this dude

[@ysk2083]

@brandonpadilla2862 Dude he isn't gay.

[@brennenrourke1027]

I’m excited for this season! I think O’Connell can do something special! I know it’s just practice, but in the videos from OTA’s his accuracy was pinpoint every single time.

[@CHENOTV]

Definitely has his head on straight

[@Hondaridr58]

I'm so stoked for Aidan being our QB. Level headed, smart, arm talent, and driven. You can't ask for more than that. Let's fucking go! RAAAAIIIIDDDEERRRSS!!

[@josephmendoza1399]

The podcast visit I needed learning more about Aiden & hearing him talk ball certainly boosts confidence as a Raider Fan let’s go AOC!!! #RAIDERNATION

[@josephsweeney8611]

Raider Nation is behind you AO12

[@davidfunk7602]

I appreciate AOC humbleness and his calm, relaxed approach to the game and the fact that he feels that he wasn't suppose to make it. But at some point his going to have to develop that Kobe, MJ mentality. As well as being able to channel pressure and urgency on the football field when the game is on the line. I believe in AOC12 but his success will be determined if his able to have that switch. LFG!!! RN4L!

[@DonaldSimmons-b5d]

Awesome forget about the noise and just Rock that ball Aidan. Much respect 🙏

[@christopherf7393]

Hearing Aidan talk compared to Gardner is like night and day. Both are fun to listen to but they're just opposites.

[@toyasparkman9727]

I love our chances. I believe in both quarterbacks.

[@danzemacabre8899]

I get good vibes from Aidan i believe hes gonna lay claim to the #1 and thrive Play offs are.comin in hot

[@CREEPYRAIDER]

No cap I been waiting for this episode keep up the good work max and the rest of the boys

[@michael918fishing4]

I’m glad they didn’t give up on him after 1 season I wish I could’ve seen max hit hoyer

[@OSUBuckeyes1]

You were most definitely supposed to be there Aidan. You worked your tail off and earned it. All the best to that kid.

[@erickfuentes6337]

Love the respect they gave AOC , I’m rooting for him ✊🏽

[@troypeylouret]

Since Brady is a minority owner of the raiders hopefully Brady has practice sessions with AOC and teaches him a lot. That would help AOC a lot.

[@THEGREAT18M]

I had that thought a while ago. It makes sense, and I bet he already has Brady's phone number.

[@KxngJuice15]

That would be crazy. He has the potential to be great. He can be as good or even better than rich gannon. He just needs a chance.

[@fOODfiGhtEXploitS]

I hope Brady has been doing this since last year, but it sounds like it doesnt even exist since AOC said hes only had a couple chances to talk to Brady. Not a Brady fan for obvious reasons but Brady needs to reach out to a big part of what his investment relies on and make it better. But maybe Brady knows AOC wont be the one for much longer. May the best man win the QB battle. If Guard Dogs only a little better than AOC after this battle, I say we go AOC if we think theres even a chance he can be our future, if he potentially has what it takes.

[@KxngJuice15]

@@fOODfiGhtEXploitS you are 💯 right. I do Hope AOC starts and does good. he has alot of work to do but he he wants it, he will out the work in.

[@RaiderNationPodcast]

Not a minority owner yet!

[@CREEPYRAIDER]

I think he will be great for us keep grinding and hold your self and your team accountable to strive for greatness RaiderNation 4 life

[@EricCastro-x2z]

We might be sitting on a hidden gem with AOC 🤞

[@franklimper2677]

I agree sir

[@3EyedRaider]

💎

[@2KaiiGaming]

Every second was entertainment Thankyou y’all for the great show ‼️🤟🏾 ready 4 the next🔁

[@charleswoods875]

Can we as raider nation acknowledge that he’s basically a young Carr! Which is fucking great! I hope he wins the starting job and is our QB1 for years to come

[@dinoruiz1592]

Went from one QB who was a believer to another one and in this day and age that's not too common anymore smh, that's such a huge Blessing, proud of my QB, it means a lot to us fans who love GOD, family & the RAIDERS to have a leader who knows JESUS and don't keep his walk a secret like that 👏🙏🙌

[@VinceMartinez-l9q]

Aiden and Gardner in QB room. Both of baad Men. Tough as nails and high IQ.

[@Jason-pd9mp]

Humble dude going to make it to the TOP

[@motorcycleboy9000]

*The Stache is Cash*

[@captain_wiseass_weisenheimer47]

You just gave AOC his official Raiders nickname. Aidan "The Stache" O'Connell. He does have a blistering black mustache. He was born to be a Raider. I hope he has a great career donning the Silver and Black.

[@3EyedRaider]

​@@captain_wiseass_weisenheimer47With a silver hat about his head 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@SantaBarbaraSongbird]

AOC12 is gonna be a long-time starter who'll lead us to the SB. He'll beat Jackson in the AFCC game after beating Mahomes late in the szn

[@Greggyboyz60]

Hope Aidan surprises the whole league.

[@djjasenc]

Hope he surprises half of Raider nation who have already soured on him

[@robertfox4796]

Cool dude, great episode.. We need a Jack Jones episode soon!!!!

[@tesstickles1280]

Aidan will be the starter this season!

[@mattgeary9987]

Maxx is such a wise soul, man.. you can tell AOC is listening to every word from a true pro. So cool to see him go from “lanky” rookie singing T-Pain to being one of the absolute best (if not the best) in the league

[@jwilariousda1st]

Ain’t nuthin wrong wit singing T Pain tho lol

[@CH-ev8uq]

He is a real one. Not trying to be anything but him. Love it.

[@Oxnard_Raider_Rob]

Can't wait to see #12 shine in Sofi Week 1.....#LFGOOOOOO #RN4L☠️👊🏼