The Insane Rise Of Aidan O'Connell

Tragedy and perseverance. This is the story of Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell.
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[@raiderman8431]

When pocket passers are becoming a thing of the past, this kid is proving he's the real deal! Go Raiders! Everyone likes this humble kid

[@rollen901]

I like hearing that he’s there all day and night. That’s what I want to hear. Mayer said that

[@raiderwolf2066]

I don't know every player that is considered mobile or pocket passer. Are you saying that more than half of NFL QBs are mobile QBs now or that things are beginning to shift?

[@saltlemon9191]

@@raiderwolf2066 think he means like, patrick mahomes is a mobile passer, josh allen is a mobile passer, jalen hurts is a mobile passer, justin fields is a mobile passer, lamar jackson is a mobile passer and many more ig

[@waynenewman6481]

"In a day when pocket passers are a thing of the past" "insane rise of Aiden occonnel" what is this the fucking twilight zone??? Wtf???? I'll leave you brainstormers to it...Holy shit

[@sinoverlord409]

Facts

[@jamessuske]

Huge Raiders fan, I really hope it works out for this kid, I really do, how could you not? Seems like a good kid, keeps his head down and does the work

[@killbill5486]

He's such an authentic, likeable guy, I hope he keeps developing at this rate. I can honestly root for every single Raider now.

[@mrbuttons1243]

So far he's calm under pressure and doesn't panic. He could develop into something great.

[@stephengrigg5988]

His release is extremely fast too. There's a couple times I thought he was gonna take a sack but slung the ball out. That's a great skill to have and you can't really teach it

[@shannonchurchill4556]

In my 50+ years of watching the NFL, I've never seen a team turn around after a midseason coaching change like the Raiders have (so far) and O'Connell has been a big reason for that. Rooting for the kid!

[@ChrisJones-rf9lg]

really? This is the best turnaround you've seen in 50 years? They are 2-1 since the change. Domination at its finest.

[@JorgeDeZacatecas]

​@@ChrisJones-rf9lg You sure about that.

[@marcokali1603]

Great Job putting this story together 👍 Raidernation loves this kid and has our full support

[@8gomerpyle22]

Actually the majority of Raider Nation want a rookie QB. They don't deserve AOC. I think the Patriots will happily take him

[@meligoth]

The respect and confidence from both teammates and opposing teams of his potential says plenty.

[@billynbass7021]

Bro I got my autographed Aiden rookie cards after the preseason. A few mosaics Aiden is gonna do good things love the kid.

[@OCsfinest714]

The prophecy is now taking place before our own eyes. lol Go Raiders!!!

[@chadmcquade3075]

I hope this kid becomes great I really do

[@mukbangjeezus126]

AOC has the IT factor and i hope they keep him. The talent around the team compliments him. He's good

[@tesstickles1280]

AOC is a scumbag politician! Aidan doesn't deserve that moniker.

[@Direwolf9818]

And he gets a tone of praise from Davante Adams. Hell Adams says he doesn’t act like a rookie

[@sausageskippy]

Except he’s not AOC …

[@OsceolaNola7]

@@sausageskippy”except he’s not AOC” - 🤓

[@sausageskippy]

@@OsceolaNola7 .. 🏆🧀

[@dkronow3140]

Proud that this kid is leading my raiders right now. You can already see how insanely accurate he is

[@tibetfruit2324]

Really a nice person. Hope he has great success with the Raiders.

[@renesaenz8451]

That’s my quarterback, he will just get better with more games under his belt , JUST WIN BABY

[@borntobearaider7677]

I want this kid to win not because he is a Raider and I love my Raiders but he is exactly what the American Raider dream is put the hard work in never let anyone punch you in the mouth without punching back harder and the hard work will pay dividends

[@jaylenbarnes2.079]

I love me of Aidan O'Connell I been a fan of his since his Purdue days I hope he gets his chance next year; Great Video btw

[@joegarciatucson]

I have never in all my life bought a jersey for any player of any team I have cheered in fact the only jersey I would have ever bought was that of Allen Iverson because that was one of the toughest players to ever lace them up and he never backed down from anyone on the court and I am a lifetime Clippers fan. I watched this video and I really hope and will pray that he succeeds because he seems like a very good person and a great QB in the making. I will buy his Jersey because something about his story just hits home and I know That Raiders Nation is behind him 100%

[@andrewketcham7450]

I’m a Purdue fan and I actually got to be at some of Aidan O’Connell’s best games and whenever a scout said he just had a average arm I would just think that the scout had never seen Aidan O’Connell

[@andrewketcham7450]

@@BaBa-uh2sj he died in a car accident the day before Purdue’s rivalry game last year and after they won Aidan cried

[@tesstickles1280]

Keep him upright and he can go far!

[@jockoadams3377]

Many of the best players were overlooked early on. Guys who had to fight to get everywhere they've gotten because they weren't natural stars or didn't fit a certain mold. But when they get their opportunity, they make a difference.

[@john_smithchiropractor3931]

A diehard former San Diego Charger fan, Raider hater but I am rooting for Aidan.

[@johnwetziggaming5964]

Me too as a RAIDERS fan

[@zacharymagana6946]

He might be the best QB in the 2023 draft class.

[@jesuscristo926]

stroud is

[@monte4265]

most underrated absolutely, Best ? No sir

[@alann8237]

If stroud doesn't exist yeah

[@jusforyoutoob]

Still has a lot to prove before the year ends

[@lencho182]

@@jesuscristo926negative

[@matthewpohl6272]

I hope he does well for our Raiders, Im hoping he earns that starting spot again this year, he just has that fire in him. He may not be perfect but he works damn hard.

[@thehalftimeshow]

I hope so too! Thank you for being here Matthew!

[@raidernationpwns]

That was a great video. Learned even more about AOC. Whether he is a starter or backup, or 3rd....it wont matter, he will make it thru and be successful....hes got the fight, the will, the determination, and most importantly the faith. GO RAIDERS!! 🏴‍☠️💀

[@CharleyHale]

He seems like a really nice shy kid.

[@frankhernandez6883]

*Smart, accurate, kool and a great set of WRs! What else can U ask for---GO RAIDERS!*

[@thecreamyone3606]

W😮W, I love him even more now...... I don't follow college football but in the preseason I could tell that he was something special n knew somehow that he would end up starting soon enough n (hopefully) be a permanent fixture leading this Raiders team back to greatness.... Too early to tell but he's off to a great start n I have the utmost confidence in this guy... He's already the man in my book and he has a whole nation behind him 🤍🖤🤍🖤

[@johnwetziggaming5964]

Aidan O'connell for QB RAIDERSSSSSSSS RN4L JUST WIN BABY

[@almo5086]

Thanks for this. Great to get to know him and find more reasons to root for him

[@wearetheraiders884]

Awesome video! The man has character. 💀⚔️⚓🐭

[@thehalftimeshow]

Thank you, glad that you enjoyed it. I hope Aidan continues to prove he deserves a shot to keep his job and wins the Raiders a lot of games! He is a winner on and off the field.

[@sinoverlord409]

Great piece on a great human being who has gone through unnecessary tragedy

[@charlesrazo7246]

Snake Plunkett, If O’Connell can win a Super Bowl with the Raiders he’ll be there with snake and Plunkett with the Super Bowl winning quarterbacks🏆🏆🏆

[@AndrewEvenstar]

Let's go Aiden and lets go Raiders. Feel for the kid getting thrown into this position (no real OC / interim coach) - but he's mature and professional. i want him to succeed so badly! screw the haters here in the comments lol - it's just a positive, hopeful story about a dude that's worked hard his whole life.

[@coreyijams9207]

This kid doesn’t know how to be lazy. He’s a prime example of what hard work and perseverance can do. He’s going to surprise the world.

[@thehalftimeshow]

FACTS. Thank you Corey!

[@maxfacts1]

Raiders got themselves a Keeper QB who looks better that the overhyped Heisman winner.

[@bobbaer7145]

Absolutely loved it😊

[@thehalftimeshow]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Barren-MIND]

Thanks for this video 🙌 very informative, I was going to cheer him on regardless due to being a raiders fan lol but now I want to see him succeed even more-so!

[@MasonShinrock]

Raider fan here. I really feel like he could be the Qb of the future. When I watch him it doesn’t feel like I’m watching a rookie. Got a bright future ahead of him

[@Corywinget81]

Broncos fan here, and jealous the raiders got him. Big Ben 2.0

[@ohgplayer481]

Great Video. Thanks

[@uso_Jus2SmooTh94]

I'm really pulling through for this kid to ball out to his fullest potential. The Raider Nation has been waiting for an elite QB 😔

[@mgonzo3881]

I’m a long time Raiders fan, and I hope AOC turns out to be a franchise QB, but true Raiders fans know better than to hope.

[@AHizo01]

Oh god pls don’t call him AOC everybody knows that name summons demons 😂

[@CalibossNelson]

He's my QB!!! One Nation Raider Nation!!! Just Win Baby!

[@sammcleary]

Awesome video thanks

[@lorryriff6613]

Let's give the guy some more time. I'm really looking forward for his second season in the NFL. Feeling pretty confident about it.

[@thehalftimeshow]

If they give him the opportunity, he can easily win a Super Bowl.

[@guccigucci5002]

great detailed video

[@homeroquinonez1142]

14:28 insert clip of o Connell lifting 😂😂😂

[@Eddieavina123]

Love your video

[@michaellauletti6552]

Nice video.thanks.AOC

[@RaiderMike]

definitely rooting for him and hopefully he becomes the franchise QB of our future!

[@zacknewton1064]

bro istg the entire preseason my dad was hyping o’connell up and i told him he was j being a biased fan, but now i get it, the dude definitely has the mentality

[@bookiesbar3116]

well done!

[@zacharymagana6946]

Where are all the haters after that 63-point blow out?

[@MrKissfan69]

He’s going to have to air it out against Miami

[@user-td2bv4qj7w]

IF ANTONIO PIERCE WAS THE RAIDERS COACH AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON. RAIDERS WOULD HAVE BEATEN THE CHARGERS IN AIDAN O'CONNELL'S FIRST CAREER NFL START AS RAIDERS QUATERBACK/1# & AOC WOULD BE UNDEFEATED AS A STARTER.

[@raiderdevellian5752]

A bit aggressive don't you think?

[@8gomerpyle22]

They could probably have beaten the Bills too with AP and AOC in there. Garopollo just looked confused.

[@dejugulators]

He doesn't play scared like Carr used to

[@johnhays3073]

Loving this Praying Always GO Raiders and AOC4 Raiders QB win over KC Raiders

[@dbow2535]

How can you not pull for this guy. Great character, humble, hard worker and accurate passer. Look out Raider opponents AOC is coming!!

[@MarcoRodriguez-en7rf]

AOC is our starting qb.

[@theautumnwind3731]

I like him. Looks solid thus far

[@raiderd8189]

Now he is the starter!

[@4hinson777]

Everyone's journey to stardom is different. AOC-QB is in a good position to go further.👍🏻

[@chefmarcos]

O’Connell for President! Lol

[@jmal7673]

i think when all said and done he will be great for years

[@reggaerock]

Iron Aidan 🤘🏻

[@SoggyWheat79]

I love it

[@jacob9538]

Brett Farva

[@aaronmartinez377]

That's pretty good!

[@jordanwebber4277]

13:27 that’s not jakobi meyers 🤣🤣🤣

[@thehalftimeshow]

Blooper.

[@penguinrea0088]

God bless you all

[@LuisOrtega-pd6qy]

Nice

[@rubenramirez4322]

I saw him play for the first time in preseason.....this year I knew without a doubt Aiden O'Connell would be the Raider quarterback of the near future. After the ugly losses by the Raiders to start the season, I began getting more and more impatient, and very angry with the Raiders for not using Aiden. It didn't make any sense to me why McDaniels could not see what was very obvious. Hoyer is not a Raider, Jimmy Glass is not a Raider, O'Connell is definitely a Raider. Only a real Raider fan can see through the bullshit and know what is good for the team. The Snake, The Stork, Dave Casper, Cliff Branch, Lester Hayes, Fred Balenticof . Those guys are Raider's, just to name a few.

[@JoshuaChild84]

I'm rooting for AOC so hard

[@JeramieW]

This kid is the next Great Raiders QB. We need to build the roster around him. Right side of the offensive line, defensive line, add a cb, and 2 more lbs we're rolling 🏆

[@eyereallymiss2pac]

I was always a AOC fan, but this completely mailed my vote in for sure!!!

[@AHizo01]

Not AOC.. everybody knows that name summons little demons 😈

[@242boy]

A.o.c I believe in you.

[@Nobamaable]

As a Purdue fan and Alum, I started watching the NFL again with Aidan playing, but only the Raiders. If Aidan doesn't play, I don't watch. I prefer College Football... they actually play with more heart.

[@Revsone1]

That's my QB!!!!! Lets go AOC!!!

[@kikodougies]

I like everything about him.. but I don't know about that moustache though..

[@annawalker5115]

😂😂😂

[@belchmelch]

We’ll see how he plays this weekend… need to thank Miami for being a high scoring team… Aiden will get to show if he can be the gunslinger he was at Purdue at this level.

[@raimywinter2309]

Full support AoC4.RAAAAAAIDERS

[@tanneredge9774]

We’ll see his true potential against Miami.

[@Raidersince]

He a Virgo!!! Ik he is going to be great!!!

[@tripp8833]

He’s a true Raider

[@NortheastFrameGang]

AOC would significantly benefit from an extensive training season alongside the wide receivers, concentrating on refining his timing and related skills. As many have rightly pointed out, securing the guidance of a proficient quarterback coach would be instrumental in honing his footwork, mobility, and pocket awareness. If he's smart he'd seize the opportunity and dedicate himself to this developmental work during the entire off-season.

[@cip7068]

I really hope he turns into Dan Marino AOC is a fighter

[@annawalker5115]

I used to love him and steve young

[@chicocheche4283]

Wait what’s with the wrong Michigan logo … that was Michigan state 8:45

[@GeorgeFitness-yo8bl]

Insane rise lol! Thats hilarious!

[@johnwetziggaming5964]

My QB raiderssss RN4L just win baby

[@johnwetziggaming5964]

Glad in the interview he talked about competitiveness at qb I hope he fight and win the job and has a great season with the raiders raiderssssss RN4L just win baby

[@tracyjohnson3394]

All of this team transformation is in the Raider tradition. They were an organization that did pretty ok with a promoted-linebacker coach..John Madden? Yep. Homegrown.. The rest is history. AP doesn't need to be taught "the Raider Way". He's the way the team understands the "Committment to Excellence" motto. Their mission to get their players to buy in and believe is done! Their remaining schedule sucks, so AP and the squad may take their predicted lumps. Focus on their intensity...

[@ANCIENTASTRONAUT]

BOILER UP

[@boogiesmula559]

The pic of meyers……

[@dietrickmcelveen5954]

Been following the Raiders since 1974. First and foremost I'm a student of the game. I will say this to all non-believers of AOC, and to the "know it all" analyst /GM'S. You'll feel he's not a franchise or starting quarterback. The Raiders should look into next year draft and go get one even if it means giving up boat load of draft capital now and future picks. Let me enlighten you to the fact that he's a ROOKIE!!! Only started 5 games. Troy Aikman drafted by the Cowboys, Peyton Manning drafted by the Colts in their first year starting. How did they do? What became of them and the team they played for moving forward? Respectfully speaking, you'll lack foresight when it comes to giving a solid assessment of what should or need to be done. Give AOC a full off-season to correct his flaws (holds the ball too long) attend OTA's and training camp. Becoming more decisive on his progression. Surround him via draft and free agency talented physical smart offensive linemen, and he's going to be a problem for other teams especially, in his own division barring injuries. He's accurate and has demonstrated a strong arm that is capable of sustaining drives, mentally tough. My assessment of AOC moving forward, expect a big improvement in his abilities to execute effectively his assignment.

[@thehalftimeshow]

He could use an off-season of being on the TB12 diet and getting into the weight room as well. Thank you for sharing your take, I agree with you.

[@ellanes77]

I'm rooting for him RAIIIII-DERRRRSSS

[@TS-tm2pi]

I am a lifelong Raider fan. Oconnel has a great story but he hasn't proven anything as an NFL QB yet. He has started just 2 games. He lost to the chargers with a terrible interception and the defense basically won the game against the jets. He needs to prove that he can carry the team and he hasn't done that yet

[@reesyroc1369]

Yes Lord

[@borntobearaider7677]

He is 2-1 and Super Bowl is on his way

[@LeDarkSwan]

Aiden O’Connell is my QB 🛡️⚔️🏴‍☠️🫡 Also that picture of Jacobi meyers isn’t Jacobi that’s Damien Armette just tryna help 🤙🏻

[@itsBridge]

he is 3 games into his career guys. Little early for "Rise of" videos

[@overkast6841]

Still feel he will end up being a Matt Mcgloin. Show a bunch of preseason promise and play a few games but never really break through. Hope I'm wrong but...

[@j-man60]

Can you do the rise of will Levis?

[@thehalftimeshow]

Stay tuned.

[@ThatOtherRaccoon]

Aiden O’Connell looks like Farva.

[@kennethnadolny7553]

☘️💪

[@chefbigang4674]

Rooting for him he might not be a mobile guy but football is forever going to be football and QBs have to be able to stand in the pocket and throw to be successful ☠️☠️☠️

[@thehalftimeshow]

FACTS