The Insane Rise Of Aidan O'Connell

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  • Опубликовано: 19 июн 2024
  • Tragedy and perseverance. This is the story of Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell.
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  • @raiderman8431
    @raiderman8431 7 месяцев назад +169

    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
      @rollen901 7 месяцев назад +5

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

    • @raiderwolf2066
      @raiderwolf2066 7 месяцев назад

      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
      @saltlemon9191 7 месяцев назад +3

      @@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
      @waynenewman6481 7 месяцев назад +1

      "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
      @sinoverlord409 7 месяцев назад +1

      Facts

  • @jamessuske
    @jamessuske 7 месяцев назад +89

    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

  • @shannonchurchill4556
    @shannonchurchill4556 7 месяцев назад +16

    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
      @ChrisJones-rf9lg 7 месяцев назад

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

    • @JorgeDeZacatecas
      @JorgeDeZacatecas Месяц назад +1

      ​@@ChrisJones-rf9lg You sure about that.

  • @killbill5486
    @killbill5486 7 месяцев назад +50

    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
    @mrbuttons1243 7 месяцев назад +37

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

    • @stephengrigg5988
      @stephengrigg5988 7 месяцев назад +1

      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

  • @marcokali1603
    @marcokali1603 7 месяцев назад +43

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

    • @8gomerpyle22
      @8gomerpyle22 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @mukbangjeezus126
    @mukbangjeezus126 7 месяцев назад +54

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

    • @tesstickles1280
      @tesstickles1280 7 месяцев назад

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

    • @Direwolf9818
      @Direwolf9818 7 месяцев назад +8

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

    • @sausageskippy
      @sausageskippy 7 месяцев назад +1

      Except he’s not AOC …

    • @OsceolaNola7
      @OsceolaNola7 7 месяцев назад +3

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

    • @sausageskippy
      @sausageskippy 7 месяцев назад

      @@OsceolaNola7 .. 🏆🧀

  • @meligoth
    @meligoth 7 месяцев назад +27

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

  • @dkronow3140
    @dkronow3140 7 месяцев назад +24

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

  • @OCsfinest714
    @OCsfinest714 7 месяцев назад +23

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

  • @billynbass7021
    @billynbass7021 7 месяцев назад +12

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

  • @chadmcquade3075
    @chadmcquade3075 7 месяцев назад +13

    I hope this kid becomes great I really do

  • @borntobearaider7677
    @borntobearaider7677 7 месяцев назад +6

    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

  • @joegarciatucson
    @joegarciatucson 7 месяцев назад +15

    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%

  • @renesaenz8451
    @renesaenz8451 7 месяцев назад +7

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

  • @john_smithchiropractor3931
    @john_smithchiropractor3931 7 месяцев назад +6

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

  • @jaylenbarnes2.079
    @jaylenbarnes2.079 4 месяца назад +3

    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

  • @zacharymagana6946
    @zacharymagana6946 7 месяцев назад +17

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

    • @jesuscristo926
      @jesuscristo926 7 месяцев назад +7

      stroud is

    • @monte4265
      @monte4265 7 месяцев назад +9

      most underrated absolutely, Best ? No sir

    • @alann8237
      @alann8237 7 месяцев назад

      If stroud doesn't exist yeah

    • @jusforyoutoob
      @jusforyoutoob 7 месяцев назад

      Still has a lot to prove before the year ends

    • @lencho182
      @lencho182 7 месяцев назад

      @@jesuscristo926negative

  • @tibetfruit2324
    @tibetfruit2324 7 месяцев назад +15

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

  • @andrewketcham7450
    @andrewketcham7450 6 месяцев назад +3

    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
      @andrewketcham7450 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @jockoadams3377
    @jockoadams3377 7 месяцев назад +4

    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.

  • @tesstickles1280
    @tesstickles1280 7 месяцев назад +11

    Keep him upright and he can go far!

  • @charlesrazo7246
    @charlesrazo7246 7 месяцев назад +7

    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
    @AndrewEvenstar 7 месяцев назад +8

    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.

  • @matthewpohl6272
    @matthewpohl6272 Месяц назад +3

    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
      @thehalftimeshow  Месяц назад +1

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

  • @MasonShinrock
    @MasonShinrock 7 месяцев назад +4

    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

  • @tracywiley1976
    @tracywiley1976 18 дней назад +1

    This is the only AOC that gets my vote. So vote"yes" for Aidan O'Connell!!
    -This endorsement paid for by a true Raider man🤙💪

  • @raidernationpwns
    @raidernationpwns 3 месяца назад +2

    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!! 🏴‍☠️💀

  • @uso_Jus2SmooTh94
    @uso_Jus2SmooTh94 7 месяцев назад +7

    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 😔

  • @almo5086
    @almo5086 7 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @maxfacts1
    @maxfacts1 7 месяцев назад +7

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

  • @CharleyHale
    @CharleyHale 7 месяцев назад +5

    He seems like a really nice shy kid.

  • @Barren-MIND
    @Barren-MIND 7 месяцев назад +2

    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!

  • @thecreamyone3606
    @thecreamyone3606 7 месяцев назад +3

    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
      @johnwetziggaming5964 4 месяца назад

      Aidan O'connell for QB RAIDERSSSSSSSS RN4L JUST WIN BABY

  • @ohgplayer481
    @ohgplayer481 7 месяцев назад

    Great Video. Thanks

  • @sammcleary
    @sammcleary Месяц назад

    Awesome video thanks

  • @frankhernandez6883
    @frankhernandez6883 Месяц назад +1

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

  • @wearetheraiders884
    @wearetheraiders884 7 месяцев назад +3

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

    • @thehalftimeshow
      @thehalftimeshow  7 месяцев назад

      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
    @sinoverlord409 7 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @zacknewton1064
    @zacknewton1064 7 месяцев назад +2

    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

  • @mgonzo3881
    @mgonzo3881 7 месяцев назад +3

    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
      @AHizo01 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @rickwhitson2804
    @rickwhitson2804 20 дней назад +1

    I honestly wish him the best. Seems like a good kid. Raider Nation baby

  • @guccigucci5002
    @guccigucci5002 7 месяцев назад +1

    great detailed video

  • @Corywinget81
    @Corywinget81 7 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @coreyijams9207
    @coreyijams9207 7 месяцев назад +2

    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.

  • @michaellauletti6552
    @michaellauletti6552 7 месяцев назад +1

    Nice video.thanks.AOC

  • @lorryriff6613
    @lorryriff6613 Месяц назад +1

    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
      @thehalftimeshow  Месяц назад +1

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

  • @Eddieavina123
    @Eddieavina123 7 месяцев назад

    Love your video

  • @user-td2bv4qj7w
    @user-td2bv4qj7w 7 месяцев назад +6

    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
      @raiderdevellian5752 7 месяцев назад +2

      A bit aggressive don't you think?

    • @8gomerpyle22
      @8gomerpyle22 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @CalibossNelson
    @CalibossNelson 7 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @bookiesbar3116
    @bookiesbar3116 7 месяцев назад +1

    well done!

  • @bobbaer7145
    @bobbaer7145 2 месяца назад +1

    Absolutely loved it😊

  • @RaiderMike
    @RaiderMike 7 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @eyereallymiss2pac
    @eyereallymiss2pac 7 месяцев назад +6

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

    • @AHizo01
      @AHizo01 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @zacharymagana6946
    @zacharymagana6946 6 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @MrKissfan69
    @MrKissfan69 7 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @penguinrea0088
    @penguinrea0088 7 месяцев назад

    God bless you all

  • @homeroquinonez1142
    @homeroquinonez1142 7 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @johnhays3073
    @johnhays3073 6 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @dbow2535
    @dbow2535 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @4hinson777
    @4hinson777 7 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @rubenramirez4322
    @rubenramirez4322 7 месяцев назад +2

    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.

  • @dejugulators
    @dejugulators 3 месяца назад +2

    He doesn't play scared like Carr used to

  • @theautumnwind3731
    @theautumnwind3731 7 месяцев назад +3

    I like him. Looks solid thus far

  • @MarcoRodriguez-en7rf
    @MarcoRodriguez-en7rf 4 месяца назад +2

    AOC is our starting qb.

  • @raiderd8189
    @raiderd8189 7 месяцев назад +1

    Now he is the starter!

  • @LuisOrtega-pd6qy
    @LuisOrtega-pd6qy 7 месяцев назад +1

    Nice

  • @JeramieW
    @JeramieW 7 месяцев назад

    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 🏆

  • @belchmelch
    @belchmelch 7 месяцев назад +1

    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.

  • @Nobamaable
    @Nobamaable 7 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @jmal7673
    @jmal7673 6 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @reggaerock
    @reggaerock 7 месяцев назад +5

    Iron Aidan 🤘🏻

  • @chefmarcos
    @chefmarcos 7 месяцев назад +2

    O’Connell for President! Lol

  • @jordanwebber4277
    @jordanwebber4277 7 месяцев назад +3

    13:27 that’s not jakobi meyers 🤣🤣🤣

  • @kikodougies
    @kikodougies 7 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @JoshuaChild84
    @JoshuaChild84 7 месяцев назад +3

    I'm rooting for AOC so hard

  • @tracyjohnson3394
    @tracyjohnson3394 7 месяцев назад +1

    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...

  • @NortheastFrameGang
    @NortheastFrameGang 4 месяца назад

    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
    @cip7068 7 месяцев назад +4

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

    • @annawalker5115
      @annawalker5115 7 месяцев назад +1

      I used to love him and steve young

  • @242boy
    @242boy 4 месяца назад +1

    A.o.c I believe in you.

  • @LeDarkSwan
    @LeDarkSwan 7 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @tanneredge9774
    @tanneredge9774 7 месяцев назад +2

    We’ll see his true potential against Miami.

  • @chicocheche4283
    @chicocheche4283 7 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @Raidersince
    @Raidersince 7 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @GeorgeFitness-yo8bl
    @GeorgeFitness-yo8bl 7 месяцев назад

    Insane rise lol! Thats hilarious!

  • @Revsone1
    @Revsone1 7 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @raimywinter2309
    @raimywinter2309 7 месяцев назад +1

    Full support AoC4.RAAAAAAIDERS

  • @tripp8833
    @tripp8833 7 месяцев назад +1

    He’s a true Raider

  • @reesyroc1369
    @reesyroc1369 7 месяцев назад +1

    Yes Lord

  • @overkast6841
    @overkast6841 7 месяцев назад +1

    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...

  • @boogiesmula559
    @boogiesmula559 7 месяцев назад +1

    The pic of meyers……

  • @itsBridge
    @itsBridge 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @johnwetziggaming5964
    @johnwetziggaming5964 7 месяцев назад +3

    My QB raiderssss RN4L just win baby

    • @johnwetziggaming5964
      @johnwetziggaming5964 4 месяца назад

      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

  • @dietrickmcelveen5954
    @dietrickmcelveen5954 6 месяцев назад

    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
      @thehalftimeshow  6 месяцев назад

      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.

  • @JULIOCRUZJR10
    @JULIOCRUZJR10 7 месяцев назад

    Good video man 👍🏻 work hard and you’ll grow fast have new follower.

  • @chefbigang4674
    @chefbigang4674 3 месяца назад +1

    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 ☠️☠️☠️

  • @borntobearaider7677
    @borntobearaider7677 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @letyoutellit6861
    @letyoutellit6861 9 дней назад +1

    ☠O'Connell #12☠RN4L☠

  • @TS-tm2pi
    @TS-tm2pi 7 месяцев назад

    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

  • @CD-fh3hi
    @CD-fh3hi 7 месяцев назад

    Since McDaniels underperformed As The headcoach, Of the Las Vegas Raiders professional football team. His payment or place buy out should be considerably less pro rated deeply because of his lack of professional experience as a football head coach to make my Empire crumble to the floors. When I have a diamond in my hand he just took it and crushed it. I had to hire somebody's else in. As a head coach to rekindle my Empire. And that has ecited the players which is elevating their own game howcthey want to play it's allgoooood