The Las Vegas Raiders weren’t able to land a star quarterback or a quarterback with star potential this offseason. They decided to sign career backup Gardner Minshew and he’ll compete with 2023 fourth-round pick Aidan O’Connell.

However, some believe that those two still might not be enough for the Raiders to compete in 2024. Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report believes the team should consider a trade for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke.

“The Las Vegas Raiders could have interest in Heinicke if they aren’t thrilled with how the competition between Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew is unfolding,” Knox wrote in a July 18 column.

“Raiders passing game coordinator Scott Turner was the Washington Commanders offensive coordinator in 2021 and 2022, when Heinicke made 24 starts for the franchise.”

With the offseason additions of Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr., the Falcons don’t have a need for another capable backup quarterback. Knox wrote that Heinicke’s value is a fifth-round pick and that would be good value for Atlanta to get considering he will almost certainly not see the field much in 2024.

There’s even a chance that Heinicke won’t make the active roster as many teams only hold two quarterbacks heading into the regular season. Landing a fifth-round pick is better than cutting him for nothing.