Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell spoke ahead of the Silver and Black contest vs. the Minnesota Vikings
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01:30 >> It feels pretty complimentary on the last film of you and
01:35 earlier today, so you felt like you gave the team a chance to win by every step
01:39 of the way.
01:40 When you look back on that last game, I mean,
01:42 I'm sure you always see things more fixed.
01:44 But did you kind of see some things that you felt like you've come a long ways
01:47 the last few weeks?
01:48 >> I think there's always good and bad in every game.
01:50 I think especially when you're in the middle of the season, and
01:53 especially when you don't win the game,
01:55 I think what kind of stands out is the plays that were missed.
01:58 And so I definitely think there were some good plays, but
02:01 I think I have a lot to work on still.
02:03 And so that's what I'm trying to focus on this last stretch of the season,
02:07 is trying to cut down on those mistakes, mental errors, whatever it might be.
02:11 >> What jumps out when you watch the Vikings on the defense?
02:16 >> Yeah, obviously they're gonna bring a lot of pressure.
02:18 They do a lot of different things defensively.
02:20 A defense is gonna try to throw a lot of stuff at you.
02:25 And obviously I know I'm a rookie, so I'm gonna do those types of things to me.
02:29 And so I'm just trying to prepare as best as possible.
02:31 I think the coaches are doing a great job preparing us,
02:34 putting in a great game plan.
02:36 I'm confident in myself and our guys in the Vikings.
02:39 >> One thing as far as picking up, what's just one thing you've noticed in
02:42 your short time that kind of stands out at this level from college?
02:46 >> I think it's not just one thing.
02:48 I think because it's a team game, it takes everybody.
02:51 And so it starts with me trying to declare what defense we're going against,
02:55 where the linebacker is, all those things.
02:58 And so trying our best to get on the same page with everybody.
03:01 And so I know I have a lot of responsibility in that to do my job well.
03:04 And so I take that seriously and I care about doing the right thing.
03:08 And I think the guys around me feel the same way.
03:10 So it's a team sport, that's why I play it, that's why I love it.
03:13 So it takes everybody.
03:15 >> You talked about how your relationship with Jimmy is kind of an older brother,
03:18 younger brother thing.
03:19 It doesn't always go that way when there's a change in the guard.
03:22 How much do you appreciate what he's been able to, or how he's handled it and
03:26 how he's handled it?
03:27 >> Yeah, I think, like you said, he's just one of the chillest guys I've ever met,
03:32 really just a super easy guy to talk to.
03:34 We had stuff in common, both being from kind of the same area.
03:40 And so it's been fun to see our relationship grow.
03:42 And like you said, even today at practice, cheering me on, encouraging me,
03:46 supporting me.
03:47 And so him and Brian both have been huge in my development.
03:50 And it really makes coming to work fun.
03:52 They've taught me a lot, but also I've been super supportive.
03:55 >> Aiden, can you talk a little bit about how important Jacoby Myers is to
03:58 the offense?
03:59 >> Yeah, I think Jacoby is one of those guys that doesn't say much.
04:03 And just goes out and does his job.
04:05 Jacoby is one of the guys I've been most impressed with since I've been in the NFL.
04:10 He practices like his hair's on fire every single day, works extremely hard.
04:15 And I really, I don't think I've ever heard Jacoby complain about something or
04:19 make an excuse.
04:20 He's always saying, that's my bad, I gotta be better.
04:22 And so it's not surprising to see all the success he's had.
04:25 He's a great teammate, a great guy, and obviously a great player.
04:28 >> This is your first bye week at the NFL.
04:30 Do you do anything where you're able to unplug a little bit and
04:33 have to what you end up doing?
04:34 >> Yeah, me and my wife took a little trip.
04:36 We went up actually by where Andre James is from up in Utah.
04:39 And so it was fun to be up there.
04:41 Andre was telling me about some restaurants and stuff that I missed.
04:44 I'll have to go back and check out.
04:45 But it was fun to get away from a little bit and recharge.
04:49 >> Do you watch the games?
04:50 Does that mean you watch all the games or not really?
04:52 >> A few of them, a few of them, yeah.
04:54 I went to church for the first time in a while, which was cool.
04:58 And yeah, I watched a few games when I was with family and friends.
05:01 It was good, it was a good week off.
05:03 >> Just a coincidence you wound up at Andre's home area or did he sell you on?
05:08 >> No, it was a coincidence, yeah, a full coincidence.
05:10 It was, yeah, something I didn't know.
05:12 I wish I would have checked in with him and
05:14 never gotten some more pointers and stuff maybe next time.
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