Raiders QB Gardner Minshew takes epic photos at Las Vegas' Media Day

Mike Moraitis

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When the Las Vegas Raiders signed quarterback Gardner Minshew in free agency, they didn't just add a potential starter under center, they added one of the biggest characters in the NFL.

Minshew was signed by the Raiders in free agency to compete with second-year signal-caller Aidan O'Connell, who finished out last season as the team's starter.

When it came to the Raiders' Media Day, Minshew didn't disappoint. In one photo, he channeled his inner Uncle Rico from the movie "Napoleon Dynamite" after drawing comparisons to the character over the course of his career.

Here's Minshew doing the Uncle Rico:

And here's some more wacky photos from the Raiders quarterback:

While we can confirm Minshew is a character, we can't confirm whether or not he's winning the starting quarterback competition against O'Connell. Both signal-callers struggled during the offseason program and failed to grab the bull by the horns.

But it won't be too long before the Raiders have to make their decision ahead of the 2024 campaign, with training camp set to begin late next month.

Mike Moraitis

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After cutting his teeth with Bleacher Report, Mike Moraitis has covered the Los Angeles Rams and Tennessee Titans for FanSided, and the Titans and New York Giants for USA TODAY Sports Media Group. On top of his duties with Sporting News, Mike is the managing editor and lead writer for Titans Wire.