The Facts: According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Raiders are expected to sign Ponder to a one-year deal.
Diehards Line:
Well. ... Everybody needs depth at quarterback. While Derek Carr heads into his second season in the NFL firmly ensconced as Oakland's starter, the Raiders will get a reserve with starting experience (assuming Matt Schaub will be moving on). ... Meanwhile, Ponder is as happy to be moving on as the team is happy to be rid of him. Even the trade of Matt Cassel didn't result in the Vikings -- or Ponder -- changing their minds and extending this woefully failed marriage as the team added Shaun Hill to serve as Teddy Bridgewater's backup.