Oakland Raiders quarterback Matt McGloin (14) throws the ball during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 in Oakland, Calif. Oakland won 33-25. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

When the Oakland Raiders kick off against the Denver Broncos at Mile High Stadium this Sunday it’ll be a big difference from having good ole reliable quarterback Derek Carr under center for most of this season after he broke his leg last week against the Indianapolis Colts. With Matt McGloin doing the audibles it’ll be a different game for the Raiders.

Sunday it’ll be their first game without their franchise quarterback from players and coaches they have the utmost confidence in McGloin getting the call for this Sunday. McGloin has been with the franchise and was the starting quarterback since 2013 for the Raiders before Carr took over as the starter. McGloin starts this game with eight touchdowns and eight interceptions. McGloin is someone the Raiders feel confident in.

Joe Hawkes does the Raiders podcasts each week for http://www.sportsradioservice.com