All-Time Raiders QBs Ranked: Plunkett #1, Stabler #2

Larry Lawrence

#13 · Las Vegas Raiders
Retired 2 Years In The NFL
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Larry Lawrence Legacy

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Larry Lawrence was the ultimate gridiron journeyman, a scrappy Iowa kid from Mount Pleasant who chased the dream undrafted out of Miami (FL) and Iowa, bouncing from Calgary's Stampeder fields to Edmonton's Eskimo huddles before landing stateside with the silver-and-black Raiders. In an era of Madden-era passers, Larry embodied the backup's quiet grit—clutching helmets for Oakland and Tampa Bay, then capping his CFL swan song with Montreal—always ready, rarely rattled, the guy who'd sling it deep on third-and-long just to keep the fire lit. He passed away in 2012 at 63, leaving a legacy of pure football heart.
Larry Lawrence passed away on December 4, 2012 at the age of 63.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Larry Lawrence

How does Geno Smith compare to Larry Lawrence?

Larry Lawrence's Raiders legacy? A grand total of 79 passing yards over two seasons—think emergency brake, not starter. Geno Smith, today's Raiders gunslinger, has etched a real resume with playoff runs and Pro Bowls; one's a dusty footnote, the other's scripting comebacks like a gritty '80s sequel nobody saw coming.

Is Larry Lawrence in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Nope, Larry Lawrence never sniffed Canton—his Raiders stint was seven games, nine completions for 79 yards and two picks, more mop-up duty than Hall material. Guy bounced to Tampa and CFL after, but Pro Football Hall of Fame? That's for immortals, not the undrafted Iowa kid who carried a clipboard.

How would Larry Lawrence perform in today's NFL?

Lawrence's arm—29% completion on 31 NFL throws—might get a slight boost from pass-happy rules and RPOs, but zero TDs and two INTs scream backup in any era. Today's NFL chews up quick-release QBs; he'd be that third-stringer calling audibles from the sidelines, wondering why protections last so long.

How does Larry Lawrence compare to Jay Schroeder?

Raiders faithful, meet the real franchise QB battle: Lawrence's 8.35 passer rating (nine-for-31, 79 yards) vs. Jay Schroeder's 31.71 explosion. Lawrence was the CFL refugee warming benches; Schroeder slung it with Stabler flair, turning Silver and Black dreams into prime-time highlights. No contest—Schroeder owns the tape.