HOUSTON – Raiders quarterback Matt McGloin spent his Saturday alternating head gear, between a hat and a helmet.
He threw on a cap when the Raiders were on defense, and a helmet when they had possession in case rookie starter Connor Cook got hurt. He never warmed up on the sideline. Not once.
The Raiders stuck with Cook all game despite the fact their offense rarely moved the football.
McGloin was available after injuring his shoulder and neck in the regular-season finale at Denver, when he struggled mightily before the injury.
McGloin was waiting for a call that never came.