It would allow them to create a roster spot at a position of bigger need, and with Hoyer not likely to get picked up, he can be a phone call away in case of an emergency. ■ The lowdown: The play of O’Connell during training camp and the preseason leaves open the possibility that the Raiders release Hoyer and keep two quarterbacks. ■ Make the cut: Jimmy Garoppolo, Aidan O’Connell Here is our prediction on what the roster might look like: The Raiders have difficult decisions to make as they trim their roster from 90 to 53 by Tuesday’s NFL deadline.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) throws a pass during an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Aug.