Derek Carr beat out Matt Schaub for the starting QB job in Oakland to start the season, and now Schaub isn't even going to be the back up QB this week. He has been listed as OUT for the upcoming game against the New England Patriots, with Matt McGloin taking over the QB2 duties.

With this move being made as a non-injury related move it means that Schaub is healthy but they have still chosen to deactivate him in favor of Matt McGloin. They must have more faith in what the feisty McGloin would bring to the game if he was needed over what the noodle arm of Schaub would be capable of.

Realistically, Matt McGloin probably should have been the back up out of the gate even though he is only a 2nd year player compared to a multi-year veteran in Schaub. McGloin is a very talented QB in his own right and has shown capable of holding his own when his number has been called. Schaub on the other hand has not shown that he can consistently make plays down field.

It is a sad decline for the one time star in Schaub. He has said he has no intention of retiring but it is clear the Raiders have lost faith in him. This move could be a prelude to him being released from the Raiders to free up his spot on the active roster, or hopefully even better it could mean that a team has contacted them about a possible trade.

Or it could just mean that Matt McGloin is playing better and deserves the back up job now, but that Schaub could work his way back into the mix. Who knows. What we do know is that he will not be available this Sunday against the New England Patriots and it has nothing to do with his health.