Breakdown of Raiders Offense & QB Battle with Ted Nguyen (The Athletic)

In this episode of RFR, Murf sits down with Ted Nguyen, Senior Writer for The Athletic, for a deep dive into the Las Vegas Raiders as training camp gets underway. Ted shares his unique journey from high school coaching to becoming one of the most respected film analysts in sports journalism. Together, they break down: The Quarterback Situation: How Fernando Mendoza is adapting to a heavy under-center, high-motion offense compared to Kirk Cousins. Klint Kubiak's Scheme: What fans need to know about the wide zone/outside zone stretch run game, play-action mechanics, and how it opens up opportunities for playmakers like Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty. Position Battles: Key updates on the offensive line (right guard spot, DJ Glaze, Charles Grant) and who might lock down the CB2 position opposite Eric Stokes. Big-Picture Vision: Why the Raiders' front-office alignment under John Spitek represents a true foundation build rather than a temporary band-aid. Be sure to follow Ted Nguyen on Twitter/X (@FB_FilmAnalysis) and check out his work on The Athletic and the Just Win Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.