Raiders Preseason Opener Review (Mendoza Flashes, Defense Struggles) | 8 Minute Raid

Raider Nation, football is back! In this episode of The 8 Minute Raid, Murf breaks down the Las Vegas Raiders’ preseason opener vs. the Arizona Cardinals and grades his own pre-game “things to watch.” Kirk Cousins looked sharp on the opening drive, Fernando Mendoza flashed real promise (pocket presence, intermediate throws, and that 19-yard dart to Malik Benson), the offensive line showed cohesion, and Mike Washington had a big night. But the defense—especially the secondary—struggled, and Jermod McCoy’s debut was a tough one after 18 months away. Murf stays patient on the young secondary, looks ahead to the joint practices and game vs. the Texans, and keeps it real about what mattered (and what didn’t) in Week 1 of the preseason. Presented by FanDuel. Catch live Raiders Fan Radio every Tuesday at 4 PM Pacific / 7 PM Eastern on YouTube or your favorite podcast app. Go Raiders! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.