The Raiders Finally Feel Like They’re Building Something

Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup!https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/SILVERThe picture is finally starting to come into focus for the Raiders.After rookie minicamp and the first week of OTAs, we’re beginning to see what John Spytek, Klint Kubiak, and Rob Leonard are trying to build in Las Vegas — and for the first time in a while, the vision actually feels clear.In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick is joined by Q Myers from Raider Nation Radio for a big-picture breakdown of the Raiders roster and how all the new pieces fit together.🏴‍☠️ Fernando Mendoza’s development and how the Raiders are bringing him along🏴‍☠️ Kirk Cousins taking command of the offense early🏴‍☠️ Ashton Jeanty’s potentially massive workload🏴‍☠️ How Brock Bowers will become the centerpiece of this offense🏴‍☠️ How the Raiders pass catchers fit in Klint Kubiak’s scheme🏴‍☠️ Treydan Stukes and the revamped secondary🏴‍☠️ Jermod McCoy looking further along than expected🏴‍☠️ How the defensive line impacts the linebackers behind them🏴‍☠️ What Rob Leonard’s defense could look like in 2026This isn’t just an OTA reaction show.This is a deep dive into the identity the Raiders are trying to build — and why this team suddenly feels very different from a year ago.CHAPTERS 00:00 Assessing the Team's Progress at OTAs02:40 Revamping the Secondary: A New Era for the Raiders05:43 The Future at QB Fernando Mendoza's Potential08:37 Kirk Cousins: The Steady Hand in Transition11:48 Building a Strong Offensive Line: The Key to Success19:35 Ashton Jeanty's Potential Impact23:12 Brock Bowers' Role25:34 Analyzing the DL29:35 Raiders' Aggressive LBs 31:57 Rob Leonard's Coaching Influence35:10 Treydan Stukes: The Versatile DB📺 Subscribe for more Raiders coverageSilver & Black Sports Network📰 FREE Raiders Newsletterhttps://SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork.com📲 Follow SBSN:X: S / jessesbsn Instagram: u / silverandblacksportsnetwork TikTok: b / silverandblacksportsnet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...#Raiders #RaiderNation #FernandoMendoza #KirkCousins #AshtonJeanty #BrockBowers #TreydanStukes #JermodMcCoy #NFL #LasVegasRaidersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.