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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 34 MIN

What We're Learning About the Raiders Defense at OTAs

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Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/SBSN Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountWe're finally starting to get some real clues about what Rob Leonard wants the Raiders defense to become.In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down everything we learned from Rob Leonard, Maxx Crosby, Malcolm Koonce, Jeremy Chinn, and others during the latest week of Raiders OTAs.  What the switch to a 3-4 defense really means Why, and how Rob Leonard's scheme may be more multiple than people realize The role Maxx Crosby could play in certain fronts Why aggression continues to be a major theme Taron Johnson's versatility and how he fits Jeremy Chinn and the interchangeable safety room Jermod McCoy's man coverage ability and what that tells us How Kirk Cousins is helping the defense improve The biggest takeaways from practiceThe Raiders may only be in OTAs, but the vision for this defense is becoming much clearer.CHAPTERS LIST00:00 CLUES ABOUT THE RAIDERS DEFENSE20:16 HOW KIRK COUSINS IS HELPING THE DEFENSE22:08 WHAT MAXX HAD TO SAY ABOUT THE STAFF25:45 PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAY 9 OF OTAsSign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup!https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/SILVER 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 #MaxxCrosby #RobLeonard #JeremyChinn #TaronJohnson #JermodMcCoy #NFL #LasVegasRaiders #RaidersDefenseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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