The Dark Rises - A Raider Fan Podcast

In this episode we dive into the first steps of the Raider rebuild. Analyzing the impact of Maxx Crosby’s trade saga, key signings like Linderbaum, Quay Walker and Nakobe Dean and the upcoming draft. 

Kubiak, Mendoza, new hope! Also talk about the rumors of Maxx Crosby wanting out in Vegas. 

In this episode, Chris and Pat review the Raiders' tumultuous season, discussing the coaching decisions that led to a disappointing record. They analyze player performances, particularly focusing on Max Crosby, and speculate on potential coaching candidates for the upcoming season. The conversation highlights the need for a rebuild and the importance of creativity in coaching to improve the team's future prospects.

In this episode, Chris and Patrick discuss the current state of the Raiders, reflecting on a disappointing game and the overall performance of the team. They delve into coaching issues, quarterback struggles, and the lack of talent on the roster. The conversation also touches on the future of the team, including draft strategies and the importance of accountability within the coaching staff. The hosts express their frustrations with the team's management and the need for a rebuild, while also acknowledging the challenges ahead in the season.

In this episode, Chris and Pat discuss the current state of the Raiders' season, reflecting on their recent win and the implications for the rest of the season. They share their game day experiences, analyze the dynamics of fan loyalty, and evaluate player performances. The conversation also delves into coaching strategies and the upcoming challenge against the Chiefs, culminating in predictions for the game.

In this episode, Chris and Patrick celebrate their 100th episode while discussing the current state of the Raiders. They express frustrations over the team's performance, particularly focusing on the offensive line and Geno Smith's struggles as quarterback. The conversation delves into coaching decisions, team dynamics, and the need for a rebuild. They also make predictions for upcoming games and reflect on the importance of the offensive line in the team's success.

In this episode, Chris and Patrick analyze the recent performance of the Raiders, focusing on the struggles of quarterback Gino Smith, the effectiveness of the running game, and the challenges posed by the offensive line. They discuss the defensive performance, coaching decisions, and the impact of turnovers on the team's success. The conversation also touches on upcoming games, predictions, and the overall fan experience in Las Vegas, highlighting the need for improvement in various aspects of the team.

In this episode, Chris and Patrick discuss the recent struggles of the Raiders, focusing on the offensive line's poor performance and its impact on the team's overall success. They delve into coaching decisions, player utilization from the draft class, and the defensive dynamics that have contributed to the team's challenges. The conversation also touches on upcoming games, fan reactions, and parallels with the baseball season, highlighting the unpredictability of both sports.

Victory Monday! In this episode of TDR, we discuss the Raiders' impressive victory over the Patriots, highlighting the team's energy, communication, and effective coaching adjustments, that's right, ADJUSTMENTS! 

Aaaaaaand we are back! The 2025 Raiders season is upon us. Will Pete Carroll and company lead the Nation back to glory? 

Our reaction to the Las Vegas Raiders selecting RB Ashton Jeanty! 

The Raiders started off the off-season with the surprising trade of Geno Smith and the re-signing of Maxx Crosby! We also talk about the other free agency moves and the players we lost.  

A New Era begins! Legend Pete Carroll is the New HC and new GM John Spytek! 

Antonio Pierce is fired on Monday and two days later general manager Tom Telesco is fired as well. We talk about the season that was a complete disaster. The power and influence of Tom Brady has already affected the Raider organization, did the Raider job become a very attractable overnight? We also go in on list of candidates that are lined up and ready to interview for the head coaching position. Never a dull moment in Raider Nation! 

Coaching changes and still a mess. Raiders finally fire Getsy and a few others. Will it change anything? Scott Turner calling the plays and bringing back Norv. The clown show continues and finally turning to ownership to blame, when did AP lose this team?, already looking to next years draft and the debate of drafting one.  

The Raiders are 2-5 and the seasons just about done already. We talk about how and why all this came to another disaster for this organization AGAIN. 

We talk about the comeback team win against the Cleveland Browns, "Business Decisions" and the Breaking News today about Davante Adams wanting / will be traded. 

Lost to the worst team in the league. Embarrassing.(Apologies to our listeners, its a short episode due to technical difficulties) 

The Raiders pulled off the upset against the Ravens! We talk about the game, Defense, Bowers and give our predictions on Week 3 game against the Carolina Panthers. 

The Raiders season has started and already a let down, Raiders lose to the Chargers in a less then stellar performance. Minshew the answer? Oline issues and the curse of Luke Getsy seems real already. 

We talk about the 2024 offseason highlighted with big free agent DT Christian Wilkins and QB Gardner Minshew. 

We’re back Raider Nation and the NFL Draft  is underway! The Raiders made a surprise pick with Brock Bowers! Considered by many to be one of the best players in the draft, maybe the best? We give our live reactions! 

Chris and Pat are back! We talk about the hiring of Head Coach Antonio Pierce and New General Manager Tom Telesco.

Back from our Thanksgiving break, the Raiders are coming of a 2 game losing streak going into the bye week. Chris and Pat talk about what they seen from AP so far, is he worth a HC position? Is Jim Harbaugh the answer? Champ Kelly our new GM already?,  Other names that are out there for HC position, ACON getting better? All that and more! 

In this episode, we talk about the Sunday night Victory against the New York Jets! Is ACON the real deal? Chris compares him to another quarterback,  Antonio Pierce, a leader of men. The biggest shut up fat boy from Spillane, the defense keeps getting better and other Raider topics. Also our predictions for next Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. 

The Raider way returns! The past 3 days in Raider nation was crazy to say the least! We talk about the stories coming out about the firing of McDouche, Antonio Pierce first win as a HC, a leader of men?, is he the difference?, players playing with passion and serious focus, Bo Hardegree first game calling plays, most of the draft class finally playing and give our predictions against the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football! 

We talk about the firing of McDaniels and Ziegler! The breaking news happened late Tuesday night night. We talk about the reasons why Mark Davis made the move many didn’t think he would. The MANY reasons why, Our impressions of Antonio Pierce and lot to talk about and the future of the Raiders! 

Chris and Pat have one thing to say...#FireMcDaniels

We’re back! The Raiders defense closed out the game for the second straight game! When has that happened??? Chris and Pat talk about that, not getting too high on how the team is playing, what Patrick Graham is doing, players finally understand the system, McDouche fighting for his coaching life, Jimmy G hurt again and no one was shocked by it, Hoyer saved the game, Drafting a QB next year and our predictions on the up coming game against the Chicago Bears. 

Chris and Pat talk about ANOTHER loss and a bad one against the Chargers. Offense is getting worse each game, Coaching matters, Macks revenge,  Defense making adjustments but too late in the game? Jerry Tillery still the idiot and McDouche is the reason why its coming apart. We give our predictions for Monday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers.    

Chris and Pat talk about the disappointment on Sunday Night. Getting out played or out coached? Chris calls for the firing of McDouche, Players still not buying in? Not surprised by Jimmy G's play and defense still has issues and already we are talking about the 2024 NFL Draft. Also give are predictions against the LA Chargers.     

Chris and Pat give there reactions and opinions on the beat down last Sunday. To many questions and not enough answers. Renfrow not used again!, Defense still bad and many other topics on this episode. Plus are predictions on Sunday Nights game against are old rivals.   

Week one down and Raiders win a tough one in Denver! Jimmy G leading the way, has the Defense improved?, Still believe in Zieglers drafting?, Wilson already a bust? We predict our scores against Buffalo, will this game be an indicator of how good our team is? Derek Carr again and much more!

We are back! We talk about our impressions so far in preseason. Who we are excited for!,  AOC the real deal? Jimmy G comeback year? Defense improved?  Surprised predictions on the season and a couple of players that may surprise everyone.   

The draft is over, we talk about each pick and what we liked and didn't like. How many starters will we have? How many sacks will Wilson have his first year? Is Mayer the real steal in this Draft? That and much more! Go Raiders! 

With the 7th pick, the Las Vegas select Tyree Wilson, Edge, Texas Tech! Hear our reactions and thought on the pick.    

Raiders sign Jimmy Garoppolo a.k.a. "Jimmy G", Sign a bunch of former New England Patriots, Do Ziegler and McDaniels have a clue?, Darren Waller traded to the Giants and Raider Nation has serious questions and doubts about everything. 

After nine years Derek Carr will move on and sign with the Saints. We talk about the contract, Raiders options, Jimmy G?, Trade for Mac Jones? Trade up to Draft CJ Stroud?  

The tradition continues! Vinny Bonsignore, beat writer for the Las Vegas Review Journal and co-host of The Morning Tailgate on Raider Nation Radio, joins us once again to talk about Derek Carrs goodbye, Josh McDaniels, Dave Ziegler, Drafting, much more!

On this episode we talk about the all out effort of Jarrett “Stiddy” Stidham in the lost against the 49ers. Did this game open the eyes of Raider Nation? Did the team miss Carr? Pat lays off McDaniels for now, Defense still sucks, Carrs brothers at it again, and much more! 

In this episode, we talk about the benching of Derek Carr, who’s to blame?, McDaniels using him as a scapegoat?, Is this a sign of disrespect towards Carr? Is the system working? Is Adams leaving? A lot to talk about! 

Pain in LA. We talk about the game against the Rams. What mistakes did the Raiders do, Pat still hates McDaniels, Chris gives his points on not giving up on the coaching staff, who's at fault, Defense fails again and much more!  

We love BBQ chicken! The Raiders win three in a row and lookin to keep it going in LA. We talk about the game against the Chargers, we playing Defense?, Redemption for Chandler Jones, Coaching staff getting better, and Pat apologies to McDaniels??   

Another OT win! Big victory against our old AFC West Rivals the Seattle Seahawks. We talk bout the Walk off Victory, Josh Jacobs becoming the best, McDaniels maybe right at the end?, The Greatness that is "Mad" Maxx Crosby, better then Mack as a Raider? Also talk about next weeks game against the LA Bolt less.   

In this episode, we talk about another embarrassing loss to a high school coach and the Colts, the circus show that is the Las Vegas Raiders throughout the media, who’s at fault, players aren’t buying in?, Waller dogging it? And productions on Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos. 

On this episode, we talk about another blown game by the raiders against the jaguars. Is the season over? Is McDaniels going to be a one a done coach? The future of the organization and players in jeopardy? Coaches grades and already talking about the 2023 NFL Draft. 

We talk an about the embarrassment and complete disaster of the Saints shutting out the Raiders. Time for a change? McDaniels on the hot seat? Lack of urgency? Final season for Carr? And much more! 

After that BS in KC and bye week, we are back at it. Chris and Pat talk about the dub against Houston Texans, the King that is Josh Jacobs, Raiders maybe turning it around? Surprise trades, Defense needs way more work. Chris talks about his first game at the Death Star and the next game against the New Orleans Saints. 

First win of the season! We talk about the Raiders taking down The Broncos again, Josh McDaniels actually sticking to the running game, defense coming up with big plays, Carr-Adams starting to click, the big disappointment of Waller so far and talking about the big Monday Night Game against the Kansas City Chiefs! 

Another loss and we are on different sides of this conversation thats is HC Josh McDaniels. Don't miss it.