Unnecessary Roughness with Q Myers

RaiderNation - Which starters on our current roster have the most to lose and the most to gain during training camp? (via a text from Fan Raid in the 209) 26:00 - Vinny Bonsignore (CalPost/RNR 920) weighs in on the Raiders offseason and the direction they're headed in, and of course, when Fernando Mendoza should start 47:15 - Steve Wyche (NFL Network - Senior Reporter) shares his NFL insight, as the season slowly creeps up, and offseason moves made around the league and the AFC West We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Former NFL WR and current CFB Analyst, Desmond Howard explains why he believes in Fernando Mendoza 1:33:53 - Maddy Glab (Bills Senior Team Reporter) gives us a look at the Raiders Week 6 opponent, the Bills, and what she feels is their strength, weakness and x-factor 2:00:07 - Cat Ce the Comedian joins us in studio to talk about what she's been working on and gets us ready for her shows at the Jimmy Kimmel Comedy Club this weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Is there any veteran player or players out there that you think the Raiders could land at a reasonable price to help with depth on either side of the ball? 28:12 - Paul Gutierrez (Raiders.com) weighs in on whether or not there are any veteran players the Raiders should try to add, and  49:51 - Ari Meirov (The33rdTeam.com) takes us around the NFL with the big storylines, including his thoughts on newer playcallers in the league and the Raiders offseason 1:13:28 - Mike D'Abate (NFL - Patriots on SI) checks in with the strength, weakness and x-factor for the Raiders Week 5 opponent, the Patriots, and a potential Kayshon Boutte trade In honor of today's ESPYs, we hear Stuart Scott's iconic acceptance speech for his 2015 Arthur Ashe Award - for more info/to donate to the V Foundation, go to: https://www.v.org/ We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Everybody's talking about the Silver & Black; ESPN's Rich Eisen breaks down his "4 Downs" (4 storylines) for the Raiders season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - In your opinion, what makes this year different than the other years that we felt this team was moving in the right direction? What boxes have been checked to give us confidence? We hear from Kirk Morrison, who gave us some really good perspective on how he feels about the team's direction on Monday's show 46:55 - Ross Jackson (Locked On Saints) gives us an early preview of our Week 3 opponent, the Saints, and what he thinks is their strength, weakness and x-factor 1:13:33 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) has the latest around the NFL/Raiders, and reacts to the passing of Houston's Co-Founder and Senior Chair, Janice S. McNair 1:33:38 - Sam Gordon (LV Review Journal - Raiders) talks all things Raiders offseason, and his article, "Milos Uzan would go to Las Vegas Summer League; now he’s playing in it" We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): With preseason less than a month away, the "when should Mendoza start" convo is really picking up steam See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - How much do you believe the Offensive Line will be improved from last season, and why? Who do you feel should be the leaders in the clubhouse to be in the starting 5? 26:16 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst/Tackle For Loss TV) weighs in on the direction of this team and what he thinks about the O-Line's improvement, as the season gets closer 47:17 - Lindsay Rhodes (SumerSports.com) tells us what she learned at the 2026 Sack Summit, and shares her thoughts on the Raiders and the potential of the new O-Line 1:12:44 - Travis Wingfield (MiamiDolphins.com) kicks off our early opponent previews with a closer look at what the Raiders can expect from the in their Week 1 opener We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): ESPN's Unsportsmanlike did a breakdown of the top 5 breakout players for 2026, and Ashton Jeanty came in at #3 Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): The A's are on a 9-game losing streak and have been outscored 24-2 in their series vs. the White Sox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Does Bowers being ranked #1, along with knowing how good he can be when fully healthy, make you feel better about the Raiders not having a true #1 WR right now? 26:27 - Sam Warren (The Athletic - Raiders) comes through with Raiders talk and his article, "Las Vegas native Jonah Laulu got to a place he never thought he’d be: Home" 53:24 - Cynthia Frelund (NFL Network) takes us around the NFL as the offseason rolls on, and gives her insight on Brock Bowers and the Raiders from an analytical standpoint 1:12:36 - Brandy Flores (LV Sports Network) tells us what she saw covering day 1 of NBA Summer League action, plus the latest on the LV Aces after waiving Chennedy Carter 1:42:34 - Nick Bogdanovich (Boomer Sportsbook) joins Q to talk sports betting and what kind of action they have been getting for World Cup Soccer, UFC 329 and more Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): Pro Golfer Scottie Scheffler will miss the cut for the Genesis Scottish Open, for the first time in nearly 4 years See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What do you think is the biggest and best offseason addition that was made by the Raiders, and why? 25:20 - Jennifer Azzi (President/Exec Dir - IXs Foundation) talks about her involvement with Mark Davis and the LV Aces, and sets the scene for next Monday's IX Awards 45:59 - Nick Shook (NFL Network) checks in with the biggest news and storylines of the NFL offseason, including the AFC West, and the who will be the Raiders starting QB 1:11:55 - Vinny Bonsignore (CalPost/RNR 920) joins us to talk Raiders and the upcoming season and goes back and forth with Q on why Mendoza should play early and often We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): CBS Sports put out their top 25 NFL players under 25, and Raiders football robot, Brock Bowers is ranked #11 1:59:48 - Mariah Janos (Fox 5 Sports) shares her insight on the WNBA, including the Aces, currently without their superstar Aja Wilson, and what she's been seeing at NBA Summer League See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - With the additions the Raiders made defensively, and being as self-motivated as he is, what type of season do you anticipate Maxx Crosby having? Could he make that push for DPOY, and why? We continue highlighting Maxx Crosby and why he is #4 pass rusher on ESPN's rankings list, with a Baldy's Breakdown on his performance vs. the Commanders We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We pivot from Maxx to another impactful player, RB Ashton Jeanty, who is poised for a breakout season in 2026 1:32:37 - Gilbert Manzano (MMQB-SI) shares his insight on news around the NFL and breaks down his article, "Super Bowl LXI Road Map: Steelers Doubled Down on Team That Didn’t Have Enough" Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): The Yankees struck out 17 times... for the 2nd straight game, so you already know we had to flush that performance today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What are the 3 biggest storylines that you will be following the closest for the Raiders this season?  27:32 - Paul Gutierrez (Raiders.com) welcomes Q back with thoughts on the Raiders offseason and the big storylines he will be focused on the most 1:12:36 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) is back on the show with the latest around the NFL offseason ahead of Training Camp, and his takeaways from the World Cup We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): The Raiders and the QB room have been a big offseason topic, and the conversation continues to expand Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): Welp, USMNT lost 4-1 to Belgium and it was a pretty embarrassing match for the team and the country See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Can Ashton Jeanty become a top 10 running back in Year 1 under Klint Kubiak, and what whould need to happen for him to get there?  26:40 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst) is back on with us to talk Raiders offseason, with Week 1 less than 10 Sundays away, and weighs in on the Ashton Jeanty convo  1:13:27 - We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Emmett Golden (ESPN - Cleveland) is doing Futbol right! Q's ESPN partner joins us to talk all things World Cup 1:33:53 - Jeremy Fowler (ESPN - Senior NFL Reporter) returns with his 7th annual position rankings as he breaks down his top 10 RBs list today, and tells us why Ashton Jeanty was an honorable mention Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): We must flush The Miami Marlins after pulling their 23-year-old pitcher, Eury Perez, just 6 outs from a perfect game! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - 1. How did your father fuel your Raiders fandom or sports fandom? How did you influence your kids? 2. If you watched "Behind the Shield, Ep. 1", what rookie got you the most fired up about their future, and why? 24:56 - Vinny Bonsginore (Cal Post/RNR 920) talks all things Raiders, with training camp about a month out, including rookies who stand out most to him and the WR room   45:42 - Dave Bartoo (CFB Matrix) breaks down how he uses analytics and his projections when it comes to rookies, including Fernando Mendoza We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We go behind the shield to get a closer look into Raiders rookies Crawford, Stukes and Mendoza 1:33:06 - Tyler Dragon (USA Today Sports) brings the latest around the NFL, including which players could break out in the upcoming season and the continuing Sorsby saga Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): Chilean Tennis star Joaquin Niemann had a tough time at the US Open which resulted in him angrily throwing his club See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Ashton Jeanty, Jack Bech and Donte Thornton; what do you think are reasonable expectations from these playmakers in year #2? 28:01 - Sam Warren (The Athletic - Raiders) joins us with his insight on the Raiders and the how the WR room is shaping up, as we slowly ramp up to training camp 46:51 - Ari Meirov (33rdteam.com) gives us a look at storylines around the league, including QB Brendan Sorsby declaring for the NFL's supplemental draft We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Fernando Mendoza is an interesting guy, so we take a look into some of his off-field processes 1:33:36 - Paul Gutierrez (Raiders.com) helps us shift focus to the Raiders defense as he tells us about his interview with legendary Raiders DB, Eric Allen Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): Soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo has not been getting it done for his Portugal team in the World Cup, so his performance gets flushed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - After the Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought, their fans cried, cheered, and even named kids after Jalen Brunson. If, or when, the Raiders finally end their championship drought, what would it mean to you, and how would you react? 25:22 - Jason Horowitz (Raiders Play by Play) shares his thoughts on the Raiders offseason, being on the call for this team, and the possibility of him one day calling a Raiders Superbowl We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): IU Coach Cignetti fully believes in Mendoza and former Raiders GM weighs in on the Raiders plan for the rookie QB  1:12:34 - Jeff Legwold (ESPN - Broncos) talks all things NFL news with us, and tells us about his article, "Did Broncos start NFL salary cap trend by cutting Russell Wilson?" 1:33:47 - David Rumsey (Front Office Sports) breaks down his article "Fernando Mendoza’s Rookie Edge With Raiders? Access to Tom Brady.", and what he learned interviewing the Raiders QB Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): We had to flush Tennis player Corentan Moutet's potty mouth after he dropped 7 F-bombs during a live TV interview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Do you think an NFL team should take a chance on Brendan Sorsby? If so, what round draft pick do you think they would be willing to give up? How much more do you appreciate Fernando Mendoza being the Raiders QB and not being QB needy? 27:04 - Sam Gordon (LV Review Journal - Raiders) is back on the Raiders beat and breaks down his article, "What did Raiders coach Klint Kubiak make of the team’s offseason?" Taking a closer look at Brendan Sorsby, the controversial QB from Texas Tech, who declared for the NFL's Supplemental Draft, and has the entire league buzzing about it 1:12:54 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) gives us a look at the Raiders and storylines around the league, including the big news that QB Brendan Sorsby has declared for the NFL's Supplemental Draft We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): ESPN's Pete Thamel and others provide some extra clarity on the Sorsby situation and where he could end up if drafted   Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): Anybody can get it! Aces lost by 30 to the Wings, who at one point went on a 21-2 run, so we had to flush their bad performance on the road See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Should the Raiders start whichever QB gives them the best chance to win, regardless of who it is, or should they play Mendoza right away and let him learn through experience, and why? 27:20 - Ryan McFadden (ESPN - Raiders) comes through with his article, "Raiders first impressions of rookie QB Fernando Mendoza", and his insight on the Raiders QB room and their offseason 47:11 - Sam Bruchhaus (SumerSports.com) checks in to help wrap up the NFL offseason, and his thoughts on the Raiders position groups, including the QB room competition We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We go deeper into the Raiders QB convo with some more feedback on mentoring and who will start Week 1 Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): The Rockies came to Vegas and put on a clinic vs. the A's, not to mention the A's gave up HRs in their last 6 games, so we're flushing the way too batter-friendly environment of LV Ballpark! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What does an unsuccessful season look like for you?  29:16 - Sam Warren (The Athletic - Raiders) stops by with his takeaways from the final week of Raiders minicamp, and breaks down his article on recently signed LB, Nakobe Dean 47:01 - Dr. Singh (Raiders Chief Medical Officer) tells us about a great event the Raiders are hosting this Saturday from 8am-8pm at Allegiant Stadium, to help spread awareness about CPR 1:12:42 - We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Cynthia Frelund (NFL Network) gives us a look at news and storylines around the NFL, including the Raiders moves in the offseason and as minicamp has ended  Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): The Golden Knights are now down 3-2 in the Stanley Cup, thanks to Goalie Carter Hart letting the Hurricanes score at will 2:00:46 - Carolina Teague (Spurfect Blog) weighs in on the NBA Finals, as the Spurs have a tall task ahead of them approaching Game 5, down 3-1, with all the momentum going in favor of the Knicks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - How would you summarize the overall feel of this Raiders team since the offseason started, to where they are now, oficially breaking for the summer? 25:38 - Vinny Bonsignore (Cal Post/RNR 920) shares his takeaways from Raiders minicamp with some of the rookies that stood out to him, and weighs in on news around the NFL 47:22 - Joel Corry (CBS Sports) stops by with a breakdown of his article "Agent's take: Why Fernando Mendoza remains unsigned, and how Ty Simpson could factor in" We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Sticking to QBs, former NFL TE Greg Olsen talks about the Raiders QB situation and what he believes is their best move 1:34:14 - Brandy Flores (LVSportsNetwork.com) tells us who and what got her attention the most throughout Raiders mandatory minicamp, as well as the latest on VGK and the A's Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): The Spurs took a dump in the 2nd half of Game 4 to give up a huge lead, earning themselves a big flush for their terrible performance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is most important to you this year, the Raiders overall win/loss record orthe sense of this team is showing that they are a competitive team, building andtrending in the right direction? At 45:48 Hall Of Famer John McClain Interview.   At 1:12:14 Amber Theoharis with The Silver and Black Show at Raiders.com Interview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What should be the realistic goals for the Raiders Defense? 37 sacks, 8 INTs in 2025 H1 - Vinny Bonsignore from California Post and Morning Tailgate H2 - Sam Warren from The Athletic NOTE Q's show only two hours today and it was in JT's Time slot from Noon to 2pm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Which defensive player not named Maxx Crosby do you believe will do or needs to do something this season? 4:19 - Ben Arthur (NFL on Fox - Titans) stops by with a breakdown of his article, "2026 NFL Preview: Which 10 Players Are Most Likely To Benefit From Coaching Change?", and tells us why Raiders Ashton Jeanty is number 4 on the list We hear from Raiders Safeties Coach Matt Robinson and DL Coach Trravis Smith from earlier today, and got his thoughts about the secondary and what they're working towards this season 1:14:28 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) reacts to the latest news around the NFL, including the Rams getting Myles Garrett, AJ Brown to the Patriots, and the Raiders offseason  1:33:27- Trey Wingo (Straight Facts Homie podcast) stops by to talk about the Rams masterful trade to get Myles Garrett, what it means for the rest of the league and some thoughts on the Raiders We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We take a closer look at the Tokyo Toe's remarkable journey from Japan all the way to getting drafted by the Raiders as a Kicker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What do you believe the Raiders plan should be for Aidan O'Connell, and why? We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We get some good perspective from NFL Network's Nick Shook on whether the Raiders should keep Aidan as backup QB 46:25 - Cynthia Frelund (NFL Network/Numbers Game on YT) breaks down her video on teams who are "playing chess" this offseason, including the Rams getting Myles Garrett, and what the Raiders have been cooking up 1:16:43 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst) is back to talk all things Raiders, as the offseason rolls on, and makes it 3 out of our 3 guests today who say keep Aidan O'Connell Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): The Spurs ended OKC's season in a Game 7 win, but it feels like Chet Holmgren didn't even show up, so his performance gets our first official "Flush It!", as we dump on his poor effort in a must win game See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What do you believe will be the strength, weakness, and x-factor for the Raiders at this present time? 27:24 - Sam Warren (The Athletic - Raiders) tells us what he saw at OTAs, and discusses his article, "It was still Mendoza vs. Cousins at Raiders OTAs — but this time, Tom Brady looked on" We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): ESPN's Mina Kimes gives her insight on the Raiders and what she believes could be an x-factor for them this season  1:33:23 - Nick Shook (NFL Network) joins Q to talk about trade rumors around the NFL, including whether the Raiders should get another WR and what the future could be for Aidan O'Connell 2:00:18 - Carolina Teague (Spurfect Blog) gives us a look at the NBA Playoffs and the Spurs, as they get ready for a big Game 7 against the Thunder, in which the winner will face the Knicks in the NBA Finals See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Ashton Jeanty has been named 1 of 10 players that will benefit the most from a coaching change; what type of season are you expecting for the 2nd year RB? 25:21 - Vinny Bonsignore (Cal Post/RNR 920) shares some insight on the Raiders offseason, as OTAs continue, including the QB competition and the chemistry with several new coaches and players We hear from Tre Tucker during today's OTAs to get his thoughts on the upcoming season, the WR room and the work the entire team has been putting in this offseason We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We get feedback and expectations from National Media on a new and improved Raiders offense in Kubiak's system : - Brandy Flores (LVSportsNetwork.com) stops by to give us her perspective on today's OTAs and what stood out to her the most among the coaches and players on the field as they continue the offseason See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Do you have any issue with the approach the Front Office is taking with players they are bringing in, making character a big priority? 29:12 - Paul Gutierrez (Raiders.com) talks about his one-on-one convo with WR Tre Tucker, who should have a big role this season, and shares his insight on the Raiders WR room 47:06 - Tyler Dragon (USA Today Sports) brings the latest around the NFL, and joins our WR convo with his thoughts on the current FA market and some WRs who may or may not fit the Raiders What do we think of ESPN reporter Ben Solak's trade proposition for the Raiders to get Bills WR Keon Coleman? We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Everyone has opinions of the Raiders QB room, so we get some outside perspective on who should start in Week 1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - The Raiders have had strong offseasons before, that never translated into success; the plan fell short, things fizzled out, and coaches and front office staffs were replaced. So, at this point, what word or phrase best describes your confidence in this staff and the direction of the team? 31:43 - Steve Wyche (NFL Network - Senior NFL Writer) talks about the Raiders offseason success and whether it will translate into the regular season, when they get on the field Q and RaiderNation discuss how the Raiders o-line has been coming together in the offseason and their expectations for the upcoming season 1:13:53 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) shares his insight on news and storylines around the NFL, including rumors surrounding the WR market and where the Raiders stand We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We all know Jeanty had quite a challenging rookie season but still made it work, so what can we hope to see in year #2? 2:02:11 - Ryan Hollins (NBA Analyst/former NBA player) breaks down the NBA Playoffs and how everything has played out, with the Knicks on their way to the finals to face either the Spurs or Thunder See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What slogan, vision, or theme would you put on this year's Raiders team? 26:20 - Sam Warren (The Athletic - Raiders) shares his takeaways from Raiders OTAs and what stood out most to him, including the QB battle between Cousins and Mendoza  47:25 - Cynthia Frelund (NFL Network) takes us around the NFL, as OTAs continue throughout the league, and weighs in on what the Raiders have done this offseason Our own Brandy Flores caught up with Las Vegas Aces superstar, Aja Wilson to talk about the season and her 29th career Western Conference Player of the Week award 1:34:22 - We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Adam Hill (LVRJ/ESPN Las Vegas) stops by to talk Raiders and tell us about his article, "How John Spytek and the Las Vegas Raiders won the offseason Spytek" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What veteran do you get excited about thinking they could be in line for a big year? What vet do you think is really going to be tested this season? 26:12 - Vinny Bonsignore (CalPost/RNR 920) gives us some clarity on Mark Davis' succession plan for the Raiders, and what has impressed him the most about the team's offseason We caught up with Ashton Jeanty during Wednesday's OTAs, to get his thoughts on getting ready for the upcoming season, his training regimen and increasing his workload 1:14:04 - Ted Nguyen (The Athletic - Raiders) tells us what he learned interviewing Raiders 2nd round pick, S Treydan Stukes, and the potential impact he could have on the secondary 1:33:27 - Charles Davis (NFL Network/CBS Sports) joins us with insight on the Raiders draft and what they've done in the offseason, including how they're building around Mendoza We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We get insight from NFL Network's Omar Ruiz on what he saw from Mendoza and others at Raiders OTAs this week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What or who are you most intrigued by during the next few weeks of OTAs? 26:55 - Gregg Rosenthal (NFL Network - NFL Daily podcast) drops by to break down his offseason o-line rankings and tells us where they ranked the Raiders, and why We hear from Coach Kubiak during his press conference at today's OTAs, the secondary with Jermod McCoy, Maxx Crosby, and players earning opportunities on the field 47:16 - Lindsay Rhodes (SumerSports.com) gives us her insight on DBs/the secondary, specifically the role of slot defenders, and which Raiders rookie was the biggest steal in the draft 1:34:10 - Paul Gutierrez (Raiders.com) talks about his interview with Raiders OC Andrew Janocko, as well as his who and what stood out the most from today's Raiders OTAs We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): CB Eric Stokes showed us last season that he does football right, and we hear from the leader of the DBs room during today's OTAs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Who do you identify as the most impactful rookie this season for the Raiders? We hear some thoughts from one of those rookies, S Treydan Stukes, and why he's excited to be in Vegas with this team As we continue discussing rookies who could be impactful, we get some perspective from former NFL Coach Herm Edwards and he is all in on Fernando Mendoza 46:48 - Gilbert Manzano (SI - MMQB) tells us what he learned from covering this year's NFLPA Rookie Premiere, including Raiders rookies, Mendoza and Mike Washington, Jr. 1:14:35 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) weighs in on the latest around the NFL, and the benefits of joint practices, as the Raiders and Texans will get together in August Friend of the show, ESPN's Mike Clay has an article, "Projecting 2026 NFL rookie leaders in 10 stat categories", and Q reacts to the multiple Raiders rookies on the list   We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): ESPN/SEC Network Jordan Rodgers talks about Mendoza's leadership and what the rookie needs to do to earn his team's respect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What Raiders player, coach, owner, past or present, would you want to spend an hour with, and why? 27:21 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst/Tackle For Loss TV) shares his thoughts on his time at last night's Silver & Black Gala, as well as the Raiders offseason and QB room More great feedback from RaiderNation on which Raider they'd want to sit down and chat with 1:34:22 - Emory Hunt (FB Gameplan) gives us his two cents on how much the Raiders have improved with their draft this year, and why he thinks Mendoza should start in Week 1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What stands out to you the most, and what is your biggest reaction to the Raiders schedule? 28:56 - Sam Warren (The Athletic - Raiders) shares his takeaways from the official Raiders schedule; what he likes and doesn't like, what got his attention, and when he thinks Mendoza will make his debut    54:06 - Nick Shook (NFL Network) breaks down all things NFL schedule and early storylines around the league with Q, including his thoughts on the Raiders and the rest of the AFC 1:34:26 - Brandy Flores (LVSportsNetwork.com) gives her reaction to the Raiders schedule, including what stood out to her most and what she is expecting to see with the QB room We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): No primetime, no problem! Well, depending who you ask; we get some perspective from the NFL's VP of Broadcast Planning and Scheduling See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What matters to you the most about today's schedule release? Where is your focus? 15:32 - Vinny Bonsignore (Cal Post/RNR 920) weighs in on the buildup to tonight's NFL schedule release, and what he'll be looking for when it comes to the Raiders matchups    34:21 - Tyler Dragon (USA Today Sports) shares his insight on the NFL schedule release later today, what he'll be paying attention to once it's official, and how it looks for the Raiders Q discusses the Raiders strength of schedule, and how it will impact the team in this season of new faces and systems 47:35 - Shantelle Chand (Locked On Raiders Squad/WNBA Sideline Reporter) joins us with some last-minute thoughts on the Raiders schedule, and the outlook for this team going into the 2026 season We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We got our hands on the official NFL schedule! Q reacts to the opener, bye week, and rest of the schedule in real time! Plus, Kirk Morrison checks in with his reaction! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - We talked about the offensive line being one of the boxes to be checked off as an offseason priority, so who do you feel should be the leaders in the clubhouse for the starting 5, and why? Coach Klint Kubiak gives us a closer look at the zone blocking scheme and what a Rich Dennison-coached offensive line is all about, as we continue our o-line themed show 47:03 - Ari Meirov (33rdTeam.com) gives us a preview of the 2026 NFL schedule and his expectations for Thursday's release, as well as his perspective on the Raiders offseason 1:38:44 - Mike Clay (ESPN Senior Writer - NFL) breaks down his 2026 NFL Projections chart for Offensive Line starters and explains why the Raiders are ranked18th just after the draft We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): RaiderNation are not the only ones who are optimistic for the Raiders upcoming season, as we get additional insight from outside the market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What would you say is on the Raiders offseason checklist? From the work they are doing now until the start of the regular season, what needs attention? 28:01 - Paul Gutierrez (Raiders.com) reacts to Raiders owner Mark Davis being inducted into the Southern Nevada Sports HOF, and weighs in on the team's direction moving forward 1:13:04 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) brings the latest news from around the league, and shares his thoughts on the 2026 NFL schedule ahead of Thursday's release We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): CBS Sports' Mike Renner provides more perspective with his own checklist for a successful Raiders offseason 1:59:18 - Trevor Lane (LakersNation.com) weighs in on what's next for Luka and the Lakers as their season is now over, but the bigger question is, will this be the end for Lebron James? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - If you were writing a book that described your Raiders experience and fandom, what would the title be? What are you titling this chapter of Raiders football? 26:03 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst/Tackle For Loss TV) shares his thoughts on the Raiders, past and present, and what he's most excited about for the future, with what looks to be a new and improved squad 48:53 - Trey Wingo (The Wingo Network on YT) breaks down his video "The NFL’s Biggest Offseason Winners—According to Field Yates", specifically why the Raiders are getting praised for their offseason efforts thus far  1:39:58 - Q caught up with Stephen Jackson (Big 3 - Trilogy HC) at the Big 3 event last Thursday, as we finally get to hear Q's "best 3 minutes and 17 seconds interview ever!" We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We hear why "The NFL’s Biggest Offseason Winners—According to Field Yates" and Trey Wingo, includes the Silver & Black See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What is the biggest reason you have right now that the Raiders are doing things correctly? What gives you pause, if anything? And what is a moment or memory from the Raiders or sports in general, that you and your mom shared?  29:17 - Sam Warren (The Athletic - Raiders) weighs in on the Raiders future and breaks down his article, "Raiders offseason winners and losers: Ashton Jeanty in position to thrive" 43:31 - Cynthia Frelund (NFL Network/Numbers Game on YT) shares her thoughts on theNFL offseason and what stood out to her in the draft, including what the Raiders did overall 1:12:48 - Noah Fleischman (The Wolfpacker/On3 Sports - NC State) gives us some feedback on Raiders rookie DT Brandon Cleveland, as well as UDFA DE Cian Stone, both from NC State 1:48:08 - Q spoke with Nancy Lieberman (Big 3 - Power HC) at the Big 3 event on Thursday, and her thoughts on how much the league has grown since it started in 2017 We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Rob Moseley (GoDucks.com) tells us all about rookie WR Malik Benson, who the Raiders drafted in the 6th round from Oregon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - If you were putting together a Raiders Big 3, what would it be? It can be anything; Big 3 stars, position groups, all-time greats, leaders of the team, etc.  27:53 - Vinny Bonsignore (Cal Post/) shares his thoughts on the progress of the Raiders offseason, including rookie minicamp, and what he expects to see from Mendoza and company this season  49:20 - Jeremy Fowler (ESPN - NFL) gives us a look at the offseason around the NFL, and what the Raiders have been working on in rookie minicamp, with Mendoza and beyond 1:16:56 - Q caught up with Ice Cube at today's Big 3 event in Vegas, to hear the latest about the league, and what's next for the rapper, actor, and entrepreneur We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We hear a great convo with longtime NFL coach Ron Rivera, during the Raiders Hispanic Football HOF event on Tuesday 2:06:05 - Q spoke with Big 3 Commissioner and NBA legend, Clyde Drexler, about the Big 3 and what they are working on going into season number 9 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - At what point did you feel comfortable knowing that Fernando Mendoza was the guy? 27:45 - Amber Theoharis (SiriusXM - NFL/Silver & Black Show) joins us to talk all things Raiders with her reaction to the draft and her impression of Mendoza on and off the field 49:10 - Nick Shook (NFL Network) has the latest around the NFL, and breaks down his article "Ranking the top 15 NFL quarterbacks on rookie contracts in 2026", including Mendoza and O'Connell 1:16:11 - Joaquin Ruiz (Bears Insider - Cal) gives us a deep dive on rookie CB Hezekiah Masses out of Cal, and tells us what the 5th rd pick will bring to the defense and the secondary We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We recap the Raiders Hispanic Football HOF event on Tuesday, and hear from inductees Jim Plunkett, Ron Rivera and Anthony Munoz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What second year player or players are you most excited about, and why? 27:39 - Paul Gutierrez (Raiders.com) Mr. Gutierrez shares his takeaways from rookie camp and what he's seen from Mendoza, and gets us ready for tonight's Raiders Celbracion de Futbol event 47:33 - Mackenzie Hamilton (Arizona Wildcats Reporter) helps us get to know Treydan Stukes and Dalton Johnson, the two rookie Safeties from AZ, and what they're bringing to the Raiders We also hear from Stukes during Raiders rookie minicamp, and how he's feeling about his NFL journey  1:13:33 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) compares the excitement of the Texans drafting CJ Stroud to the Raiders drafting Mendoza, and gives his thoughts on what Spytek/Kubiak have done this offseason 1:35:22 - Greg Auman (Fox Sports - Bucs) comes by with his article "2026 NFL Breakout Candidates: 10 Second-Year Players Poised to Make a Leap", which includes Raiders WR Jack Bech We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): ESPN's Dan Orlovsky breaks down some film of Fernando Mendoza while with Indiana against Ohio St. last season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What is it that makes you feel confident in this coaching staff? Their history, track record, experience, or because they are new? This feels like the start of something special... When was the last time you had that feeling with this team? 27:25 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst/Tackle For Loss TV) drops some knowledge on rookie minicamp and his experiences from it, and his insight on the team and... pizza rolls! We hear from OL Trey Zuhn during rookie minicamp over the weekend, and what he'll bring to the team, while potentially providing a much-needed boost to the o-line 1:14:50 - Justin Dunk (3 Down Nation - Toronto) gives us a deep dive on UDFA OT Niklas Henning, who the Raiders plucked out of the CFL, and what the rookie could bring to the Silver & Black  1:35:56 - Brandy Flores (LV Sports Network) stops by to break down all the action from the Benavidez vs. Ramirez fight card over the weekend, and some thoughts on the Raiders We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Former NFL G, Willie Colon believes the Raiders have unfinished business this season and we absolutely agree See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Who or what are you most interested in learning about at rookie minicamp today and throughout the weekend? 27:50 - Sam Warren (The Athletic - Raiders) checks in with his insight on the Raiders and their draft, and what he'll be focused on during Raiders rookie minicamp this weekend 48:07 - Tyler Dragon (USA Today Sports) breaks down his article, "NFL free agents: Projecting landing spots for best players still available", and some potential WR options for the Raiders 1:18:12- Keyshawn Davis (Lightweight Pro Boxer) caught up with LVSN's Brandy Flores to talk Pro Boxing and his upcoming vs. Nahir Albright on May 16th 1:27:13 - Sean Zittel (Vegas Sports Today) joins Q and Brandy with his thoughts on this weekend's fight card 1:36:57 - John Veneri (Hawaii FB pxp) gives us our first look at UDFA rookie Kicker, Kansei Matsuzawa aka the Tokyo Toe, and it sounds like he will fit in well with the Silver & Black We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Ohio St. DC Matt Patricia talks about Fernando Mendoza's toughness and CBS Sports' James Palmer weighs in on CB Jermod McCoy's potential See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Now that free agency and the draft are in the books, what would you say is the most improved area of the team, and what's the area that still needs work? 23:26 - David "El Monstro" Benavidez joins Q and Brandy Flores live on Radio Row, ahead of his fight vs. Unified WBA/WBO cruiserweight champ Zurdo Ramirez on Cinco De Mayo 32:04 - Vinny Bonsignore (Cal Post/RNR 920) shares his thoughts on the Raiders draft and Mendoza, as well as the other players added to the team, ahead of rookie minicamp 48:22 - Christina Long (WholeHogSports.com - Arkansas) gives us a closer look at rookie RB Mike Washington, Jr., and what he will bring to the Raiders in a Klint Kubiak offense 1:16:15 - Ari Meirov (33rdTeam.com) stops by with the latest on storylines around the NFL, as the draft is now behind us, and the offseason rolling along with rookie minicamps getting underway We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Spytek and company took a big swing drafting CB Jermod McCoy but it looks like it may eventually end up being a homerun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Who is the under the radar pick for the Raiders? Who is the draft pick that not enough people are talking about that you believe could have a big impact? We hear from GM John Spytek, as he clears the air when it comes to the Raiders WR room for the upcoming season 48:08 - Matt Galatzan (Locked On Aggies) helps us get to know Texas A&M C Trey Zuhn, who the Raiders got in the 3rd round, and has experience playing all 5 positions on the OL 1:34:59 - Josh Ward (99.1 the Sports Animal - Tennessee) gives us a breakdown on highly touted CB, Jermod McCoy, and what the Raiders are getting with the "steal of the 2026 draft" We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): NFL Draft Analyst, Dane Brugler from The Athletic, tells us why the Raiders had one of his favorite drafts this year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Who from the Raiders draft class do you anticipate having the most impact, and why? Speaking of the draft, ESPN NFL Insider Mike Tannenbaum had some thoughts on the Raiders getting a big steal with CB Jermod McCoy in the 4th round 1:12:52 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) takes us around the league, and with the draft now over and potential rosters taking shape, reacts to how the Texans and Raiders did as minicamp is on the way 1:34:31 - We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Zac Blackerby (Locked On Auburn) gives us a closer look at Raiders rookie Edge, Keyron Crawford, and what we're getting with the 3rd round pick who has a lot of potential 2:01:25 - Brandy Flores (LV Sports Network) joins us with a recap of LV Aces Media Day, and the latest on Aja Wilson and the returning champs, as they prepare for a season that almost didn't happen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What is your overall feeling now that the draft is in the books? Who was your favorite pick and who do you have questions about? And, why? 29:15 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst/Tackle For Loss TV) reacts to what the Raiders did in the draft and tells us which players, and which moves stood out to him, and why 1:15:28 - Jacob Goins (Locked On Hoosiers) gives us a break down of Mendoza, as well as UDFAs, WR EJ Williams and RB Roman Hemby, who played alongside Fernando at Indiana 1:36:18 - Justin Melo (NFL Draft on SI) comes through with his overall thoughts on the Raiders draft and his SI article, "Treydan Stukes' Journey Is Capturing Serious NFL Draft Attention" We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): The jury is still out on our 2nd round pick, Treydan Stukes, but Dane Brugler has a lot of good things to say See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - How are we feeling now that Mendoza is the guy, with no more speculation now, and who’s next? What direction does this team go on Day 2? 27:30 - Sam Warren (The Athletic - Raiders) gives us his thoughts on the Raiders landing Mendoza and the offseason moves they've made to ensure they were prepared for him We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): ESPN's Ian Fitzsimmons tells us a great story about how one phone call changed everything for Fernando Mendoza 1:13:45 - Paul Gutierrez (Raiders.com) reacts to the Raiders drafting Fernando and what he brings to the team, and shares his hopes for the draft through this weekend, with plenty of good players still available See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What in your mind is the best outcome for the Raiders tonight? 28:28 - Vinny Bonsignore (Cal Post/RNR 920) gives us his final thoughts ahead of the draft, on how Mendoza will fit into Kubiak's system and what happens next for the Raiders  Q caught up with ESPN Analysts Jordan Reid to get some additional insight on the draft itself and how he expects the Raiders to approach all 7 rounds    We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Q chatted with Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love, arguably the top player in the draft, on his journey and what he'll be bringing to whatever NFL team he ends up with See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Who is the draft crush for you? Who is the one prospect you really want the Raiders to pick? 1 player, regardless of the round or position 35:09 - Joel Klatt (Fox Sports - NFL/CFB) caught up with media members at the draft, including Q and Brandy Flores, and shares his insight on all things 2026 NFL Draft 55:45 - We hear from one of Q's favorite prospects, DT Kayden McDonald from Ohio St. and what he's bringing to the NFL, while speaking to the media ahead of the draft tomorrow 1:15:57 - Mike D'Abate (Patriots on SI) tells us the vibe around New England amidst an eventful offseason, and what the Patriots need to improve on before making pick #31 We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Dan Patrick sat down with Fernando, so we get a little more of that Mendoza mind state and mentality before the pick is in 2:02:18 - Stacy Jo Rost (Seattle Sports 710) talks some Seahawks, and puts a bow on our 2026 Unnecessary Roughness Mock Draft by making pick 32 for the 2025 SB champs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What position group would be ok for the Raiders not to address in this draft? 10:45 - Benjamin Robinson (Grinding the Mocks) gives us a preview of the draft from a data/analytics perspective, and tells us what he thinks the Raiders should do after round 1 29:37 - Greg Bishop (SI.com) breaks down his article "How Fernando Mendoza Went From No-Name Prospect to No. 1 in the Draft" and what he learned about the soon to be Raiders QB 1:13:48 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) takes us around the NFL with big storylines and news ahead of the draft, and then makes pick #28 for Houston in our UNR Mock Draft 1:34:59 - Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network) gets us fired up for Thursday with his expertise on all things NFL Draft, including the many needs of the Raiders and what he expects from them We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): The Raiders have been very active throughout the offseason, but does it really matter if they don't build up the trenches? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - How would you describe the energy, anticipation, and excitement you have for this week? 27:58 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst/Tackle For Loss TV) shares his NFL Draft experience as a former player and his excitement for what the Raiders will be doing in this year's draft 57:24 - Charles Davis (NFL Network/CBS Sports) gets us fired up for Thursday with his insight on the draft and what we can expect from teams around the NFL, including the Raiders 1:16:34 - Vic Tafur (The Athletic - 49ers) joins us from the Bay to talk about the 49ers and what they've done to improve their roster in the offseason, before making the 27th pick for SF in our Mock Draft We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): With the 2026 NFL Draft just days away, we get some extra info from GM John Spytek on the Raiders QB situation 2:04:37 - Chris Rose (American Gladiators pxp) tells us all about the 2026 reboot of American Gladiators, and what we can expect in this season, which just began airing on Prime TV See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.