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Unnecessary Roughness with Q Myers
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Q taps into the heart and soul of Raider Nation on the Daily, with great topics, great guests and most importantly with you Raider Nation. Your Radio Station, your show Unnecessary Roughness on Raider Nation Radio 920
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STICK TO THE SCRIPT
RaiderNation - Why do you think this season and the future will be better than what we've seen in the recent past? 26:42 - Vinny Bonsignore (CalPost/RNR 920) weighs in on what saw during the preseason and what he expects from this Raiders team when our season starts in 10 days We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We get some perspective from the National Media on Mike Washington, Jr. and a look at the Raiders RB room 1:14:23 - Amber Theoharis (Raiders.com/SiriusXM) shares her preseason takeaways ahead of next week's season opener, with thoughts on the QB room and the team's outlook 1:34:19 - Omar Ruiz (NFL Network) gives us his NFL insight with the season starting in less than a week, including his expectations for this Raiders team in the upcoming season Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): The NBA handed down some very severe punishments for the LA Clippers and their owner for violating salary cap circumvention rules to get Kawhi Leonard See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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WORST KEPT SECRET
RaiderNation - What is the most intriguing storyline to follow for you? How do you feel about Kirk Cousins being named the starter? 23:54 - Brandy Flores (LV Sports Network) stops by to share her insight on the Raiders, including takeaways from today's practice with Kubiak announcing Cousins as QB1 43:43 - Bryant McFadden (CBS Sports) reacts to the shocking news that Kirk Cousins will start Week 1, and gives us a look at news and storylines around the rest of the league Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): This entire game is getting flushed, as the Pirates walk it off on an error to spoil the Giants' comeback, with a 13-12 final We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Brandy Flores joins once more as we hear her conversation with Raiders legendary QB, Jim Plunkett See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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MORE IS REQUIRED
RaiderNation - What is your opinion on what and how success for the Raiders will be judged this season? 28:53 - We join GM John Spytek and AGM Brian Stark live for their press conference today, and get their thoughts on all things Raiders, as we head into the regular season 1:13:25- John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) weighs in on NFL storylines and news of the day, and joins the convo about what would be a successful season for the Raiders 1:33:43 - Richie Incognito (Former Raiders OL) drops by to introduce his new show, "Initial Contact", Mondays/Fridays on YouTube, and his perspective on this Raiders team 2:08:47 - Raiders Tom Flores Coach of the Week - Kenneth Rossi (Somerset Academy Losee HS HC) checks in to talk about his first ever win as a coach for this team this year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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TOUGH CONVERSATIONS
RaiderNation - What stood out to you the most from the roster moves the Raiders made on Sunday? 26:41 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst) reacts to the Raiders initial 53-man roster, what it was like for him as a former player, and his thoughts on the Raiders roster heading into Week 1 47:34 - Emory Hunt (Football Gameplan) gets us ready for Week 1 of NFL regular season with matchups that are most intriguing to him, and weighs in on when Mendoza could see some action We caught up with RB Mike Washington, Jr. after last week's preseason finale to hear the standout rookie's thoughts on the upcoming season and being prepared for an increased role 1:13:44 - Brian Peacock (Locked On 49ers) gives us a look at the only player the Raiders have claimed off waivers so far, CB Darell Luter, Jr., and what he could bring to the Silver & Black We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Our Brandy Flores sat down with Raiders HOFer Marcus Allen during Alumni Weekend to discuss Raiders, past, present and future We hear G Caleb Rogers and rookie S Treydan Stukes' thoughts, with the regular season around the corner, and what they are looking to prove in their respective roles with this Raiders team Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): A bigtime Texas HS Football team learned a hard lesson in sportsmanship, refusing a pregame handshake, then, getting whooped, 38-14 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT
RaiderNation - Your overall assesment of this team now that preseason is in the books; who and what do you feel good about, and who and what is still a question? 26:57 - Sam Warren (The Athletic - Raiders) breaks down the Raiders preseason, ahead of roster cutdowns on Sunday, and what he saw among the position group competitions 46:28 - Tyler Dragon (USA Today Sports) gives us a look around the league with the big NFL news and storylines, including the Raiders and the QB room, with 2 weeks to the regular season opener 1:14:30 - Matt Neverett (UNLV Rebels Play-by-Play) sets the scene for the Rebels home opener vs. Memphis, and what we can expect to see in an exciting Week 0 matchup We hear from Raiders G Jackson Powers-Johnson after last night's preseason finale, and his thoughts on where the team is, as they make their way to the regular season We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Former Raiders LB, Matt Millen doesn't hold back his feelings about the Raiders QB room and the run game Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): An imposter posing as a 49ers WR scammed women for $1.3 million in a sophisticated scheme, but has been caught! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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THE BIG HEIST
RaiderNation - With roster cutdowns coming this Sunday, who do you think can steal a job tonight? 28:11 - Vinny Bonsignore (CalPost/RNR 920) gets us ready for the preseason finale against the Niners, and tells us who he thinks could step up and steal one of the few open roster spots, ahead of Sunday's official 53-man roster deadline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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PART OF THE GAME
RaiderNation - What key contributor, who we already know is making the team, needs more time on tasks and should play Thursday, and why? 26:18 - Sam Gordon (LVRJ - Raiders) helps us put a bow on Raiders training camp with all his takeaways, and what he'll be looking for during Thursday's final preseason game 45:54 - John Lund (KNBR - San Francisco) gives us a look at Thursday's preseason finale with the 49ers, and what we should expect from San Fran when they come to town 1:41:21 - Rocky Boiman (ESPN - CFB) shares his insight on the current landscape of College Football, as several players have now left the NFL to come back to CFB, and his reaction to this developing situation, being a former NFL player himself Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): We're flushing Brewers' rookie SS, Cooper Pratt, whose throwing error was a big reason for Milwaukee 3-2 loss to the Mets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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ON THE MEND
RaiderNation - We won't see the team again until Thursday's final preseason game; what is it that you still question or are not sure about when it comes to this team? 26:29 - Paul Gutierrez (Raiders.com) talks all things Raiders with 1 game left in the preseason, and his expectations for the team with roster cutdowns this Sunday 46:21 - We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Lincoln Kennedy (Raiders Analyst) tells us what Thursday's Raiders Alumni Day is all about and what he hopes to see against the 49ers 1:12:05 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) gives us his insight on the big storylines around the NFL, as the season slowly creeps up with plenty of questions still remaining 1:33:04 - Brandy Flores (LV Sports Network) drops by with a full synopsis of Raiders training camp, from roster competition to RB room adjustments, leading up to Week 1 vs. the Dolphins 1:58:57 - Raiders Tom Flores Coach of the Week - Coach Deumaine Reeder (Clark HS Football HC) joins Q to discuss his team and getting the win in their season opener against Douglas HS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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ONE DAY AT A TIME
RaiderNation - If the Raiders don't have Ashton Jeanty for a significant amount of time, how does that change your expectations for the upcoming season? 26:31 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst) shares his takeaways from joint practice, and the Raiders win last week, then reacts to Jeanty's injury and what the future looks like We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Brandy Flores caught up with DT Thomas Booker to talk about the anticipation of this season and his Raiders Craig Long Award he received in January 1:34:25 - Cynthia Frelund (NFL Network/Number Game on YT) gives us a look at news and storylines around the league, including Jeanty's injury, as the final week of preseason commences We hear from Mark Davis and Sandra Douglass Morgan, as the Raiders made history today with a $25 million donation that will help build the first ever stand-alone children's hospital Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): Another Mariners game, another flushing, after they got a 19-2 beatdown from the Cubs, 5 days after a 22-0 loss to the Brewers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A TALE OF TWO HALVES
RaiderNation - Overall thoughts on what you saw last night? What did you like and what concerns you the most? 27:11 - Vinny Bonsignore (CalPost/RNR 920) takes us inside the huddle with his good and bad takeaways from the Raiders comeback win over Houston, and what's next for the Silver & Black 48:07 - Mike Golic (ESPN Radio) stops by to talk all things NFL, about halfway through the preseason, including what he saw from Mendoza and the Raiders in their win last night We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Brandy Flores gives us a recap of the Raiders week in Houston, and the good and bad she saw throughout game 2 1:43:31 - Amber Theoharis (SiriusXM/Raiders.com) tells us what she saw at Raiders/Texans joint practice earlier today, and what he expects from both teams as the season gets closer We hear from Raiders rookie standout RB Mike Washington after yet another impactful game on Thursday, and where his head is with the regular season around the corner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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PUT UP OR SHUT UP!
RaiderNation - Who and what do you want to see from this team tomorrow? What is it you will be looking for, and who will we be talking about on Aloha Friday? 27:33 - Vinny Bonsignore from The Morning Tailgate and The California Post shares his takeaways from Tuesday's joint practice against the Houston Texans and what he is expecting to see tomorrow in the Raiders' second preseason outing We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We listen back to Louis Riddick and Steve Smith discuss the Raiders' QB options before taking calls from RaiderNation 1:12:04 - Lincoln Kennedy, Raiders broadcaster, joins the program to discuss the current situation along the offensive line, what second-year WR D'Onté Thornton needs to show, and his thoughts on the defense 1:33:30 - Brandy Flores of Las Vegas Sports Network connects with Q from Houston to break down her observations and takeaways from a physical day of Raiders/Texans joint practice Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): The Milwaukee Brewers blanked the Seattle Mariners 22-0 last night in MLB action We wrap the show with more thoughts as RaiderNation chimes in See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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TEACHABLE MOMENTS
RaiderNation - After hearing today's camp reports - the good moments worth celebrating and the tough ones to learn from - are you feeling more encouraged or discouraged, and why? 25:46 - Paul Gutierrez (Raiders.com) breaks down his article "Joint practices are the sweet spot – controlled chaos fueling real improvement", and talks all things Raiders with Q We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Our buddy Sam Warren from The Athletic talks about how QBs Coach Mike Sullivan is working with Mendoza in the same way he did for Carr in his rookie season 1:11:35 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) tells us what he saw at Raiders/Texans joint practice earlier today, and what he expects from both teams as the season gets closer We hear Q's 1 on 1 convo with 2nd year WR Jack Bech, earlier at today's joint practice with the Texans, and what he is hoping to achieve in this upcoming season 2:00:04 - Raiders Tom Flores Coach of the Week is back and today it's Churchill County HS Football HC Calvin Connors, after his team's 32-30 upset win over Bishop Manogue See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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IT'S GOIN DOWN IN H-TOWN
RaiderNation - What do you believe will be the most beneficial part of the joint practices with the Texans? 26:20 - Kirk Morisson (Raiders Color Analyst) shares his takeaways from Thursday's loss, and gets us ready for joint practices, where he says we'll learn a lot more about the team Our Brandy Flores gives us a full recap of today's Raiders practice, Day 13 to be exact, and what she expects to see all week long during joint practices in Houston 1:13:10 - Charean Williams (Pro Football Talk) gives us a look around the league with the biggest NFL storylines and news, including Von Miller landing in Dallas, and the Raiders joint practices with the Texans We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We revisit Raiders HOF TE Dave Casper's legendary TD in SB XI, via ESPN's "I Caught a Touchdown in the Superbowl" series Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): The Rays are getting flushed after a 6th inning that saw the Orioles add 7 runs to their 3-1 lead, resulting in a 10-2 final We caught up with C Tyler Linderbaum after Thursday's game, to get his thoughts on where the team can improve as they prepare for the start of the season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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COOL YOUR JETS!
RaiderNation - Give us 1 good, 1 bad, and 1 overreaction from last night's 27-14 loss to the Cardinals? 26:43 - Sam Warren (The Athletic - Raiders) reacts to Raiders preseason game 1, what he was able to take away from their performance, and what stood out to him the most 45:15 - We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Lindsay Rhodes (SumerSports.com) weighs in on the NFL preseason, including the Raiders, and the importance of O-line continuity Our Brandy Flores caught up with WR Jack Bech, who had an impressive preseason game 1, and how he feels after an impactful performance, including a nice TD We hear from standout rookie RB, Mike Washington after a fantastic debut, and newly added OL, Spencer Burford to see how they feel with 1 game out of the way Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): Welp, we already have to flush the Raiders defense, specifically the Secondary, who let the Cardinals drop 27 on us We go inside the Raiders locker room once more, to hear from the rookie WR Malik Benson, who has been showing a lot of potential throughout camp and in last night's game See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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WE ARE BACK!!!
RaiderNation - What would you determine as a successful night in tonight's preseason action? 25:33 -Vinny Bonsignore (CalPost/RNR 920) talks all things Raiders, leading up to tonight's game, and what he is hoping to learn about the many new players out there 44:57 - Bo Brack (PHNX Cardinals - Reporter) gives us the inside scoop on our preseason game 1 matchup with the Cardinals, and tells us what we can expect from them tonight 1:10:33 - We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Louis Riddick (ESPN - NFL) joins us with insight on the NFL and the Raiders, including rookie standout Zeke Masses 1:37:27 - Sam Gordon (LVRJ - Raiders) shares his thoughts on the Raiders going from training camp into preseason action tonight, and what he will paying attention 1:55:20 - Amber Theoharis (SiriusXM/Raiders.com) takes us right into our 1st preseason game with her perspective on everything the Raiders have done leading up to this moment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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YOU GOT KNOCKED TF OUT
RaiderNation - What do the Raiders need to do inside their division to show that this team is absolutely headed in the right direction? Do the Raiders have what it takes to compete in the AFC West? 25:28 - Steve Wyche (NFL Network) shares his takeaways from last week's exciting HOF game and induction ceremony, and his thoughts on the Raiders vs. the AFC West We hear from standout rookie WR Malik Benson during Raiders practice and what we can expect from him this season, after having an impactful training camp so far We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Kirk Cousins talks being reunited with Klint Kubiak, and what he will bring to the Raiders as the new HC 1:32:33 - Chris Carlin (ESPN - New York) gives us his insight on news and notes around the NFL and the Raiders, as we ramp up to Thursday when we'll see preseason action 1:59:34 - Trevor Lane (LakersNation.com) checks in with the latest on the very profitable sale of the Lakers, how it will impact the franchise, as well as the rest of the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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DEVELOPING STORY
RaiderNation - What are your biggest takeaways from the first unofficial depth chart, with the understanding that it's unofficial and it's 90 men, not 53? We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Q caught up with CB Decam Richardson, as he preps for the upcoming season, cause you know, DBs win games 47:28 - Lincoln Kennedy (Raiders Analyst) is back to tell us all he's seen from the Raiders offseason and training camp and gets us ready for Thursday's preseason opener 1:14:44 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) shares his insight on the big storylines in the NFL, with several preseason games this Thursday, including the Raiders/Cardinals 1:35:50 - Liz Loza (ESPN - Fantasy Football) tells us about the ESPN Fantasy Football Marathon she is hosting, August 24–25, and shares her wisdom on all things Fantasy Football Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): Morning Tailgate had the audacity to say they want to see Mendoza start all 4 quarters in Thursday's preseason game, so we let em have it See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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DOUBLE TROUBLE
RaiderNation - Realistic expectations for the RB room; where do you think the 1-2 punch of Jeanty and Washington can rank this season? 27:57 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst/Tackle for Loss TV) weighs in on the first 2 weeks of practices, and his expectations for the RB room and the rest of the team We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Sticking with the RB room, we hear from a stronger, faster and wiser Jeanty while at practice over the weekend 1:14:39 - Brandy Flores (LV Sports Network) shares her takeaways from being at every Raiders practice so far, and the various position group competitions, including the CBs, RBs and QBs More from the RB room, as we hear Q's 1 on 1 convo with rookie RB Mike Washington, Jr. during Raiders training camp, and how the offseason has been for him Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): The NL West-leading Dodgers said hold my beer, as they have now lost 3 consecutive series for the first time since summer of 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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WRITE YOUR OWN STORY
RaiderNation - What storyline has excited you the most about this team-building process by the Raiders? 27:32 - Sam Warren (The Athletic - Raiders) tells us what caught his attention all week at Raiders practice, and his thoughts on the competition among several position groups 46:12 - Cynthia Frelund (NFL Network) reacts to the exciting HOF game she was on site for, and shares her insight on the latest news around the NFL, as the regular season begins soon We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): The Maxx Crosby trade convos continue to the dismay of many, even a big Raiders backer in Rich Eisen 1:33:28 - Amber Theoharis (SiriusXM/Raiders.com) joins Q to talk all things Raiders, some takeaways from training camp, and what she's hoping to see by Week 1 vs. Miami Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): Purdue's Athletic Director, Tommy McClelland tried to diss Indiana University and let's just say, it didn't go well See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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LEAN WIT IT, ROCK WIT IT
RaiderNation - How much will the Raiders be able to lean on their QB play? How far can Cousins/Mendoza take this team this season? 27:14 - Vinny Bonsignore (Cal Post/RNR 920) reacts to what he saw at today's practice, and how the team and the QB room is coming along with the season rapidly approaching 47:48 - Ari Meirov (The33rdTeam.com) takes us into the start of NFL preseason tonight, with his insight on today's biggest storylines, with 1 month to regular season action We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): DBs win games! So, you know Q was chatting with 2nd year CB Darien Porter to discuss the upcoming season 1:33:59 - Mike Sando (The Athletic - NFL) breaks down his 2026 NFL QB Tier List, ranked by 50 Coaches and Executives, and how the rankings were decided, including where Cousins landed Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): Welp, we are flushing the Athletics again, who made history as losers of 12 straight series for the first time in 110 years See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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LAYING THE FOUNDATION
RaiderNation - What position group are you most fired up about? What position group will get the Raiders an extra win or two? What position group do you think will surprise the league? 27:56 - Paul Gutierrez (Raiders.com) tells us what he learned from his convo with Richie Incognito, and what has stood out to him so far in both weeks of training camp 47:18 - Nick Shook (NFL Network) gets us ready for Thursday's HOF game and gives us the latest news and notes around the NFL, as preseason is officially underway tomorrow 1:16:51 - Justin Melo (NFL Draft on SI) stops by with his article, "Six NFL Rookies Drafted Outside the First Round Already Surpassing Expectations at Training Camp", which includes not one, but two Raiders 1:42:40 - Tisha Thompson (ESPN Investigative Reporter) breaks down the 6-part 30 for 30 podcast series, "The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani," on the sports gambling and theft scandal involving Ohtani and his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): The Red Sox have turned things around and beat up the White Sox, 14-2, on their way to another win See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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GETTING BETTER EVERYDAY
RaiderNation - What are your expectations for the Raiders, and what will it take for them to exceed those expectations? 26:05 - Sam Gordon (LVRJ - Raiders) shares his takeaways from the 2 Raiders padded practices, including what/who stood out to him and his expectations this season 1:13:07 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) has the latest on news and storylines in the NFL, with preseason around the corner, and Raiders/Texans joint practice in 2 weeks 1:38:48 - Q got a chance to chat with DT Tonka Hemingway, who has been very impressive at training camp so far, as he gets ready for a big 2nd season along with the defense We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Maxx Crosby is letting it be known that he is a Raider to the core, and excited to get this team back to winning See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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PADS ON, GLOVES OFF
RaiderNation - What has stood out and excited you the most about camp so far, and what has frustrated or disappointed you the most so far? 26:36 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst) shares his thoughts on Raiders camp after 5 practices, including the culture and buy-in from players, as they ramp up to Week 1 1:13:14 - Omar Ruiz (NFL Network) recaps the sights and sounds of Sunday's practice and position group battles that got his attention, and tells us what else is going on around the NFL 1:34:03 - Q caught up with OG Caleb Rogers after today's practice to talk about preparing for his 2nd year with many changes to the team, and the OL competition he is in We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): As training camp rolls on, the QB battle continues to be a big storyline, so we get some feedback from Coach Kubiak See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A SIGN OF THINGS TO COME
RaiderNation - We always hear, "The greatness of the Raiders is in its future." What do you think about that future? Is this the beginning of that arrival? How will you know? 25:58 - Sam Warren (The Athletic - Raiders) shares his takeaways from Raiders training camp all week long, who and what stood out to him with the season around the corner 1:11:15 - Jesse Merrick (Silver & Black Sports Network) tells us what he saw in the first 3 days of training camp and why he feels the future looks bright for this new and improved squad 1:32:47 - Bryant McFadden (CBS Sports) talks about what he learned while talking to several Raiders players and watching them during Day 2 of Raiders training camp We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): You know the future is bright when the Raiders Secondary is doing football right, and they've been doing just that in training camp See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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WHAT A RUSH
27:45 - Vinny Bonsignore (CalPost/RNR 920) weighs in on the Raiders, as training camp rolls on, and tells us what he's excited to see in camp and once the season gets going 46:44 - Tyler Dragon (USA Today Sports) brings his article "Will Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs retake the division? Predicting the AFC West", and the latest NFL and Raiders news 1:11:32 - Max Chadwick (PFF) breaks down his "PFF Tackle Rankings: The top 32 players ahead of the 2026 NFL season", and why Kolton Miller landed outside the top 10 We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We shift to what many consider an improved Raiders defense and expectations for DC Rob Leonard's squad this year Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): Q and Ari spent way too long trying to recall an important NFL analytics stat with no success, so today, we flushed ourselves! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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IT'S ALL ABOUT WE
RaiderNation - How much do you believe this team will benefit from buying into "We, and not I?" 27:09 - Jabari Young (Forbes) stops to breakdown his latest interview piece: "From Lawyer To NFL Team President: How Sandra Douglass Morgan Operates The Raiders" 46:57 - Cynthia Frelund (NFL Network) gives us her insight on the big news and storylines as NFL training camp rolls on, including the big topic; QB1 for the Raiders We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We continue with the We, not I" theme as get some reassurance from GM John Spytek and even Jabari Young 1:34:36 - Brandy Flores (LV Sports Network) shares her takeaways from Raiders camp thus far, and competition amongst some position groups, including the QBs Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): College Football and the NCAA gets flushed after suspending a Tennessee player just for accepting a $427 plane ticket See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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WE HAVE ARRIVED
RaiderNation - Training Camp is here, practice starts tomorrow; what is the camp competition that you are most intrigued by, and why? 26:49 - Shantelle Chand (Locked On Raiders Squad show) weighs in on Vita Vea's trade request, and what she'll be looking for during Raiders training camp this week 46:52 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst) shares his takeaways from the start of training camp with many position group battles between both the rookies and vets 1:14:07 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) takes us around the league with his insight on training camp storylines for the Raiders and the NFL, including Vita Vea's trade request 1:34:57- We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Ted Nguyen (The Athletic - Raiders) gives us his insight on the start of Raiders camp and position group battles Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): One of the best teams in the MLB, the Atlanta Braves surprisingly got beat down by one of the worst in the NY Mets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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YOU UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF THE DARK SIDE
RaiderNation - Are the Raiders being overlooked right now? Do you expect them to outperform expectations, and why? 46:48 - Paul Gutierrez (Raiders.com) gets us ready for training camp with a recap of his one-on-one with Fernando Mendoza, and some early expectations for this team We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We get additional perspective on Mendoza from both former Raiders GM Tom Telesco and Pat McAfee Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): Yikes, over in MLB, the Marlins are in the middle of a 12-game losing streak, but their manager doesn't seem to be too concerned See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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CHRISTMAS IN JULY
RaiderNation - "Christmas in July": What is the one gift you would give the Raiders ahead of the start of training camp, and why? 25:35 - Sam Warren (The Athletic - Raiders) takes us into the weekend with his insight on all things Raiders and the QBs, as we get ready for training camp to begin 46:30 - Trey Wingo (The Wingo Network) shares his thoughts on the Raiders QB room and the latest around the NFL, with training camps officially underway starting next week We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We hear Kirk Morrison on another show, providing his expertise on the team and expectations for the defense 1:33:31 - Alex Clancy (Locked On Cardinals) helps wrap up our early opponent previews with the Cardinals, our Week 17 matchup, and their strength, weakness and x-factor 1:59:03 - Andre Snellings (ESPN - NBA) reacts to Lebron James finally choosing the Sixers as his final destination, and if he thinks this will result in a title for all parties involved See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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OPEN TO WORK
RaiderNation - Now that Mendoza is signed, sealed and delivered, what do you believe it will take for Mendoza to win the job? 26:24 - Vinny Bonsignore (CalPost/RNR 920) takes us inside the huddle as rookie training camp is officially underway, and reacts to Mendoza finally signing his deal today 48:08 - Bill Barnwell (ESPN - NFL) gives us the latest around the NFL and the Raiders, along with his article, "NFL All-Backup Team: Could a roster of bench players contend?" We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Now that Mendoza is officially signed, the "when should he start?" conversation gets even more serious 1:33:47 - Marlon Wayans (Actor, Comedian, Producer) joins us in studio to ahead of his MGM Grand shows this weekend, and the many ventures he's been working on See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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WATCH AND LEARN
RaiderNation - What two things do you want to learn about this team by the end of training camp? There are plenty of things to keep our eye on during training camp, but one position group and one player in particular, are getting a lot of attention We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Maxx Crosby is going to rookie camp! He lets it be known he is very excited about that, and so are we! 46:59 - Aaron Schatz (FTN Fantasy - Chief Analytics Officer) tells us about his new book and breaks down his article "Ranking NFL teams by under-25 talent: Pats, Texans lead list" 1:12:50 - Mary Kay Cabot (Cleveland.com) checks in with an early look at the Raiders Week 12 opponent, the Browns, and their strength, weakness and x-factor this season 1:33:58 - Jim Wyatt (TennesseeTitans.com) continues our early opponent previews with our Week 16 matchup and one of the Raiders 3 wins last season, the Tennessee Titans Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): The Phillies earned a flushing after some very messy baserunning resulted in a double play and a loss in their game vs. LA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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DOUBLE WHAMMY
RaiderNation - Where do you believe the Raiders improved the most this offseason? Where do you believe they need the most help? 26:46 - Amber Theoharis (SiriusXM/Raiders.com) shares her Raiders insight, with rookie camp 2 days away, and what she'll have an eye out for in camp and into the season We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Is there really a QB battle in Vegas? There are two sides to the story, but we get some clarity from Ian Rapoport 1:13:42- John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) weighs in on the latest around the NFL, including grass fields vs. artificial turf and the Raiders as they prepare for training camp 1:35:25 - Stacy Jo Rost (Seattle Sports) stops by to tell us the strength, weakness, and x-factor for the defending SB champ and Raiders Week 10 opponent, the Seahawks 2:01:30 - Vic Tafur (The Athletic - 49ers) gives us a preview of another very challenging Raiders opponent, the 49ers, who they'll face Week 9 amidst a tough 3-game stretch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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READY, WILLING, AND ABLE
RaiderNation - Which player do you want to see take on a bigger role and emerge as a breakout performer? One player on offense, one player on defense 26:42 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst) tells us what he experienced as a rookie in training camp and what he expects to see when Raiders rookies report this Tuesday 48:21 - Tyler Dragon (USA Today Sports) gets us ready for rookie training camps starting across the league, including the Raiders, and his insight on this week's NFL storylines We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): The NFL top 100 has Brock Bowers ranked at 60, and we all seem to be anticipating a huge 2026 season for him 1:33:57 - Dan Leberfeld (JetsConfidential.com) gives us an early preview of our Week 8 opponent, the Jets, with their strength, weakness, and x-factor going into this season Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): Oh boy, another A's performance gets flushed after getting beatdown by the Nationals on Friday in a 23-4 loss See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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CHANGING LANES
RaiderNation - What gives you the confidence that Klint Kubiak can successfully make the transition from OC to HC? 27:28 - Ted Ngyuen (The Athletic - Raiders) recaps his interview with a former Raiders OC, and shares his insight on the Raiders; Kubiak's offense and their upgraded defense We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): A big topic among local and National Media is the excitement of pairing Brock Bowers with a Klint Kubiak offense 1:10:07- Vinny Bonsignore (CalPost/RNR 920) is back again! But today he joins us to preview Rams/Raiders Week 7, with a look at LA's strength, weakness, and x-factor 1:41:11 - Brandy Flores (LV Sports Network) caught up with Baron Davis during NBA Summer League to talk all things Vegas sports, and eventually getting an NBA team Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): Speaking of NBA Summer League, the Hawks dropped a deuce in their 96-64 loss to the Grizzlies, so you know we flushed that performance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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MAKE OR BREAK
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.
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HURRY UP AND WAIT
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.
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ON THE RIGHT TRACK
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.
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IT WILL REVEAL ITSELF
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.
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#1, SMASH HIT, OFF THE CHARTS, CLASSIC
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.
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LET ME UPGRADE YOU
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.
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MAXX IS A BAD MUTHA... SHUT YO MOUTH!
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.
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A GRAIN OF SALT
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.
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READY, SET, GO
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.
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FIRED UP FOR FATHER'S DAY AND RAIDERS ROOKIES
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.
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THERE'S ONLY ONE BALL
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.
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HOPES AND DREAMS
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.
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AHEAD OF THE GAME
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.
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FOR THE GREATER GOOD
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.
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RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
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.
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VERY INTENTIONAL
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.
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