Unnecessary Roughness with Q Myers

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.

RaiderNation - Who is your favorite drafted player that never turned out to be that guy? Who were you most fired up about? Who is your favorite Raider that was not a star? 28:57 - Sam Warren (The Athletic - Raiders) makes his RNR 920 debut with his first impressions covering the team, thoughts on the offseason, Mendoza and a very important 2026 draft 47:44 - Lorin Cox (Locked On Bears) tells us what the vibe is in Chicago, coming off a playoff appearance last season, and what their roster needs are before picking for the Bears at #25 1:14:56 - Sal Capaccio (WGR 550 - Bills) weighs in on the Bills offseason and what changes they've made to improve ahead of the draft, then makes the 26th pick for Buffalo in our UNR Mock Draft We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): The Raiders are indeed ready for a QB, and if you don't agree, pull up a chair and listen to what Q has to say about it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Which area or position group will see the most improvement on this team in this season? 28:04 - Vinny Bonsignore (Cal Post/RNR 920) shares his takeaways from the Spytek/Spark presser, and his thoughts on the Raiders draft and what they need to do after round 1 We hear some draft insight from ESPN's Mel Kiper, Jr. on what the Raiders could be doing in the 2nd round and beyond, during his pre-draft conference call this morning 1:14:40 - Chris Hayre (CBS LA/Chargers Weekly podcast) gives us the latest on our AFC West rival and the addition of Mike McDaniel, before picking at 22 for the Chargers in our Mock Draft 1:34:47 - Louis Dibiase (Locked On Eagles) stops by to talk about the Eagles and what their offseason priorities are for the roster, then makes the pick for Philly at #23 in our Mock draft We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Former NFL WR Greg Jennings says the Raiders are ready for a QB like Mendoza to start turning things around! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What could the Raiders do in next week's draft that will get you most fired up? And what would disappoint you the most? 27:53 - Ted Nguyen (The Athletic - NFL film) stops by to discuss his piece, "Are the Las Vegas Raiders on the upswing? Why this offseason offers optimism," and why he believes so 47:36 - Mike DeFabo (The Athletic - Steelers) joins us with a look at the Steelers and where their roster needs the most improvement, then picks at 21 for them in our Mock Draft 1:16:19 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) gives us a look around the NFL, with the draft around the corner, and his perspective on what we could see in Pittsburgh next week 1:41:57 - Dane Brugler (The Athletic - NFL Draft) breaks down his massive 7 round Mock Draft, "The Beast", including his insight on the Raiders draft and Mendoza at #1 We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): A member of RaiderNation gave us a 11-point inspection, so to speak, for the Raiders and got us all ready for our trip to the draft!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What is the position group you feel needs the most attention or is currently the weakest link? 28:08 - Brandy Flores (LVSportsNetwork.com - Social Media Manager) joins Q at Raiders HQ to talk all things Raiders and what she wants to learn from today's GM/AGM presser 53:12 - We hear what GM John Spytek and AGM Brian Stark have to say, live during today's Raiders pre-draft presser 1:33:58 - Justin Melo (NFL Draft on SI) breaks down his article, "Late-Round NFL Draft Big Board: 25 Hidden Value Prospects", and shares his insight on the draft and the Raiders We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We compare the Titans approach to Cam Ward in his rookie season, to the Raiders approach with Mendoza going into this season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Raiders are having their pre-draft press conference on Tuesday; what do you want to ask or learn from GM John Spytek? 28:18 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst) weighs in on the Raiders as they prepare for a very important upcoming draft, and how Cousins will help Kubiak in his 1st year as HC 49:23 - EJ Snyder (Bootleg Football - NFL Draft) gets us ready for the 2026 NFL Draft with his insight on the DT and WR depth in this class, and what the Raiders should do at #36 1:16:02 - Sheena Quick (Fox Sports 1340 - Panthers) talks about the Panthers offseason, after making the playoffs last season, then makes the #19 pick for Carolina in our UNR Mock Draft We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Everyone wants to know who the Raiders Week 1 starter at QB will be, but Ian Rapoport and others believe the writing is on the wall already See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - If Kayden McDonald (DT from Ohio St.) is there along with Denzel Boston (WR from Washington), who should the Raiders take and why?  27:33 - Adam Hill (LV Review Journal/ESPN Las Vegas) shares his insight on the Raiders offseason ahead of the draft, and what Cousins' role will be when Mendoza arrives  48:44- Nick Shook (NFLNetwork.com) gives us his thoughts on the NFL Draft, and what he expects to see, including how the Raiders should build around Mendoza, along with Cousins 1:14:12 - Al Karsten (Pride of Detroit - Lions) tells us about the vibe around Detroit and their roster needs after a lackluster season, then makes the 17th pick for them in our Mock Draft 1:35:08 - Matthew Coller (Purple Insider.com - Vikings) talks about the Vikings offseason and their draft needs, after adding QB Kyler Murray, before making pick #18 for the Vikings We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): As we further debate the Raiders draft approach, we get a closer look at Kayden McDonald from 2 of the best Draft Analysts in the biz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Is there a player who, if available at 30, you'd want the Raiders to make a move up and draft?  28:49 - Vinny Bonsignore (CalPost/RNR 920) shares his thoughts on the addition of Cousins and what the Raiders need to prioritize in the upcoming draft after taking Mendoza at 1  48:37 - Sarah Ellison (Ravens Vault) gives perspective on the failed Crosby trade, amidst an eventful offseason for both teams, then picks at 14 for Baltimore in our Mock Draft 1:14:49 - Greg Auman (Fox Sports - Bucs) weighs in on a relatively quiet Bucs offseason, and what he thinks they need in the upcoming draft, before making pick #15 in our Mock Draft  We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): With the draft nearing, we've been discussing many different players and today we hear about WR Zachariah Branch from the one and only Mel Kiper, Jr. 2:02:39 - Emory Hunt (FB Gameplan - NFL Draft) breaks down his Football Gameplan 2026 Draft Guide, and gives us his insight on the upcoming draft, including priorities for the Raiders See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Thoughts on what you heard from Kirk Cousins press conference; what stood out the most? 9:38- Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM - NFL) tells us about some important upcoming events he is a part of, and what ​he's learned about Kirk Cousins over many years covering and playing in the NFL 47:48 - Trey Wingo (Trey Wingo Network) breaks down his pod with former NFL QB Kurt Warner on being patient with developing rookie NFL QBs, such as Fernando Mendoza  1:14:37 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) talks about his PVIL Documentary and an award he's being honored with, while also giving us NFL insight with 2 weeks until the draft 1:33:40 - Greg Beacham (AP - Rams) stops by with a look at the Rams and their roster needs ahead of the draft, before making pick #13 for the LA Rams in our UNR Mock Draft We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Kirk Cousins is a Raider! We hear from the veteran QB and his thoughts on joining the team in his introductory presser today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Are there players that have something to prove or is it all on the coaches as caller Raider Martian Marv said? If you say coaches, who are you thinking, and why?  28:04 - Amber Theoharis (SiriusXM/Raiders.com) tells us what she learned in her interview with Raiders new QB, Kirk Cousins, and how his addition will impact the team and Mendoza 46:56 - Sam Bruchhaus (SumerSports.com) comes through to talk all things NFL Draft, including QB value and someday 2 or 3 players/position groups that stand out to him 1:13:03 - Travis Wingfield (MiamiDolphins.com) checks in with some insight on the Dolphins and the direction of the organization, then makes the #11 pick in our UNR Mock Draft  1:33:07 - Kyle Youmans (Talkin' Cowboys podcast) gives his thoughts on the Cowboys offseason and biggest roster needs, before picking at 12 for Dallas in our Mock Draft We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Kirk Morrison relates his rookie season to what Mendoza will encounter under Cousins' tutelage, and former QB Nick Foles reinforces the point See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Is there a realistic number of wins that should be expected from this team in 2026? 27:57 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst) breaks down what he saw from Mendoza at IU's Pro Day last week, and reacts to the addition of Cousins into Kubiak's system 49:04 - Jesse Newell (The Athletic - Chiefs) talks about Kansas City's offseason, including the rehab of Mahomes, and then makes pick #9 for the Chiefs in our UNR Mock Draft 1:15:16 - Ben Baby (Espn - Bengals) checks in with the latest on the Bengals, amidst a relatively quiet offseason, and what their draft priorities before picking for them at 10 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What has happened this offseason that has either surprised you or upset you? Is there anything else you feel the Raiders need to get accomplished before the draft? 28:41 - Paul Gutierrez (Raiders.com) weighs in on the NFL owners meetings, including MD's succession plan and Vegas hosting SB LXIII, and the Raiders plans for the 2026 draft 48:29 - Tyler Dragon (USA Today Sports) takes us through the NFL with the big storylines around the league and the owners meetings this week, as well as his thoughts on the Raiders  We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Everybody's talking about the Raiders! We hear a few ESPN reporters' perspectives on Mendoza, along with a Baldy Breakdown on 2019 Cousins under Kubiak 2:00:36 - Scott Spinelli (CBB Coach/Analyst) gets us ready for this weekend's Final Four games with a breakdown of the matchups: Illinois vs. UConn and Michigan vs. Arizona See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Kirk Cousins agrees to a deal for next to nothing to be bridge QB and the guy Mendoza can learn from; how does that make you feel about the Raiders long-term plan? 28:10 - Matthew Coller (Purple Insider - Vikings) gives us a closer look at newly signed Raiders QB, Kirk Cousins, focusing on his familiarity with Klint Kubiak, and how well they worked together in the past 51:53 - JP Finlay (106.7 the Fan - Commanders) tells us about Washington's draft needs, before making the 7th pick for them in our Mock Draft, and shares some knowledge on Cousins 1:13:05 - Rhett Lewis (NFL Network/Raiders.com) shares his takeaways from IU's Pro Day, including what he saw from Mendoza, on and off the field as he also interviewed him 1:34:50 - Ross Jackson (Locked On Saints) talks about the vibes around the Saints coming into next season, then makes the 8th pick for New Orleans in our Mock Draft  We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We get to know even more about Fernando Mendoza as we hear his post-Pro Day interview with ESPN's Louis Riddick See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What was it you wanted to see, hear or learn about Mendoza at Indiana's Pro Day today? 14:13 - Vinny Bonsignore (CalPost/RNR 920) checks in from Indy to tell us what he saw today at Indiana's Pro Day with his perspective on Mendoza and the Raiders draft  34:24 - Cynthia Frelund (NFL Network/Numbers Game on YT) loves CBs too! So, we get her insight on the CB class in the upcoming draft, and what she saw during Mendoza's Pro Day 1:00:23 - Jordan Raanan (ESPN - Giants) stops by with the latest on the Giants and their offseason ahead of the draft, then makes the 5th pick for NYG in our UNR Mock Draft We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Fernando Mendoza stepped to the podium at Indiana's Pro Day today, we hear his thoughts on the upcoming draft  1:46:48 - Emmett Golden (ESPN - Browns) gives us his insight on the Browns and their offseason with new HC, Todd Monken, before making the #6 pick for Cleveland in our Mock Draft See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - How would you describe Klint Kubiak, from what you have seen and heard from him in the last few months? 28:26 - Adam Hill (LV Review Journal/ESPN Las Vegas) joins us from the NFL owners meetings with his thoughts on the Raiders offseason and how they're preparing for the draft 48:42 - Bo Brack (PHNX Sports - Cardinals) checks in with the latest on another 3-14 team from last season, the Cardinals, before making the 3rd pick in our UNR Mock Draft 1:16:20 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) tells us about his hour-long convo with Gary Kubiak, as well as his thoughts on Klint as HC of the Raiders and their upcoming draft 1:36:26 - Turron Davenport (ESPN - Titans) gives us a look at the Titans, as they continue trying to turn things around, then makes the pick for them at #4 in our Mock Draft We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): It's draft season! ESPN draft guru Matt Miller dropped 7 round mock draft and we hear some sound from his pre-draft conference call See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What do you feel like the Raiders' overall goal as an organization is for this year? Not just for the season, but actual year 1 with Kubiak and year 2 with Spytek 27:59 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst) shares his Raiders insight on the roster and their biggest needs going into the draft, then makes the 1st pick in our 2026 Unnecessary Roughness Mock Draft 48:12 - Gilbert Manzano (SI-MMQB) weighs in on the NFL owners meetings and his article on AFC teams draft needs, specifically the many holes the Raiders still need to fill 1:14:22 - Antwan Staley (NY Daily News - Jets) checks in from the NFL owners meetings and gives his thoughts on day 1, before making pick #2 for the Jets in our UNR Mock Draft We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We catch up with GM John Spytek during today's NFL owners meetings and hear what he's cooking up ahead of the draft See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What is the reason you believe Klint Kubiak will be a successful HC for the Raiders? Talking Raiders defense - recently signed DE Kwity Paye tells us what he's bringing to the team 48:12 - Damian Parson (Locked On NFL Draft) shares his insight on the draft, including position groups that have his attention, and what he thinks the Raiders should do after Mendoza in rd 1 NFL Network draft expert Daniel Jeremiah breaks down the top 2 QBs in the 2026 NFL Draft with facts, not just his opinions 1:35:21 - Amber Theoharis (Silver & Black show - SiriusXM) tells Q about an exciting event she hosted in her hometown of Baltimore, and gives us her thoughts on the Raiders draft We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We all wonder what position the Raiders will draft in round 2; Lindsay Rhodes from SumerSports.com makes a great case for it be an OT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Is there a priority position for the Raiders outside of the QB in the 1st round for you? 27:10 - Vinny Bonsignore (Cal Post/RNR 920) checks in from Alabama to tell us what he saw during their Pro Day, and gives us the latest with the Raiders, as they continue preparing for the draft 49:51 - Tony Catalina (Statesman - Austin) gives us a recap of Texas A&M's Pro Day and who stood out to him, including players he thinks could potentially fit in well with the Raiders See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - As a Raiders fan, what excites you the most about the upcoming draft and what concerns you the most? Paul Gutierrez (Raiders.com) stops by to talk all things Raiders, as the excitement builds with the draft getting closer, and what he'd like to see from the Silver & Black in April (28:46 mark)  Cameron Wolfe (NFL Network) checks in to tell us what he learned from Miami's Pro Day with his insight on the upcoming draft and some news around the NFL (47:02) Zac Jackson (The Athletic - NFL/Browns) gives us a recap of Ohio State's Pro Day, a team with some big-time draft prospects, and shares some thoughts on next month's NFL Draft (1:13:58) Vinny Bonsignore caught up with former Liberty HS and Bama WR, Germie Bernard at Alabama's Pro Day, to hear his thoughts about the draft and making it to the NFL (1:41:08) We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Putting a bow on the Mendoza vs. Simpson debate with Mel Kiper, Jr. and Adam Schefter, but we'll let the Raiders have the final say! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Regardless of which round, have you identified a player or two that you would like to see the Raiders draft? John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) joins us to talk about his upcoming interview with Gary Kubiak, and shares his insight on the latest around the NFL, ahead of next month's draft (26:46 mark) Adam Hill (Espn Las Vegas/LV Review Journal) breaks down his Raiders Mock Draft and the direction they could go, whether best player available, filling needs or a mix of both (47:20) We hear some feedback from ESPN's Mel Kiper, Jr. and former NFL QB Tim Hasselbeck to get their perspective on the silly Mendoza vs. Simpson debate Mike "Hardball" Hardge (AM 1300 the Zone - Austin) tells us who and what stood out for him today at Texas Longhorns Pro Day, including their stud LB Anthony Hill, Jr. (1:33:49) We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): As we move forward into the offseason, did the Raiders do enough in free agency to set themselves up for success in the draft? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Being a month out from the start of the 2026 NFL Draft, are you locked in with Mendoza at #1? Or, what would it take for you to move the pick, or simply not pick him? Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst) helps us kick off the week with Raiders insight from the free agency period to the upcoming draft, and tells us all about ONP! (26:57 mark) Cynthia Frelund (NFL Network/Numbers Game on YT) gives us a look at the storylines around the NFL, as we move from free agency towards the draft, and shares her perspective on Mendoza (48:09) Jon Sokoloff (WGNO TV - ABC) comes through to tell us what he saw at today's LSU Pro Day; who stood out and what his takeaways were ahead of next month's NFL Draft?  (1:15:39)  We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): The Raiders offseason has been quite eventful, but will all the moves they've made work out when it's time to put in on the field? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Unnecessary Roughness w/Q @YourboyQ254 Myers it's "Aloha Friday" brought to you by @Zippys LIVE from @TopGolfLasVegas thanks to @paulpaddalaw, @meinekecarcare, @FindlayCadillac, @SSHVAC_PLUMBING 2:30 - Jesse Merrick of Silver & Black Sports Network @JesseSBSN - Talking Raiders 4pm - Nick Shook of NFL.com @TheNickShook - Chatting about NFL 4:30 - Patty Davidson of BetMoneyHoney.com Also, hearing from Mel Kiper!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What would your ideal Raiders draft look like, and what should they aim to achieve? Vinny Bonsignore (Cal Post/RNR 920) checks in with his thoughts on the Raiders draft needs and what he thinks would be the best approach in the upcoming draft (28:48 mark) Draft season is upon us, and you know what that means! ESPN NFL Draft Analyst, Mel Kiper, Jr. drops his knowledge on the draft and what the Raiders could or should do on both offense and defense Charles Davis (NFL Network/CBS Sports) gives us a deep dive around the NFL as we turn the page from free agency to the draft, including his insight on the Raiders and their future (1:34:50)  We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We're one day closer to Mendoza season! ESPN's Chase Daniel breaks down how Fernando will fit into Kubiak's system   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What direction do you prefer the Raiders to go in round 2 of the draft? Protection, playmaker or defense? Brian Peacock (Locked On 49ers) gives us a look at the latest Raiders signing, former Niners G, Spencer Burford, and how he could fit in with the OL and the rest of the team (28:04 mark) Ari Meirov (The33rdteam.com) takes us around the NFL with his insight on the league's biggest news and storylines, including the failed Maxx Crosby trade from the Raiders and what's left of the remaining free agents (47:44) We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): As we start focusing more on the NFL Draft, with Mendoza on the way, we hear from draft guru Daniel Jeremiah on the importance of "the 3 Ps" Mariah Janos (Fox 5 Sports) stops by to break down the WNBA's new CBA that finally got completed last night, and how it impacts the LV Aces and the rest of the league (1:34:43)  Q's Findlay Cadillac Player Performance of the Week is the UConn Huskies men's basketball team See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Short show to head into the NCAA First Four. John McClain joins the show to talk about the Waddle trade and his upcoming Vegas tripSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - With all the heavy lifting of Free Agency, what positions are starting to feel necessary to you to be addressed in the draft, and is there a position you feel strongest about? Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst) weighs in on the Raiders Free Agency moves so far, including their most recent acquisition from the Colts in LB Segun Olubi (27:49 mark) Lindsay Rhodes (SumerSports.com) comes through with plenty of insight from around the NFL and Free Agency, as well as what the Raiders have done to improve their roster (48:43) Myron Medcalf (ESPN - CBB) gets us ready for the NCAA Tournament with a breakdown of the brackets and tells us which teams and matchups stand out to him (1:35:12)  We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Inspired by our Sumer Sports buddy Lindsay Rhodes, let's talk pressures vs. sacks when it comes to Maxx Crosby and his potential future with the Raiders See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - How would you describe the Raiders offseason so far? What free agent signing you were most fired up about that didn't end up working out? Paul Gutierrez (Raiders.com) brings the latest on all things Raiders offseason and tells us what he learned from interviewing each of the team's new free agents (26:53 mark) Brooke Pryor (Espn - Steelers) gives us a look at former Steelers FB Connor Heyward, who the Raiders signed today, and what how he'll fit into Klint Kubiak's offense (47:44) Sam Bruchhaus (SumerSports.com) shares his thoughts on Free Agency around the NFL, including what the Raiders have been doing, and talks about some of draft prospects he's intrigued by (1:14:23) Ted Nguyen (The Athletic - NFL) breaks down the film on Raiders new Fullback, Connor Heyward, and the type of role he could play for the team and Kubiak's system (2:00:30) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - How confident are you in the fact that Maxx Crosby really is here to stay with the Raiders, or could he be on his way out at some point? What free agent has you most excited, and why? Vinny Bonsignore (Cal Post/RNR 920) shares his insight on Crosby's future with the Raiders, and reacts to today's introductory presser for the Raiders new free agents (28:00 mark) Steve Wyche (NFL Network - Senior Insider) gives us a look at Free Agency around the rest of the league, and his perspective on the failed Ravens trade for Maxx Crosby (48:53) We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): NFL Network's Tom Pelissero has been all over the Crosby trade situation, and updates us on the current status with the Raiders See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - With the deals that the Raiders have in place and Maxx Crosby in the mix, how good can this team be in 2026? Do you want Maxx to stay? Adam Hill (LV Review Journal/ESPN Las Vegas) breaks down the Crosby trade reversal, including its impact on the team and the free agents they are already signing (28:04 mark) Nick Shook (NFL Network) reacts to the Ravens backing out and how it affects the Raiders and the rest of the league, and shares his thoughts on other Free Agency moves around the NFL (49:38) We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Everyone's got Maxx Crosby on the brain, including RaiderNation, so we close out the show with more of their thoughts on the situation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Based on the deals the Raiders have already agreed to, what else do they need to get accomplished? What would you like to see next? Gabe Neitzel (ESPN - Milwaukee) checks in to give us the scoop on Raiders new LB Quay Walker, what he did while with the Packers and what he will bring to the Raiders (27:22 mark) Mike Gill (97.3 ESPN - Philly) stops by with a closer look at Nakobe Dean and what we can expect from the Raiders new LB next season under Klint Kubiak and company (47:46) John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) reacts to a big day 1 for the Raiders in Free Agency and the moves they've made so far, plus, his thoughts on FA around the rest of the league (1:14:51) Matt Taylor (Colts Radio Play by Play) tells us what stands out to him about Colts DE Kwity Paye, now being signed to the Raiders, and how he'll fit with the Silver & Black (1:34:27) We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): The Raiders have been doing big things in Free Agency so far, so how will that impact Mendoza upon his inevitable arrival? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Raiders landed Tyler Linderbaum as a priority free agent and brought back Eric Stokes among other moves; your thoughts on Day 1 of Free Agency? Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst) reacts to the Crosby trade and today's signings, including winning the Tyler Linderbaum sweepstakes, and how it impacts the Raiders moving forward (26:39 mark) Kevin Oestreicher (Locked On Ravens) tells us what we're getting with new Center, Tyler Linderbaum, and why he will make a big impact on the team and protecting Mendoza (48:07) Sal Cappaccio (WGR550 - Bills) gives us a look at newly signed CB, Taron Johnson, what he did while in Buffalo, and what he will bring to the Raiders secondary (1:12:55) Matthew Coller (Purple Insider - Vikings) shares his perspective on former Vikings WR Jalen Nailor, and how the additional pass catcher would fit into Klint Kubiak's offense. (1:35:07) We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Now that the Raiders have pick #14 from the Ravens, who should they take with that pick? ESPN's Jordan Reid and NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah have some ideas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What will be the biggest headline or storyline with the Raiders next week? What will be the biggest NFL headline or storyline next week? Could it be Raiders? What are your thoughts on Alec Ingold? Should Kubiak and the Raiders bring him home? Does he fit with what they want to do? Paul Guttierez (Raiders.com) gives his insight on the Raiders, as they work to improve through free agency and eventually the draft; which position groups are top priority to Paul? (28:03 mark) We get the latest on Geno Smith's status and how it will impact the Raiders and Maxx Crosby. Jon Machota (The Athletic - Cowboys) tells us where Dallas stands when it comes to trading for Maxx Crosby, and what that deal could potentially look like if it were to happen (1:15:41)   Gilbert Manzano (MMQB - SI) weighs in on all things NFL Free Agency, as legal tampering starts Monday, and notable storylines around the league, including the Maxx and the Raiders (1:36:13)  We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Mendoza at #1 seems to be a no brainer, but it's ok to be critical! We hear NFL Films' Greg Cosell on the soon to be Raiders QB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What would the Raiders need to receive in compensation to make you feel better about a Maxx Crosby trade?   Vinny Bonsignore (Cal Post/RNR 920) weighs in on all things Raiders, when it comes to the free agent market leading into the upcoming draft, and the latest on Maxx Crosby (29:40 mark) Bill Barnwell (ESPN - NFL) drops by to share his insight on NFL Free Agency, including where the Raiders stand, and which position groups could have additions or subtractions (48:00) Trey Wingo (The Trey Wingo Network) joins us with straight facts and clarity on the continuous Maxx Crosby trade rumors, and what he's been hearing around the league when it comes to Free Agency (1:15:47)   Ted Nguyen (The Athletic) breaks down the film on Fernando Mendoza, who will likely end up as Raiders QB, and tells us why he should be a great fit for the Silver & Black (1:36:36) We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We hear from ESPN Draft Analyst, Jordan Reid and who he's got his eye on for the Raiders when April comes around. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Q is joined by Jake Arther (25 min mark), Locked On Colts to discuss Indy FA Pierce Then Bobby Trosset, Ravens Vault, (47 min mark) jumps on the show. Q shares Jordan Reid's analysis from his most recent mock draft Finally, Q likes a TikTok Song.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - How many impactful players do you think the Raiders should target in Free Agency? How many do you think they will actually land? Levi Edwards (Raiders.com) brings his article on USC/Georgia WR Zachariah Branch, with his many ties to the Silver & Black, and who else stood out to him during the Combine, when it comes to the Raiders (27:22 mark) We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Oh boy, the free agent market is wide open! Espn's Bill Barnwell drops some knowledge on a few key players that may interest the Raiders, whether they're coming or going John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) gives us his insight on NFL news and storylines, as we move from the Combine into Free Agency, culminating with the NFL Draft in April (1:14:10) Jason Fitz (Yahoo Sports) had Q on his show to get some feedback on all things Raiders and of course, Maxx Crosby trade rumors (1:48:54)   Marc Silverman (Espn 1000 - Chicago) tells us what he thinks about the Bears being rumored to be the most likely landing spot for Maxx Crosby, if in fact, he actually gets traded (2:05:20) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What have you thought of Spytek and Kubiak so far as a GM/HC duo? What do you believe is a realistic timeline for this Raiders rebuild?   Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst/Tackle for Loss TV) shares his takeaways from the Combine and thoughts on how the Raiders coaching staff came together (27:39 mark)   Tyler Dragon (USA Today Sports) brings his article on the top 32 free agents and his insight around the rest of the league, including the Raiders (47:47)   Q's Findlay Cadillac Player Performance of the Week is Georgia Bulldogs WR and 1st round prospect, Zachariah Branch, whose great uncle is Raiders legend, Cliff Branch (1:23:47)   We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Maxx Crosby is a hot topic whether we like it or not, so what are NFL Insiders saying this week when it comes to a potential trade of the Condor? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.