This week on Just Pod Baby, Evan discusses the 2023 regular season finale versus the Denver Broncos and why the game matters even though the playoffs are no longer an option. Davante Adams says the Las Vegas locker room is in full support of their interim head coach but would you expect anything else to be said at this point? In segment two, Evan makes his case for Jim Harbaugh to be the next coach of the Raiders and plays audio from Aaron McMann, Michigan football beat writer for the Ann Arbor ...
Jan 05, 2024•39 min
It's Chiefs week and the Raiders playoff pulse is still alive. Fresh off their dominating win over the Chargers the Raiders look to keep it rolling as they head out on the road to face the Chiefs at Arrowhead stadium. Will a win over the Chiefs be enough to convince even the biggest Pierce skeptics that he deserves the job?
Dec 22, 2023•31 min
Fresh off the bye week the Raiders are ready to take on the Minnesota Vikings and host Evan Groat is ready to talk about it this week on Just Pod Baby. The main topic of the show is, what to look for in the final five games of the season. Mathematically the Raiders season is still alive but getting to the playoffs will require something very special by Las Vegas in the next five games. In segment two, Matthew Coller who covers the Vikings for PurpleInsider.com joins the show to discuss his new b...
Dec 08, 2023•42 min
Over the next five weeks interim head coach, Antonio Pierce will be looking to make a case for himself to become the Raiders next full time head coach. This week on Just Pod Baby, with Las Vegas on the bye week host Evan Groat assesses Coach Pierce's job over the last four weeks and gives him a grade. In segment two, the conversation turns to where the Raiders coaching vacancy and if it is an attractive destination.
Dec 02, 2023•28 min
The Raiders improved their record to 5-5 with a 16-12 win over the New York Jets but now they enter a very tough stretch of games starting this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Alain Poupart of SI's Fan Nation joins the show in segment two to preview the matchup between the Raiders and Dolphins.
Nov 17, 2023•36 min
This week on Just Pod Baby, host Evan Groat discusses the rejuvenated Raiders following their win over the NY Giants. Interim head coach, Antonio Pierce has the players buying in and the fan base believing but what does Pierce need to do to have the interim tag removed and become the full time coach of the Raiders next year? In segment two, Evan previews the week 10 matchup with the Jets with Dan Leberfeld of Jets Confidential.
Nov 09, 2023•36 min
After going 9-16 in 25 games together the Josh McDaniels & Dave Ziegler era in Las Vegas is officially over. Following a second consecutive embarrassing defeat on Monday Night football to the Detroit Lions, Mark Davis had seen enough of the Patriot Way and made the announcement that he was relieving his head coach and general manager of their duties. Host, Evan Groat discusses the many changes that were made this week in this week's episode of Just Pod Baby. Logan Reever, sports anchor from ...
Nov 03, 2023•46 min
The trade deadline is quickly approaching and Hunter Renfrow is rumored to be potentially on the move. With the Raiders season seemingly in a downward spiral should they be looking to buy or sell? Bleacher Report columnist and good friend of the show, Moe Moton joins host Evan Groat to give his thoughts on what the Raiders plans should be at the trade deadline.
Oct 26, 2023•41 min
Discussing the Raiders 30-12 defeat to the Chicago Bears with former Raiders right tackle and now color commentator for Compass Media, Lincoln Kennedy.
Oct 24, 2023•30 min
The Raiders are set to take on the New England Patriots in week six, a matchup that reunites Josh McDaniels with his old boss Bill Belichick. This week on Just Pod Baby, Evan raises the question: Is the Patriot way a myth? Hear Evan's take on this and how it relates to what we are seeing unfold in Las Vegas under Dave Ziegler and Josh McDaniels. In segment two, staff writer for Patriots.com, Evan Lazar joins the show to preview Sunday's game between the Raiders and Patriots.
Oct 13, 2023•35 min
This week on Just Pod Baby, Evan discusses why he believes trading Davante Adams is something that the Raiders should consider if the losing continues ahead of the trade deadline. Mike Spofford from Packers.com joins the show in segment two and previews the Raiders-Packers Week 5 matchup.
Oct 06, 2023•35 min
This week on Just Pod Baby, Evan discusses Josh McDaniels decision to kick a field goal on 4th and 4 versus the Steelers and why it was the wrong choice. Is the seat of Josh McDaniels getting warmer and will he make it through the season as the Raiders head coach.
Sep 29, 2023•41 min
This week on Just Pod Baby, host Evan Groat recaps the Raiders embarrassing loss to the Bills and details the teams struggles on offense and defense. In segment two, Steelers reporter, Ray Fittipaldo from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins the show to preview the Raiders-Steelers primetime matchup.
Sep 22, 2023•41 min
This week on Just Pod Baby, Evan recaps the Raiders Week one win versus the Broncos and gives his thoughts on the performance of Tyree Wilson and why he believes Wilson is the ultimate boom or bust player. In segment two, Bills reporter, Ryan O'Halloran from the Buffalo News joins the show to preview the Raiders-Bills matchup.
Sep 15, 2023•42 min
This week on Just Pod Baby, host Evan Groat discusses the fallout from the Chandler Jones situation and what it means for youngsters like Tyree Wilson and Malcolm Koonce. Other topics on the show this week include, Josh Jacobs and how much of a workload he will receive after missing all of training camp. Case Keefer from the Las Vegas Sun joins the show in segment two to preview this weeks matchup versus the Denver Broncos.
Sep 08, 2023•46 min
The Raiders were victorious again in their second preseason contest with a 34-17 win over the Los Angeles Rams. This week on Just Pod Baby, hear Evan's thoughts on the debut of Jimmy Garoppolo, the legend of Aidan O'Connell that continues to grow, and two other players who helped their case to make the roster. Other discussion this week includes what position battles remain in the final preseason game and weeks of camp.
Aug 20, 2023•31 min
Just Pod Baby recaps the Raiders preseason week one win over the 49ers. Hear host, Evan Groat, give his thoughts on the game including the performances by the defense, Aidan O'Connell and Zamir White.
Aug 14, 2023•21 min
The Raiders wrapped up two days of joint practices with the 49ers ahead of Sunday's preseason game and the major storyline continues to be the Raiders defense and their ability to create turnovers. While the reports have been mostly positive with the are you buying the hype surrounding the Raiders defense? In segment two, sports reporter from News 8 Now in Las Vegas, Logan Reever joins the show to give his thoughts on what he has observed at training camp.
Aug 12, 2023•40 min
Just Pod Baby is back with the first new episode since the start of training camp 2023. It's a season of change and transition for the Raiders with several new faces on the roster as year two of the Josh McDaniels era begins. On this episode, host Evan Groat discusses the news and headlines from the first few days of camp and is joined in segment two by guest MarioTovar, founder of the Raider Ramble.
Aug 01, 2023•49 min
On the latest episode of Just Pod Baby, host Evan Groat focuses on the contract stalemate between the Raiders and Josh Jacobs. The two sides have until Monday, July 17th to work out a long term deal. In segment two, reporter and editor at the Raider Ramble, Alex Monfreda joins the show to discuss why he believes the Raiders mishandled the entire situation with Jacobs as well as other training camp headlines.
Jul 15, 2023•36 min
This week on Just Pod Baby, host Evan Groat discusses the contract situation with Josh Jacobs as he still has yet to sign his franchise tag. Evan examines the possibility of a training camp holdout by Jacobs and what should the Raiders plan B at running back be if Jacobs misses games to start the season. In segment two, the behind enemy lines tour continues with Tyler Schoon, host of the Guilty As Charged podcast, covering the Los Angles Chargers.
Jun 30, 2023•40 min
This week on Just Pod Baby, host Evan Groat discusses his biggest takeaways from the past offseason and what it means for the 2023 season. Also this week Just Pod Baby goes behind enemy lines and welcomes in Chiefs beat writer, Jesse Newell, from the KC Star to give an update on the Chiefs.
Jun 17, 2023•35 min
The Raiders wrapped up their mandatory three day mini camp this week and on this new episode of Just Pod Baby, host Evan Groat discusses the headlines from camp including Divine Deablo's new role on defense. Other topics on this episode include the latest with Josh Jacobs contract situation, an update with Jimmy G's timetable to return, and why Evan refuses to drink the Aidan O'Connell kool-aid.
Jun 10, 2023•37 min
This week the Raiders began their offseason training activities at team headquarters in Henderson and there was plenty to talk about as we learned that QB Jimmy Garoppolo had foot surgery in March. Josh McDaniels and Davante Adams addressed the media, host Evan Groat gives his thoughts on some of the comments that were made. In segment two, Kristopher Knox from Bleacher Report joins the show to discuss three candidates that he believes are primed for a breakout seasons in Las Vegas.
May 26, 2023•38 min
This week on Just Pod Baby, Evan breakdown the Raiders 2023 schedule including games he is most looking forward to and discusses where the Raiders rank according to strength of schedule. Also, Evan gives his way too early win loss record for the Raiders following the release of the schedule.
May 13, 2023•28 min
The 2023 NFL draft is now in the books and on this episode of Just Pod Baby, host Evan Groat gives you his his thoughts on the Las Vegas Raiders rookie class. Notre Dame football beat writer, Pete Sampson, from The Athletic joins the show to give an insiders perspective on who the Raiders are getting in tight end Michael Mayer both on and off the field.
May 06, 2023•35 min
The Raiders made Tyree Wilson, edge rusher from Texas Tech their selection in round one of the 2023 NFL draft and Evan breaks down the pick in this instant reaction episode of Just Pod Baby
Apr 28, 2023•20 min
The NFL Draft is less than a week away and on this episode of Just Pod Baby, host Evan Groat completes a 5 round mock draft and gives his analysis on each pick. In segment two, Eric Edholm, lead draft writer from NFL.com joins to show to give his thoughts on the latest draft rumors and what the Raiders need to accomplish in the 2023 draft.
Apr 22, 2023•52 min
Host Evan Groat is back at it this week on Just Pod Baby. With the draft less than two weeks away, hear Evan give you his overview of the Raiders draft and his list of top five positions of need and which prospects he has highlighted on his list. In segment two, Senior NFL analyst from Bleacher Report, Brent Sobleski joins the show to give his take on all things related to the draft including the top quarterbacks, Jalen Carter and much more.
Apr 15, 2023•56 min
Dave Ziegler and the Raiders have been busy in free agency adding many new players to the roster. This week on Just Pod Baby, Evan tries to make sense of some of the moves and discusses why the pressure is on Ziegler and company to draft well.
Mar 25, 2023•30 min
