Raiders-49ers Practice Takeaways + Defensive Deep Dive w/ Cody Alexander

Silver & Black Sports Network

Aug 15, 2025•44 min•Ep. 14

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Episode description

In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick dives into the biggest takeaways from the Raiders' joint practice with the 49ers and also catches up with Defensive Guru Cody Alexander of MatchQuarters.com. Jesse and Cody delve into the current state of the Raiders' defense, focusing on key players like Kyu Blu Kelly, Darien Porter, and Jeremy Chinn. They discuss Patrick Graham's defensive strategies and how the team is adapting to new personnel, including Jamal Adams. The conversation also shifts to the offensive side, analyzing Geno Smith's impact and why the Raiders will likely us 12 personnel at TON. Overall, the discussion provides insights into the team's direction and expectations for the upcoming season.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction
02:15 Cody Alexander Interview
02:33 Kyu Blue Kelly Breakdown

03:25 Analyzing the Raiders' Defensive Backfield

05:55 Darien Porter's fit into this Raiders scheme

08:10 Jeremy Chin's Role in the Defense

12:45 Jamal Adams: The Versatile Linebacker

16:05 Deep Dive into Patrick Graham's Defensive Philosophy
18:35 Geno Smith and the Raiders' Offense

22:00 The Importance of 12 Personnel for the Raiders
27:00 Takeaways from the Joint Practice with the 49ers

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