Michael Eaves (ESPN SportsCenter Anchor) stops by to talk about his involvement in "Espn's 50 States in 50 Days", a summer-long tour where SportsCenter will broadcast from all 50 states that kicks off today. Raiders Maxx Crosby answered some questions while at the 2025 Sack Summit, an event he went from participating in to now co-hosting it.
John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) drops by with a look around the NFL offseason, and shares his perspective and experiences over the years as a Pro Football HOF voter and writer. We hear more feedback from RaiderNation about who they'd say are coming into a make-or-break season for the Silver & Black.
RaiderNation - Who would you say are make-or-break Raiders this season? Paul Gutierrez (Raiders.com) joins us to talk Raiders offseason and tells us what he learned from his interview with Tom Brady; what his role as minority owner is with the organization, and his impact on the team.
Jared Smith (Fox Sports Radio/BetMGM Network) checks in with his insight from around the NFL, including his expectations for the Raiders this upcoming season, and reacts to the 2025 NBA Draft. We close out the show with Vinny and RaiderNation's thoughts on the Raiders upcoming season and over the next few years.
Vinny says no to tanking, and we hear RaiderNation's feedback on getting the team into a good spot this season, while simultaneously finding a young QB to help make a playoff run in the next couple years. Callie Lawson-Freeman (LV Review Journal - Aces) joins us to talk LV Aces, who are slowly starting to get things back on track, and gives us a look at what's going on around the rest of the WNBA.
RaiderNation - Can the Raiders raise their floor and future ceiling at the same time? Can they progress this season, while also positioning themselves for a playoff run or more in the next few years? Jesse Merrick (KSNV 3 LV - Raiders) shares his thoughts on the Raiders and what they've done so far in the offseason, and tells us what he learned at today's Sack Summit with Maxx Crosby.
Tyler Dragon (USA Today Sports) gives us a look around the NFL and the offseason, including his thoughts on where the Raiders stand in the AFC West and among the rest of the league. Zach Harper (The Athletic - NBA) checks in with a preview of the NBA Draft and possible trades brewing, reacts to OKC winning the NBA Finals, and discusses other topics around the NBA, including what's new with Vinny's Lakers. RaiderNation - Knowing Coach Carroll's mindset and how they've constructed this roster duri...
RaiderNation - Knowing Coach Carroll's mindset and how they've constructed this roster during the offseason, do you feel like it's a win-now roster? Can they compete for a playoff spot? Amber Theoharis (SiriusXM - Raiders) weighs in on the Raiders offseason and what Pete Carroll has brought to the team, and whether or not she believes this team is in win-now or win-later mode.
Ben Standig (The Athletic - Commanders) gives us a look at the Commanders, who face the Raiders in week 3, how they were able to turn things around last season, and if the Raiders have a similar ascension this season. Does RaiderNation think the Raiders have done enough this offseason to go into this upcoming season and truly be effective, and why?
Vinny talks about the culture Pete Carroll has been building and what it means for the team in the upcoming season; what kind of improvement we should see from players and a coaching staff that all seem to be fully bought in. RaiderNation - Have the Raiders done enough this offseason to confidently go into this upcoming season and be effective? Yes or no, and why?
RaiderNation - Have the Raiders done enough this offseason to confidently go into this upcoming season and be effective? Yes or no, and why? Adam Hill (LV Review Journal/Espn Las Vegas) joins us from sunny San Diego with his insight on the Raiders in the offseason so far, and his thoughts on how the roster is taking shape for the upcoming season.
Ryan Hoag (Former Raiders WR/2003 Mr. Irrelevant) joins Vinny for the full hour with his thoughts on the Raiders, and we get the former WR's insight on his expectations for the team this year, including what he would define as a successful season for the Raiders in 2025. RaiderNation - How would you define a successful season for the Raiders in 2025?
RaiderNation - How would you define a successful season for the Raiders in 2025? Vinny breaks down some big differences between the last 2 years and what is now a revamped roster and coaching staff, and how much that will factor into the degree of success in the upcoming season. Willie Ramirez (WGRamirez.com) stops by with a look at the LV Aces, who just snapped a 3-game losing streak against the Fever, and tells us what he thinks the team can do to build some momentum from this win.
RaiderNation - How would you define a successful season for the Raiders in 2025? Ed Graney (LV Review Journal/Espn Las Vegas) checks in from the Las Vegas Athletics groundbreaking ceremony to talk Raiders offseason/post-minicamp, and how he would define a successful upcoming season for the Silver & Black.
Trevor Lane (LakersNation.com) reacts to the sale of the Lakers and what the future holds for the organization as well as improving their roster with Luka Doncic, and closes us out with a preview of NBA Finals Game 7! RaiderNation - How would you rank the Raiders opposing QBs (1-14), and how does Geno Smith stack up against each QB/team, in terms of giving the Raiders the edge?
Charean Williams (Pro Football Talk) checks in with news and notes from around the NFL, focusing on how the Raiders are preparing for the upcoming season, and how Geno stacks up to the Raiders opposing QBs this year. Vinny and RaiderNation discuss how they'd rank the Raiders opposing QBs, from 1-14, and whether or not Geno Smith gives the Raiders the edge versus each of these teams.
RaiderNation - How would you rank the Raiders opposing QBs (1-14), and how does Geno Smith stack up against each QB/team, in terms of giving the Raiders the edge? Paul Gutierrez (Raiders.com) shares his thoughts on Geno Smith vs. the opposing QBs and discusses what stood out to him during Raiders Minicamp, including Jeanty and Paul's expectations for him in the offense.
RaiderNation - Using Saquon Barkley's rookie season as a comparison, what do you think is a reasonable expectation for Ashton Jeanty's yards from scrimmage this season with the Raiders? Just how good could this Raiders offense be? We discuss the potential for the season with Geno Smith, Jeanty and the other weapons under Chip Kelly's playcalling and what we're all expecting from this team.
Carmen Vitali (Fox Sports - NFL) comes through to discuss her article on the biggest need for each AFC team, including the Raiders, and talks about the moves GM Spytek has made to improve the team. Callie Lawson (LV Review Journal - LV Aces) joins us with the latest on the LV Aces, and explains why the team has been struggling so much this season, and what they need to do to turn it around.
RaiderNation - Based on Saquon Barkley's rookie season stats, what do you think is a realistic total of yards from scrimmage for Ashton Jeanty's first year with the Raiders? Ryan Hoag (Former Raiders WR/2003 Mr. Irrelevant) checks in with his thoughts on the Raiders offseason so far and reacts to Vinny's question about how Jeanty's potential impact on the offense.
Q talks about where the AFC QBs rank, and what we expect to be stellar coaching in the AFC West this season. RaiderNation - What one word would you use to describe QB Geno Smith and the Raiders as an organization? Q's word is "ready". Andre Snellings (Espn - NBA) drops by to talk some NBA, with a preview of tonight's Finals Game 5, and what both teams need for a win, as the series is currently tied up at 2 games apiece.
Marc Ross (NFL Network) weighs in on the progress of the Raiders under Coach Carroll and discusses topics around the league from his perspective as a former NFL executive, including his article on players who will improve in 2025. RaiderNation tells us the one word they would use to describe QB Geno Smith and the Raiders as an organization. Q's word is "ready".
RaiderNation - What one word would you use to describe QB Geno Smith and the Raiders as an organization? Q's one word is "ready". Ed Graney (LV Review Journal/Espn Las Vegas) shares his thoughts on minicamp and adding even more competition to the roster, as well as Geno Smith and the Raiders upgraded offense.
RaiderNation shares more great memories of how their respective fathers helped shape their Raiders fandom or sports fandom, and how RN fathers are now shaping their kids' fandom. Matt Neverett (LV Aviators/Rebels Play-by-Play) stops by with the latest on the 1st place LV Aviators, who face the Bees at the LV Ballpark tonight, and gives us an early look at the upcoming season for Rebels Football.
Omar Ruiz (NFL Network) joins us with his thoughts on Coach Carroll and the Raiders, and takes us around the NFL with news and storylines, including the drama unfolding in Cincinnati. John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) shares some great stories about his father and gives us a look at his upcoming documentary, Prairie View Interscholastic League: High School Football in Texas Before Integration.
RaiderNation - It's Father's Day Weekend! Let us know how your father helped shape your Raiders fandom or sports fandom, and if you're a father, how are you shaping your kids' fandom? Paul Gutierrez (Raiders.com) tells us what stood out to him at Raiders Minicamp and gives us a look into his latest article, "Raiders gold jacket cornerbacks keep eyes on new era of defense". (Raiders.com)
Mo Egger (Espn 1530 - Cincinnati) comes through to tell us what we're getting in LB Germaine Pratt, as well as G Alex Cappa, both of whom are now signed to the Raiders and will both likely make the 53-man roster. We hear more from RaiderNation on how they would summarize the first 6 months of GM John Spytek and HC Pete Carroll's time with the Raiders.
Vinny Bonsignore (LV Review Journal/RNR 920) shares his takeaways from all 3 days of Mandatory Minicamp, who stood out to him during practice, including how the rookies performed. We hear from Coach Pete Carroll during the final day of minicamp, focusing on getting to the ball on defense, his thoughts on newly acquired LB Germaine Pratt, and the intense competition among the current roster.
RaiderNation - Everything is in the books until Training Camp... How would you summarize the first 6 months of GM John Spytek and HC Pete Carroll's time with the Raiders? Eric Allen (Raiders HOF DB/Analyst) joins us to talk about what he's seen from the Raiders during OTAs and Minicamp, and breaks down the importance of the "see ball, get ball" mentality for the defense.
Mariah Janos (Fox 5 Sports - WNBA/LV Aces) checks in with a look around the WNBA, including what the Aces need to do to get back to winning games and dominating the league. Ryan Hollins (The Opinionated 7 Footers Podcast) sets the scene for tonight's NBA Finals Game 3 with what to look for in the Thunder/Pacers matchup, and shares his thoughts on some other NBA topics.
