The Raiders are at a crossroads — and instead of guessing, it’s time to study teams that actually rebuilt the right way.

On today’s episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick is joined by former Texans defensive lineman Seth Payne, now of Sports Radio 610 in Houston, to break down how the Texans went from bottom feeders to contenders — and why their blueprint matters for Las Vegas.

We dive into:

• How Houston built around C.J. Stroud
• Why DeMeco Ryans’ defensive-minded approach worked
• What the Texans did differently during their rebuild
• Why defensive head coaches can succeed in today’s NFL
• One offensive-minded coaching candidate Raiders fans should watch
• How this rebuild compares to where the Raiders are right now
• A brief preview of Raiders vs. Texans this weekend

This isn’t about hype — it’s about process, patience, and building the right foundation.

If you’re serious about what the Raiders need to do next, this episode is required watching.

👇 Drop your answer in the comments:

If the Raiders could copy ONE team’s rebuild, who should it be?

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