Raider Nation Podcast: Las Vegas Raiders News with Raider Greg

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Segment #1: Welcome Back in Black

Raider Greg reviews the latest signings, releases, rumors, and training camp news

Segment #2: AFC West Meltdown

We look at the outlook for all the teams in the AFC West in 2009

Segment #3: Raider Nation “Boneline” Call-in Segment

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Music credit: The Raiders by Sam Spence; Back in Black by AC-DC; Bad to the Bone by George Thorogood.

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Running time - 1:22:01

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Segment #1: Stop the timidity

Raider Greg reads an article from TheRaiderTake, that suggests we don't use a gradual approach with our new players. Let them start now.

Segment #2: Article: Believe it or not, the Chiefs could win the AFC West

Raider Greg says this article is some Bowshit.

Segment #3: Samson Satele, our new center, is proud to be an Oakland Raider

Segment #4: Raider Nation “Boneline” Call-in Segment

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Music credit: The Raiders by Sam Spence; Back in Black by AC-DC; Bad to the Bone by George Thorogood.

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Running time - 1:05:26

TOPICS: Segment #1: News items - Brandon Marshall has requested a trade from the Denver Broncos. - Michael Crabtree throws a temper tantrum in SF - The NFL experts are projecting the KC Chiefs to be the surprise contenders to win the AFC West in '09 Segment #2: Bonehead of the Week Award Raider Greg gives the Bonehead of the Week award to Raiders DB Keith Davis, for making the statement that he believes Jeff Garcia "is better prepared to get us that win" (than JaMarcus Russell) during an interview on Sirius Satellite Radio. Here is the complete transcript of the interview: http://www.ibabuzz.com/raidersblog/2009/06/15/keith-davis-garcia-gives-us-best-chance-to-win/ Segment #3: Greg Ellis Greg Ellis, who played outside linebacker with the Dallas Cowboys, was acquired by the Raiders. He will move to defensive end and be used as a pass rusher. Raider Greg gives you all the details and his opinion on the acquisition. Segment #4: The Raiders are Gelin' The team is starting to gel, and Raider Greg thinks that the Raiders will surprise a lot of people this year and contend for the AFC West title in '09. Segment #5: The Boneline We hear from 9 callers on our toll-free voicemail line, the "Boneline" Caller #1: Raider Rob (1st time caller) from Maryland Caller #2: Raider Tim in Oklahoma Caller #3: ObiWan Raider with his daughter "Princess Raider" Caller #4: Raider Chris in Scranton, Pennsylvania Caller #5: Raider Jake in Iowa Caller #6: Virginia Raider Caller #7: Pennsylvania Raider Caller #8: Raider Mike Caller #9: Big Dave Chapman in the UK You too can call in to the boneline and get on the podcast yourself. Toll-Free 1-800-620-7181. Keep your call under 2 minutes. If we get a lot of calls we may not be able to air all of them, so make them good. Preference may be given to first time callers. Running time - 39:05

SHOW #238 - "The OTAs are Under Way" TOPICS: Segment #1: Raiders News We briefly touch on a few of the latest news items including: "Shouts Out" to our listeners... QB Charlie Frye is now an Oakland Raider... Lane Kiffin saga continues... Raider Nation Celebration scheduled for 8/8/09 from 1-5pm in Oakland (details on Raiders.com)... Segment #2: "Chucky Pops Off" John Gruden gives his thoughts on JaMarcus Russell and the Raiders QB situation Segment #3: "Like Rats from a Sinking Ship" Raider Greg reads from a blog post made on cbssports.com by a Broncos fan. This fan thinks that the firing of Mike Shanahan and the hiring of Josh McDaniels will bring about the end of the "twelve year spin to nowhere", and is bringing "excitement and change" for Broncos fans. Then Greg reads some replies to this blog post, made by other Broncos fans who have a different opinion. Here is the blog entry: http://tdfortd.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/15413266/15413312 Segment #4: "The OTAs" Raider Greg gives an update on the OTAs as they have progressed so far, including some comments by Coach Cable. We hear about which players are impressing the most during these OTAs. Segment #5: THE BONELINE 1-800-620-7181 We hear from 7 callers on our toll-free voicemail line, the "Boneline" Caller #1: Raider Chris from Scranton, Pennsylvania Caller #2: Raider Maniac Caller #3: Pennsylvania Raider Caller #4: Raider Joe from Columbus, Ohio (via San Diego) Caller #5: Virginia Raider Caller #6: The "Surface Raider" Caller #7: Raider T.R. You too can call in to the boneline and get on the podcast yourself. Toll-Free 1-800-620-7181. Keep your call under 2 minutes. If we get a lot of calls we may not be able to air all of them, so make them good. Preference may be given to first time callers. Running time - 54:03

SHOW #237 - "The Raiders 3-Headed Monster" TOPICS: Segment #1: Why Do The Convicts Always Come To Oakland? With Michael Vick being released from jail, what team is mentioned by the media as the most probable team he may play for? Segment #2: JaMarcus And His Bling JaMarcus Russell was spotted by the Paparazzi during a night of partying. Raider Greg gives his take on this issue. Segment #3: Cornholer Out, Gruden In (Monday Night Football Is Back) Tony Kornheiser is being replaced by John Gruden on Monday Night Football. Raider Greg gives his opinion on this move. Segment #4: Raiders Defensive Coordinator John Marshall There was a recent article on BleacherReport.com entitled "Who Is Oakland Raiders Defensive Coordinator John Marshall?". Raider Greg thought the article was interesting, and he passes on some of the information and gives his opinion on how he thinks Marshall may change the Raiders defense. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/181634-who-is-raiders-defensive-coordinator-john-marshall Segment #5: The Three Headed Monster To Bust Out In '09 (Calico Jack) Raider Greg reads from Calico Jack's article, "3 Headed Monster". Calico Jack hosts the blog "Silver and Black Forever". http://silverandblackforever.blogspot.com/2009/05/3-headed-monster.html Segment #6: Welcome to the Raiders - DB Keith Davis and WR Will Franklin The Raiders acquired free agent defensive back Keith Davis, who was previously with the Dallas Cowboys, and wide receiver Will Franklin, claimed off waivers after being released by the Detroit Lions. Raider Greg welcomes them to the Raiders. Segment #7: THE BONELINE 1-800-620-7181 We hear from 14 callers on our toll-free voicemail line, the "Boneline" Caller #1: Obi-Wan Raider Caller #2: Jaime from Bakersfield Caller #3: Aztec Raider Caller #4: Jersey Raider Caller #5: KC Raider Caller #6: Draft Day Andy (first time caller) Caller #7: Raider Tom, the "Surface Raider", from Somerset in the U.K. Caller #8: Joe from Columbus Ohio via San Diego Caller #9: Pennsylvania Raider Caller #10: LA Raider Caller #11: Raider Chris from Scranton, Pennsylvania Caller #12: Arkansan Raider Caller #13: Virginia Raider Caller #14: Young Raider You too can call in to the boneline and get on the podcast yourself. Toll-Free 1-800-620-7181. Keep your call under 2 minutes. If we get a lot of calls we may not be able to air all of them, so make them good. Preference may be given to first time callers. Running time - 1:09:23

SHOW #236 - "Raiders Mini-Camp Update" TOPICS: Segment #1: "Let's Get Ready To Rumble!" The Raiders sign FB Lorenzo Neal and RB Gary Russell. Raider Greg thinks these signings, in addition to our other offseason acquisitions, will lead to an improved Raiders team in 2009. Segment #2: Surprise! I'm Pregnant! (no, I had knee surgury) Javon Walker dropped a bomb on the Raiders and coach Tom Cable.....that he recently had surgery on his right knee......the same knee that he has had surgery on before. Greg takes a look at an article from InsideBayArea.com by Steve Corkran, and gives his thoughts on this issue. Segment #3: Mini-Camp Update Greg looks at an article by Cam Inman of the Contra Costa Times on the Raiders recent mini-camp, talks about what happened there, and gives his thoughts. Segment #4: THE BONELINE 1-800-620-7181 We hear from 13 callers on our toll-free voicemail line, the "Boneline" Caller #1: Obi-Wan Raider Caller #2: L.A. Raider Caller #3: Raider Dave from Washington Caller #4: Raider Tom, the "Surface Raider", from Somerset in the U.K. Caller #5: Raider Mike from Gainesville, Florida Caller #6: Pennsylvania Raider Caller #7: Western N.Y. Raider Caller #8: Virginia Raider Caller #9: Uptown Raider Caller #10: Raider Chris from Scranton, Pennsylvania Caller #11: Raider Jeff from Orlando, Florida Caller #12: Raider Kendall from Kansas Caller #13: Raider Jake from Iowa You too can call in to the boneline and get on the podcast yourself. Toll-Free 1-800-620-7181. Keep your call under 2 minutes. If we get a lot of calls we may not be able to air all of them, so make them good. Preference may be given to first time callers. Running time - 57:08

Caller #2: Juan Jorge

Caller #3: Raider Boy

Caller #4: Raider Chris from Scranton, Pennsylvania

Caller #5: Raider John from Livermore, CA

Caller #6: Raider Mike from Gainesville, Florida

Caller #7: Slow Raider

Caller #8: The Arch Angel from Stone Mountain, Georgia

Caller #9: Jersey Raider

Caller #10: LouDog Raider

Caller #11: Pennsylvania Raider

Caller #12: Lil Raider from Eastside Oakland

Caller #13: High School Raider

Caller #14: Raider Johnnie

Caller #15: Raider Santos

Caller #16: Raider Jaime from Bakersfield

Caller #17: C-Money!

SHOW #234 - "The NFL Draft...IT'S A CRAPSHOOT!" TOPICS: Segment #1: "THE NFL Draft...IT'S A CRAPSHOOT!" We all know that the NFL draft is pretty much a "crap shoot", just like the luck of the dice. No one knows how the players will actually pan out in the long run, but Raider Greg will go over some of the possibilities that the Raiders have for players that could help the team. Greg uses as a reference David White's blog from SFgate.com, where Mr. White analyzes the Raiders draft possibilities. See the article here: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/raiders/indexn?blogid=11 Segment #2: "Raiders Beat Writer Jason Jones Is Leaving Football For The NBA" Jason Jones, one of our favorite Raiders beat writers for the Sacramento Bee, is in his last week of covering the Raiders. He is leaving football to cover the NBA and the Sacramento Kings for the Bee. We will miss his coverage of the Raiders. Greg goes over one of Jason's latest blogs on the Raiders entitled, "What About The Defensive Line?" You can read the original blog here: http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/raiders/archives/021673.html Segment #3: "RaiderTakes's Take On The Upcoming Raiders 2009 Season" One of our favorite blogs is The RaiderTake, and Greg reads part of the latest take and adds his own thoughts. You can see the complete blog here: http://raidertake.blogspot.com/2009/04/stickem-pickem-draft-challenge.html Segment #4: THE BONELINE 1-800-620-7181 We hear from 12 callers on our toll-free voicemail line, the "Boneline" Caller #1: Raider Carlos from Petaluma, CA Caller #2: Nebraska Raider (1st time caller) Caller #3: Aztec Raider from Santa Rosa, CA Caller #4: Raider Chris from Scranton, Pennsylvania Caller #5: Lil-Raider from East Oakland (1st time caller) Caller #6: Raider MD from Qatar, Middle East (1st time caller) Caller #7: Big Fred, Redneck Raider Fan from Tennessee (1st time caller) Caller #8: Raider Dave in Washington Caller #9: Virginia Raider Caller #10: Crusader Raider from London, England Caller #11: An Anonymous Chargers Fan...so we'll call him "Nutless, Boltless, Clueless, and definitely BLINGLESS in Ohio" Caller #12: Jeff from Orlando Florida You too can call in to the boneline and get on the podcast yourself. Toll-Free 1-800-620-7181. Keep your call under 2 minutes. If we get a lot of calls we may not be able to air all of them, so make them good. Preference may be given to first time callers. Running time - 59:08

Caller #2: "Raider Chris" from Scranton, Pennsylvania

Caller #3: "Raider Maniac" from Central Illinios

Caller #4: Raul Oliveros

Caller #5: "Sean-Dogg"

Caller #6: "Western NY Raider"

Caller #7: The "No Name Raider" (forgot to give his name)

Caller #8: "Raider Tim" from Oklahoma

Caller #9: "Virginia Raider"

Caller #10: "Raider Mike" from Gainesville, Florida

Caller #11: "Colorado Chris"

Caller #12: Juan Jorge

Caller #13: "Raider Damien" from Placer County, California

Caller #14: "YungRaider" from Houston, Texas

Caller #15: "Raider Jake" from Iowa

Caller #16: "Obi-Wan Raider" and son "Obi-Wan Raider Jr."

SHOW #232 - "The NFL Offseason Is Heating Up" TOPICS: Segment #1: "More Reasons For The Flags To Fly In Oakland!" The new NFL rules changes....will they affect Oakland? Raider Greg says, "YOU BET THEY WILL"....and he reviews the new rule changes for 2009 and he thinks they may affect the Raiders more than some other teams. Segment #2: "Cornell 'Rag Mop' Green....Beats His Wife With A Mop Handle" Raider Greg tells the story of what led to the arrest of Cornell Green for domestic violence. Will the Raiders end up cutting him because of this incident? Greg gives his opinion. Segment #3: "Raiders Hire 3 New Assistant Coaches" Why do we care? Raider Greg gives you his answer... Segment #4: "Dophins Trade Center Samson Satele To The Raiders" This story covers the trade that ended with Jake Grove going to the Dolphins in exchange for Samson Satele coming to Oakland. Greg gives his opinion on which team got the better deal and how it could affect what we do in the draft. Segment #5: "Raiders NFL Draft Needs" Raider Greg once again talks about the upcoming NFL draft, with emphasis on our offensive line and our defense...... and what the Raiders need most in order to compete with the Chargers and other strong running teams. Segment #6: "Raiders 2009 Season Opener On Monday Night Football" Is starting the season on Monday Night Football, in front of a national audience, a good thing for the Raiders? Raider Greg didn't think so at first....but he has changed his mind. He'll tell you why. Segment #7: THE BONELINE 1-800-620-7181 We hear from 11 callers on our toll-free voicemail line, the "Boneline" Caller #1: "Raider Yani" Caller #2: "Yung Raider" Caller #3: "Aztec Raider" from Santa Rosa, California Caller #4: Tristin from New York Caller #5: Jaime from Bakersfield Caller #6: "Raider Rico" Caller #7: "Raider Mike" from Gainesville, Florida Caller #8: Raul Oliveros Caller #9: Obi Wan Raider Caller #10: Virginia Raider Caller #11: Crusader Raider Apologies to Arch Angel from Stone Mt. Georgia and Raider Dave in Washington. Your calls were accidently left off the show. Call back for the next show....we love your calls. You too can call in to the boneline and get on the podcast yourself. Toll-Free 1-800-620-7181. Keep your call under two minutes. If we get a lot of calls we may not be able to air all of them, so make them good. Preference may be given to first time callers. Running time - 1:17:48