Raiders Talk Podcast

The 2020 NFL Draft is finally over but the coverage never stops. On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock discuss the draft in its entirety, share their draft grades and reveal their thoughts on some of the Raiders' selections.

(1:50) Takeaways for Raiders' draft

(5:10) Did the Raiders close the gap with the Chiefs?

(8:30) How well did the Raiders do on day 3?

(11:00) Favorite pick of the draft

(13:10) Least favorite pick

(14:35) Most surprising pick

(18:20) Final draft grades

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The Raiders again drafted for need on day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft, adding some offensive weapons and adding depth to the defensive backfield. On the newest Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock break down the selections for the Silver and Black and discuss what positions the Raiders should target to close out the draft.

(2:20) Did the Raiders succeed on day 2 of the draft?

(5:00) Did Raiders miss out on the 2nd round?

(8:40) What will Lynn Bowden bring to the team?

(11:50) How will Henry Ruggs/Bryan Edwards dynamic change the Raiders offense?

(16:50) What positions should Raiders look for in the later rounds?

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In the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the Raiders got their guys in both Henry Ruggs and Damon Arnette. On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock break down the two selections, and discuss how impactful they will be for the Raiders next season.

(2:34) Raiders select Ruggs

(5:30) Who is a good comparison for Ruggs?

(7:04) Did Raiders reach for Arnette?

(10:10) How do Raiders look for Day 2?

(13:06) Raiders were interested in Jags' Ngakoue

(14:30) What positions should Raiders target on Day 2?

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Just a few days before the 2020 NFL Draft, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock discuss their mock drafts and predict what the Raiders will do later this week. Who will the team select in the first round? Will the Raiders trade back for more pick? Tune in to find out!

(2:40) Raiders' plan for first round

(6:50) Worst case scenario for first round

(9:30) Will other teams trade up with Raiders?

(13:10) Late first round targets

(20:56) What position should Raiders target in middle round?

(28:45) Potential late round gems

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The 2020 NFL Draft is one known to be wide receiver heavy, but what about the defensive line? On this edition of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock detail the current state of the defensive line and share which draft prospects could contribute next year on the defensive front.

(2:02) Is the defensive linemen position set for 2020?

(4:00) Breaking down Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown 

(7:03) What teams are in the market for defensive linemen? 

(13:10) Later round DL targets 

(16:33) Will Raiders draft a linebacker? 

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Quarterback is the most important position in all of sports. The Raiders have a big decision on their hands in regards to who should be their starting quarterback. On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock break down the QB position for the Raiders and decide if it is a good idea to add to the position from the 2020 NFL Draft.

(1:15) Takeaways from conference call with Mike Mayock 

(4:20) Do Raiders have franchise QB?

(8:40) Can Mariota be elite? 

(12:09) QB targets in the draft

(16:06) Should the Raiders draft a QB? 

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Cornerbacks are key to having a successful defense in the NFL. On this episode of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock discuss the cornerback position and break down how the Raiders will use the draft to gain valuable talent in the secondary.

(1:20) Who are the starters in the secondary?

(5:40) Should the Raiders draft a cornerback early?

(11:21) Favorite 1st round cornerback

(15:29) Late round targets 

(20:17) Should the Raiders add a veteran corner?

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One area the Raiders have to focus on during the upcoming 2020 NFL Draft is the wide receiver position. On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock break down the wide receiver draft class and give some names that could be wearing sliver and black next season. 

(3:50) Which teams are in the WR market?  

(6:20) Which WR should the Raids draft?   

(11:10) Who are some second level WR’s?  

(11:12) Favorite later round WR targets 

(20:00) What do you look for on Day 3? 

(23:12) How do you make this WR corps dynamic? 

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The saying goes defense wins championships. On the latest Raiders Talk podcast Scott Bair and Josh Schrock take a deep dive into the Raiders defense, position by position, and detail which groupings are strengths and weaknesses. Plus, to end the podcast, Scott and Josh rank the defensive players on the team.

(2:02) Apple out, Randall in 

(6:09) Breaking down the defensive line 

(10:15) Should the Raiders draft a defensive lineman?  

(12:50) Did Raiders do enough to sure up the linebacker position?

(16:11) Will cornerback spot be a weak spot on defense? 

(19:04) Who should Raiders draft with their first pick?

(21:50) Is the safety position the strongest on the defense? 

(25:38) Defensive player power rankings 

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New Raiders linebacker Nick Kwiatowski joined NBC Sports Bay Area’s Scott Bair on the latest Raiders Talk podcast to discuss his decision to join the Raiders, his growth while with the Bears, and much more! 

(2:00) Why did you choose the Raiders? 

(5:08) How did you grow as a player with the Bears? 

(9:12) How would you describe your game?  

(10:17) Switching positions in college

(13:40) Are you use to people getting your name wrong?   

(15:10) How has your NFL journey been to this point?

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