Raiders Wire Podcast

The guys discuss the Raiders’ recent moves in free agency, including the addition of defensive end Yannick Ngakoue, and the subtraction of Pro Bowl center Rodney Hudson. Also, the one free agent decision that should have Raiders fans scratching their heads.

Recorded during Legal Tampering Monday, the guys await the Raiders’ first big 2021 splash while remembering some of the organization’s offseason failures of the recent past. The 2019 offseason, as Raiders Wire editor Marcus Mosher explains, was a real doozy. Also, how should Raiders fans feel about Trent Brown?

 Marcus Williams to the Raiders, anyone? On the virtual eve of NFL free agency, the guys zero in on the free safety position, and react to the Raiders’ recent moves along the offensive line. (Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the Trent Brown trade.)

The Raiders made Russell Wilson’s short list of teams he would be willing to play for, and we shouldn’t be surprised. It’s Vegas, baby! Just how big of a destination has Jon Gurden’s team on the Vegas strip become? The guys discuss, react to the Gus Bradley hire, and hit on Marcus Mariota’s crazy contract in the return episode of the Raiders Wire Podcast for the 2021 season.

In the season finale of the Raiders Wire Podcast, the guys discuss the two major fears that ultimately doomed the team during the second half of the season. The Raiders’ brutal loss to Miami in Week 16 was just the icing on the cake. How should this team approach the offseason? And what should head coach John Gruden and GM Mike Mayock do to address the Raiders’ terrible defense? Host Ryan O’Leary and Raiders Wire editor Marcus Mosher tackle all that and more. The 18th and final episode of the Raiders Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with a fantasy segment from The Huddle and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.

The Las Vegas Raiders sure looked the part of a contender this season with wins over the Saints and Chiefs. But after winning six of their first nine games, they lost four of five to get knocked out of the AFC playoff picture. The guys discuss the alarming trend that plagued another John Gruden-coached team, and Marcus Mariota’s impressive play in relief of the injured Derek Carr. Episode 17 of the Raiders Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with a fantasy segment from The Huddle and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.

The Las Vegas Raiders fired defensive coordinator Paul Guenther hours after last week’s blowout loss to the Colts. But how much blame does GM Mike Mayock and the personnel department deserve for the team’s woes on that side of the ball? Host Ryan O’Leary and Raiders Wire editor Marcus Mosher discuss that very topic, along with Josh Jacobs’ hilarious exchange with his fantasy football owners on social media, and the team’s chances of still sneaking into the playoffs. Episode 16 of the Raiders Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with a fantasy segment from The Huddle and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.

A couple weeks ago the Las Vegas Raiders were right in the AFC playoff discussion. Now, after Sunday’s embarrassing loss to the Atlanta Falcons, the Raiders find themselves ranked 9th in the conference. Host Ryan O’Leary and Raiders Wire editor Marcus Mosher discuss what went wrong for the Raiders in their blowout loss to the Falcons, and look ahead to what is now a must-win game this weekend against the Jets. Episode 14 of the Raiders Wire Podcast is powered by USA TODAY Sports and includes fantasy football smart plays from The Huddle.com, and sports betting advice from USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire.

No one likes to talk about moral victories, but it’s hard not to feel good about the Raiders after their 35-31 loss to the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Host Ryan O’Leary and Raiders Wire editor Marcus Mosher discuss that epic Sunday Night game and look ahead to what will be a pivotal game this week at Atlanta. This podcast is powered by USA Today Sports and includes fantasy picks of the week from The Huddle, and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.

 With their blowout win over the Broncos in Week 10, the Raiders have ascended to 6-3 and are firmly in the mix for the AFC playoffs. A big reason for the success this season? Derek Carr. Host Ryan O’Leary and Raiders Wire editor Marcus Mosher discuss Carr’s career-best season and where he ranks among the NFL’s elite. The guys also preview the Raiders’ Week 11 showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs. This podcast is powered by USA Today Sports and includes fantasy advice from The Huddle, as well as a sports betting pick of the week from The Sportsbook Wire.