Lindsay Rhodes, host of the NFL Rhodes Show podcast joins me to talk about her recent interview with Raiders GM Mike Mayock and the Raiders defensive expectations for 2021. We discuss her conversation with NFL Network's Tom Pelissero regarding vaccinations around the league and what it means for teams on the bubble. We look at Hall of Fame weekend with Coach Flores and Charles Woodson being enshrined and we tackle the Aaron Rodgers drama in Green Bay.

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Former Raider, ESPN Analyst and MNF host Louis Riddick joins me as we count down from day 50 to the Monday Night Kickoff in Las Vegas vs. the Ravens. Louis talks about the history of the Raiders and what it means to him, should Raiders fans be concerned over the abrupt retirement of RB coach Kirby Wilson and resignation of President Marc Badain, why he thinks the Derek Carr bashing is ridiculous and how Gus Bradley can (and has to) turn around this defense.

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I take a look at the recent tweet from Bleacher Report Gridiron asking who was the most underrated receiver of all time and there is a strong case to be made for Cliff Branch. I referenced my article for Just Blog Baby I touch on the Raiders upcoming training camp and also recent insensitive statements made by Rachel Nichols and Stephen A. Smith.

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Raider Cody of the Raider Cody Podcast (Raidercody.com) joins me to talk about the recent comments that have drummed up excitement around Raider Nation from Derek Carr and Davante Adams. We also break down what we believe can be two of the top position groups in the NFL. Stay plugged in for more information regarding watch parties as season rolls around.

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I welcome you too the re-brand of my podcast! Same heat will be brought, same great guests, more Real Talk! Buckle up because its about to be a fun ride!

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3X NFL All Pro and 2005 Defensive Rookie of the Year Shawne Merriman of the San Diego Chargers joins me to talk about his days as a Charger, the Raiders/Chargers rivalry, how Marty Schottenheimer helped cultivate a hatred for the Silver and Black, his podcast "Lights out Podcast" and his MMA Promotion company, Lights Out Extreme Fighting.

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Jim Trotter of the NFL Network and co-host of the Huddle and Flow podcast joins me to discuss the recent reports of the NFL using Race Norming in studying retired players concussions. I also review the first week of OTA's as well as the Raiders needs going forward.

0:36 Raiders OTA's

4:30 Cliff Branch should be in the pro Football Hall of Fame

5:19 Al Davis and his impact on the NFL

5:32 Two teams in one market, the wine and cheese 49ers

6:18 The NFL's use of Race Norming

11:08 How are players protecting themselves now

13:20 The Rooney Rule is sickening/ Eugene Chung

17:38 The Raiders need to finish strong

21:00 Jon Gruden's control of the team

23:35 Commitment to Excellence

25:00 Greatest album of all time?

27:33 Be Kind

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NFL Network analyst and co-host of the Huddle and Flow podcast, Steve Wyche joins me to discuss the NFL Draft, the rise of Black QB's,the future of HBCU athletes in the NFL, the Aaron Rodgers situation and what's going on with the Raiders.

3:38 Rise in Black QB's

5:54 The future of HBCU athletes in the NFL

7:30 Celebrating more diversity in the NFL

11:30 Rooney rule and interviewing more diverse candidates

14:16 Jim Trotter's piece on the Raiders/Gruden

17:38 Raiders defense has to get better 

17:54 Offense has to make up for bad defense (first downs, touchdowns)

20:50 Russell Wilson, DeShaun Watson 

24:01 DO YOU THINK THE PACKERS TRADE AARON??

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Full 7 round 2021 NFL Draft recap. Raider Cody joins me to go through the Raiders picks and we evaluate each player and discuss remaining team needs.
 

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The Las Vegas Raiders traded up with the San Francisco 49ers in the 2021 NFL Draft to select Trevon Moehrig. The Raiders got their 1st round talent in the 2nd round!

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