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Reaction in Raider Nation is mixed as the Las Vegas Raiders sign Jimmy Garoppolo as their new starting QB on a team-friendly contract. The deal, laden with incentives for the oft-injured signal caller, will help the Raiders retain flexibility as they rebuild their defense. We talk about why they might not be done with the QB position as the NFL Draft approaches. Hosts Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton also break down other Las Vegas needs in free agency and potential targets this week. They close the show talking about the Aaron Rodgers trade and where Lamar Jackson will end up.

Well, it's not Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers or Lamar Jackson...but the Las Vegas Raiders found their new QB: Jimmy Garoppolo. The former 49ers quarterback signs a 3-year, $72.5M deal with Las Vegas. Reaction to the signings is mixed, and it might not be sexy, but it is a $20M savings per season over Derek Carr. But don't count the Raiders out when it comes to drafting a rookie this season... say Moe and Scott.

Scott and Moe talk about other free agents the Raiders could pursue for the remainder of the week. With needs all over the defense, expect them to be in on some key names that are left over the next few days. Moe and Scott give you some names to watch out for.

Scott and Moe close the show by talking about the rest of NFL free agency and the Aaron Rodgers trade. The guys also both say they believe Lamar Jackson will end up playing for one team and one team only.

From 'The Best Football Show' (subscribe here), The Raiders made a big move Monday to replace Derek Carr by signing former 49ers QB, Jimmy Garoppolo.

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): What should the New Orleans Saints really expect from Derek Carr? Ahead of his introductory press conference on Saturday, hosts Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller are joined by 'Silver & Black Today' host Scott Gulbransen to break down what he’s learned about Carr (and his hive) after several years of covering him first-hand. 

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With Lamar Jackson tagged in Baltimore, some in Raider Nation are clamoring for the talented QB. But we talk about why it would be a bad idea on many fronts. Also, we talk about Josh Jacobs earning the franchise tag and why it's a good sign for him and a new contract for the reigning rushing champion. Plus, we get to our weekly Raider Nation Mailbag!

While the NFL world decries teams who don't want Lamar Jackson, we explain why, although an elite QB, he's not worth the money due to injury history.

Jacobs was franchise tagged but good news out of Las Vegas as the two sides continue to work on a new contract.

We answer your questions about the Raiders future at QB in both free agency and in the NFL Draft.