Silver and Black Today

We're back with a new podcast where we tell you why, at the end of the day, OTAs don't really matter much. Sure, they help the Las Vegas Raiders players and coaches some but it won't give fans a glimpse of who will be starters on opening day. Plus, host Scott Gulbransen tells you why the signing of RB Kenyan Drake was big for the Raiders. He breaks out the key reasons why you should be excited about him and what it means for RB Josh Jacobs and Jon Gruden's offense. Finally, we hear about how and why Denver Broncos star Von Miller was in Las Vegas helping some young Raiders get better from our correspondent David Stepanian.

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We're back with our first podcast since before the NFL draft and host Scott Gulbransen brings you the latest Las Vegas Raiders news and views. We start talking about the Julio Jones trade and why some in Raider Nation wanted the veteran receiver while others were a hard pass. We also revisit John Kincade's comments - he covered Jones and the Falcons for 20 years - about the downside of the talented WR. Then, "Uncle Hondo" Carpenter talks with us about Jones, the Raiders draft, and his observations from OTAs. Carpenter talks about the Raiders need for help at linebacker and sneaky good moves this offseason. We close the show talking with an All-Star caller from our Raider Nation Radio show - Rossi the Aussie. Rossi talks about his views on the Raiders offseason moves and what one position worries him most. 

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We're back with a BRAND NEW podcast hosted by Scott Gulbransen and our NFL Draft Analyst Kelly Kriner. Kriner gives you his seven-round Raiders mock draft addressing the needs the team has heading into free agency this week. Scott and Kelly talk you through each round of the draft, the picks, and alternative options should the player selected be gone. They also discuss the importance of the team hitting on this year's draft after the misses in the past few - as of today. 

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The final episode of Silver and Black Today on Raider Nation Radio 920-AM kicks off with host Scott Gulbransen talking about the show's history and how it will go on after today's finale on a daily radio. We also get a steady dose of Russell Wilson chatter and Scott and Dmon Cotton ask: why is it so irritating talk of upgrading at QB even if you like Derek Carr? Plus, callers express their appreciation for the show and Scott's hard work the past three years. NOTE: Although the show is leaving daily radio, it will continue in March in a podcast format so stay subscribed!

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We close out the final hour of our final daily show on Raider Nation Radio talking with listeners and about our memorable callers. Also, Vinny Bonsignore stops by to reminisce about his days as a contributor on the show when it was on CBS Sports Radio and Scott says goodbye. *NOTE: Silver and Black Today will return as a podcast in March so stay subscribed!

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Mike Sando, the senior NFL writer for The Athletic NFL and co-author of Thursday's blockbuster look at QB Russell Wilson's unease in Seattle, joined us to discuss the story and what it means for his future with the Seahawks. Sando talks about how it got to this point between the future Hall of Fame QB and head coach Peter Carroll and tells us if it's repairable. Also, we talk to Sando about the teams named by Wilson as willing destinations including the Las Vegas Raiders - which seems not to be a great fit.

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We kick off our Thursday show with the big NFL news of the day: the list of teams Russell Wilson would accept a trade with was outlined in a store on The Athletic this morning and the Las Vegas Raiders were on the list. That's a good thing if you're a Raiders fan and we tell you why. Also, Alain Poupart of All Dolphins talks why Wilson to the Dolphins might be a move that makes sense as they were named by the QB as an acceptable destination.

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What are NFL GMs saying about Las Vegas Raiders starting QB Derek Carr? Host Scott Gulbransen welcomes guest co-host Hondo Carpenter who wrote about his conversations with three GMs who gave their assessment. Plus: who were the biggest, baddest badasses in Raiders history? We tell you our picks and get yours!

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We continue the conversation about the Raiders biggest badasses...and take your calls. We also get a full history and thoughts on the Las Vegas sports scene from Chris Maathuis of News 8 Las Vegas. Maathuis celebrated his 24th year covering sports for the CBS affiliate and talks about the impact of pro sports arrival in Las Vegas - including the Raiders.

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We're live on location from the studios of the Las Vegas Raiders world headquarters in Henderson, Nevada. The Raiders again have a Top 10 difficult schedule which underscores the importance of this offseason to get the team's defense right. Jesse Merrick of News 3 Las Vegas talks about the best fits for the Raiders needs in NFL free agency and gives us his first-hand experience at last weekend's Vegas Golden Knights outdoor game at Lake Tahoe. Callers talk about Cliff Branch and his omission thus far from the Pro Football Hall of Fame - the biggest travesty there is currently with the greats that played the game.

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