Silver and Black Today

The outrage in Raider Nation is high as both #Raiders great Tom Flores and Cliff Branch were denied selection into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Just Blog Baby's Kenny King, Jr. is with us to discuss this massive injustice. Mick Akers of the Las Vegas Review-Journal brings us the latest on the NFL Draft in Las Vegas including locations and reports on this week's Allegiant Stadium meeting.

Rick Velotta of the Las Vegas Review-Journal updates us with latest on Allegiant Stadium roof delay. Raiders beat writer Vic Tafur of The Athletic announced last week he will continue to cover the team after its move to Las Vegas. We'll talk to him about that and the future of the team as they move to Nevada. Next, Moe Moton will give us a list of free agents the Raiders should pursue this offseason to help them fill holes and march toward a playoff spot.

Former #Raiders QB Jay Schroeder visits with us as we ask him the question: would the Raiders and Derek Carr benefit from another veteran or rookie QB coming in to push the starter? Schroeder was on both sides of that equation and he'll give us his take. ALSO: We visit with Jim Zbach who, along with the Great Lakes Raiders Booster Club, is working to honor Hall of Famer Fred Biletnikoff in a special way. Attorney Michael Troiano updates us on NFL police blotter and we'll also talk #NFL playoffs and more.

Long-held as a belief amongst members of #RaiderNation is that the #NFL has a bias against the team. That bias often is reflected in officiating and penalties that go against the #Raiders. Is there now data and proof of such a bias? Our guest, Ethical Skeptic, will tell us what he found and it's hard to argue that bias isn't real. Plus: Mario Tovar of Raider Ramble talks Derek Carr, the draft, and more.

The 2019 season is in the books but how should #RaiderNation feel about it? Our Silver and Black Today panel of Moe Moton, Kelly Kriner, Chaz Osborne, and Scott Gulbransen, will spend the entire first hour (and maybe more!) answering that question. The panel will review everything from coaching to play on the field including a discussion on the team's stellar rookie class. We'll also talk about the Raiders' possible free agent and draft strategy and update you on the latest roster and NFL playoff news.

We've been overwhelmed with requests from our readers and listeners to publish the insightful interview we did a few weeks ago with former NFL GM and #Raiders executive, and current Radio.com Sports NFL Insider Michael Lombardi. We talked to Lombardi after his The Athletic column where he asserted what he believed to be a "disconnect" between coach Jon Gruden and quarterback Derek Carr. Here is the interview.

The season ended with a dud as the #Raiders lose their season finale in Denver. We talk about the game and the missed opportunities for the soon-to-be Las Vegas Raiders to finish 8-8. Also: the Derek Carr talk will not go away as the QB puts up big numbers but can't finish the comeback. Plus: fans should be happy team almost doubled its win total from 2018.

It might be a slim chance, and the #Raiders might need a lot of help, but they're still alive in the playoff race. They must win in Denver Sunday and Benjamin Allbright from KOA Radio's "Broncos Country Tonight" previews the game. Also: good friend Vinny Bonsignore talks Allegiant Stadium and how the Raiders could host a big prime time television game to open the regular season in Las Vegas.

Our own Scott Gulbransen joined his other show "The Playmakers," Tues. Dec. 23 with Paul Ihander on CBS Sports Radio 1140 to talk #Raiders and Derek Carr's bounce-back performance in LA. Discussion on Gruden's play-calling, QB play for the Silver and Black, and why so many dislike Carr.

As #RaiderNation awaits Santa Claus on this #Christmas Eve, we recap the #Raiders win against the Chargers on Sunday and go over the long-shot that is their playoffs scenario. Kelly Kriner makes a rare Tuesday night appearance as we talk about Derek Carr as he rebounds with great performance, and we give out game balls.