The Raiders’ coaching carousel is officially underway — and this next hire could shape the future of the franchise for the next decade-plus.

In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick is joined by Cody Alexander of MatchQuarters.com for a scheme-based deep dive into the head coaching candidates currently interviewing with the Raiders.

If you’re looking to truly understand defensive football, structure, and scheme — MatchQuarters.com is one of the best resources out there. Cody consistently breaks down the game at a high level, and Raiders fans looking for deeper defensive insight should absolutely check it out.

This isn’t a surface-level name game.

We break down:

- What these coaching candidates actually run schematically

- What they believe in and how they build their teams

- How each option could realistically change the Raiders on the field

Specifically, we dive into:

- Who Davis Webb is — and how he ended up on the Raiders’ radar

- How Vance Joseph could transform the defense and potentially repair the relationship with Maxx Crosby

- Whether or not Matt Nagy is a legitimate head coaching candidate

- A detailed breakdown of Klint Kubiak’s scheme, including what makes it appealing, where the weaknesses are, and why he may — or may not — be the cream of the crop in this pool

And that’s just the start.

We also discuss other coaches who could enter the mix and explain why the Raiders may be targeting a very specific type of leader in this search.

Plus, Matt Perrault joins the show for Raiders Rounders as we:

- Put a bow on the Raiders season

- Look ahead to the opening round of the NFL Playoffs

- Share best bets for the weekend

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If major breaking news hits or a topic warrants an extra show, we’ll absolutely jump on it — but Tuesday and Thursday will be our consistent offseason schedule for now.

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CHAPTERS:

02:15 DEEP DIVE INTO THE RAIDERS' COACHING CANDIDATES W/ CODY ALEXANDER

52:48 RAIDERS SEASON BETTING RECAP WITH MATT PERRAULT

01:08:39 PLAYOFF BEST BETS

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Pete Carroll is out — and the Raiders are once again starting over.

After a 3–14 season, the Raiders officially moved on from Carroll, marking their sixth head coach search since 2020. In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down how the organization reached this point and why the fit between Carroll, his staff, and GM John Spytek never truly made sense.

But this isn’t just a postmortem.

We move the conversation forward and discuss:

• Why the Carroll hire always felt like an arranged marriage
• What ultimately led to the decision to move on
• Where the Raiders go from here in their head coaching search
• Which coaching candidates actually make sense for this organization
• And why, despite recent chaos, this Raiders job may be as attractive as it’s ever been

There are real reasons to believe the right hire could change the trajectory of this franchise — and we break down what that coach needs to look like.

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The Raiders closed the season with a win over the Chiefs — but now the biggest questions are just beginning.

In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down the Raiders’ season finale in Kansas City, what the win means for the No. 1 overall pick, and where the organization goes from here with Pete Carroll’s future still up in the air.

We dive into:

• How the Raiders pulled off the win over the Chiefs
• What the most likely move is with the top overall pick
• Where things currently stand with Pete Carroll
• Ashton Jeanty’s record-breaking performance and what it says about his future

⚠️ Programming Note:

This postgame pod is a bit shorter than usual due to the uncertainty surrounding Pete Carroll’s status. Once we get official clarity, we’ll dive much deeper into the season, what comes next, and potential coaching candidates.

📍 What’s Next:

We’ll be down at the Raiders facility on Monday for locker clean-out day, where we expect to have more information. We’ll be back with another podcast once we hear directly from players and the organization.

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The Raiders are facing decisions that could shape the franchise for the next decade — and it all starts at quarterback.

In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down the two quarterbacks at the top of the draft board — Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore — after getting the best look yet at both on the biggest stage: the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.

We dive into:

- What Mendoza and Moore showed under real pressure

- What their performances revealed — and what they didn’t

- Which direction the Raiders should be leaning right now

But that’s just the beginning.

Jesse is joined by Sterling Holmes from Sports Radio 810 in Kansas City to break down the Chiefs–Raiders season finale and everything at stake.

That includes:

- How the Chiefs might approach Week 18

- Whether Kansas City will try to block the Raiders’ shot at the No. 1 pick

- If the Silver and Black have any real path to a win against this version of the Chiefs

- And what the Raiders can actually learn from the structure of the Chiefs’ dynasty beyond Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes

This is a big-picture conversation about roster building, quarterback evaluation, and organizational structure — and it’s essential viewing heading into Sunday.

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What did you think of Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore in their playoff games?

Did either performance change your opinion — for better or for worse?

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Former Raiders wide receiver Ryan Hoag is back—and his hottest take yet might be coming true.

Three weeks ago, Hoag predicted the Chiefs could find themselves out of playoff contention—and that the Raiders’ Week 18 matchup could have massive implications for the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft.

At the time, it sounded wild.

Now? It looks very real.

In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, we break down:

- Whether or not the Raiders will win this game and miss out on the top pick

- How picking first, second, or third changes their strategy

- Which quarterback in this draft, Hoag believes, can actually change the Raiders’ future

- And a fascinating idea to fix the NFL Draft system that rewards tanking

If you’re trying to understand every possible Raiders scenario heading into the offseason, this is a must-watch conversation.

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The Raiders are officially in pole position for the No. 1 overall pick — so now what?

On this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick reacts to the Raiders’ loss to the New York Giants and breaks down everything that comes with holding the top pick in the NFL Draft. From draft math to roster implications, this is the clearest look yet at what Las Vegas must do next.

Jesse dives into:

What the Raiders’ path to keeping (or losing) the No. 1 pick looks like

How a win over the Chiefs could impact draft positioning

Fernando Mendoza vs. Dante Moore and how the Raiders will evaluate both

Why shutting Maxx Crosby down isn’t the panic moment it seems — and what his absence exposed defensively

How the Raiders struggled against Jaxson Dart and the Giants offense

Who stepped up offensively without Brock Bowers

With the rebuild officially underway, this episode lays out the reality of where the Raiders stand — and the massive decisions that now define their future.

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The Raiders don’t need another band-aid — they need a full teardown and rebuild.

On this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick is joined by Jason Fitz (Yahoo Sports Daily, lifelong Raider fan) for an unfiltered breakdown of how the Raiders can actually rebuild this franchise the right way.

Jason lays out a real blueprint for change:

- How Mark Davis must restructure the Raiders’ decision-making hierarchy

- Why the coach–quarterback marriage matters more than any single draft pick

- Which head coach profile fits the Raiders best

- Why Jason currently leans Fernando Mendoza over Dante Moore at QB

- Who the Raiders can realistically build around — and who has to go

- Why past draft and free-agency failures still haunt this roster

Plus, Raiders Rounders with Matt Perrault — breaking down the betting angles, props, and storylines heading into the weekend.

If you’re tired of half-measures and want an honest, strategic look at how the Raiders fix this thing once and for all, this is the episode you need to watch.

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The Raiders came up short against the Houston Texans — but this loss felt different.

In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down Las Vegas’ close loss to the Texans, focusing on the encouraging signs that may finally point toward real building blocks for the future. From rookie running back Ashton Jeanty's performance to a defense that found ways to challenge C.J. Stroud, Jesse explains what actually worked — and why this game shouldn’t be lumped in with the rest of the season’s blowouts.

The episode also dives into offensive approach, defensive execution, and what this performance means as the Raiders inch closer to the draft. Jesse discusses where the roster still falls short, why improvement up front remains critical, and how prospects like Dante Moore could factor into the team’s long-term plans.

If you’re looking for clear-eyed analysis, not empty optimism — and want to understand what the Raiders can actually build on — this postgame reaction is for you.

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Former Raiders linebacker Kirk Morrison joins Jesse Merrick for a deep dive into the Raiders’ young talent.

With the season winding down and the focus shifting toward the future, Kirk breaks down what the film really shows from the Raiders’ young defenders, including Darien Porter, Tonka Hemingway, JJ Pegues, and Tommy Eichenberg, and where things have come up short for Malcolm Koonce.

We also dive into the offensive side of the ball, where Kirk offers insight into why the rookie receivers haven’t clicked yet — and what needs to change for this offense to take a step forward.

Plus, Kirk shares his thoughts on the quarterbacks at the top of the upcoming draft, including whether he prefers Fernando Mendoza or Dante Moore, and what the Raiders should prioritize as they kickstart a true rebuild.

To wrap it up, Matt Perrault returns for Raiders Rounders, breaking down the latest betting angles and storylines heading into the weekend.

If you’re looking for a real evaluation of the Raiders’ young core — and an honest conversation about where this rebuild goes next — this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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The Raiders are at a crossroads — and instead of guessing, it’s time to study teams that actually rebuilt the right way.

On today’s episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick is joined by former Texans defensive lineman Seth Payne, now of Sports Radio 610 in Houston, to break down how the Texans went from bottom feeders to contenders — and why their blueprint matters for Las Vegas.

We dive into:

• How Houston built around C.J. Stroud
• Why DeMeco Ryans’ defensive-minded approach worked
• What the Texans did differently during their rebuild
• Why defensive head coaches can succeed in today’s NFL
• One offensive-minded coaching candidate Raiders fans should watch
• How this rebuild compares to where the Raiders are right now
• A brief preview of Raiders vs. Texans this weekend

This isn’t about hype — it’s about process, patience, and building the right foundation.

If you’re serious about what the Raiders need to do next, this episode is required watching.

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