State of the Nation: A show about the Las Vegas Raiders

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State of the Nation: A show about the Las Vegas Raiders episodes

September 10, 2020 Season Opener Preview Vs Carolina, Over/Unders On Raiders Stats & Why Was Lynn Bowden Traded
The guys gives a preview of the upcoming season opener for the Raiders vs the Panthers in Carolina. The Raiders will have to do their best to try to slow down Christian McCaffery. The guys gives some over/under prop bets on some of the Raiders skill position guys for the season. They break down what was the deal with trading away Lynn Bowden. And they give their season predictions and picks for the Panthers game.

To check out the piece with the guys talking Raiders skill position over/under's, visit: https://theathletic.com/2049745/2020/09/10/over-under-which-raiders-will-exceed-expectations-which-ones-will-fall-short/

And to check out Vic & Tashan's season preview piece, visit: https://theathletic.com/2050752/2020/09/09/raiders-preview-whats-new-whats-not-and-what-to-expect-in-2020/

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36 min
September 03, 2020 53-Man Roster Projections, Training Camp Injuries & Transactions And Much More
The guys break down Vic & Tashan's 53-man roster projections and if there was any surprises to make the team or get cut. They talk about if the injury to Damon Arnette is serious and if his good camp had anything to do with the release of Prince Amukamara. Tyrell Williams is done for the season with shoulder injury and that opens the door for Bryan Edwards era to begin. And the guys take some questions about the Silver and Black.

To Read Vic & Tashan's 53 Man Roster Projections piece, visit: https://theathletic.com/2037669/2020/09/01/raiders-53-man-roster-projection-tyrell-williams-to-ir-tough-choices-at-lb/

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27 min
August 27, 2020 What's The Deal With Trent Brown, Tyrell Williams Injury Update & Other Camp Updates
The guys talk about Trent Brown finally making an appearance at training camp and why there is such a mystery surrounding his absence. They give an update on Tyrell Williams injury and how it might open a door for some other guys. They talk about Marcus Mariota continuing to struggle and if Peterman can take the backup spot from him. And they take questions from the listeners.

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28 min
August 20, 2020 Raiders WRs Have Potential, What Rookies Will Have The Biggest Impact & Much More
The guys talk about the first few days of padded practice and how the heat has been a big factor so far. It is gonna be hard to gauge guys potential and abilities with no preseason games. They break down the Raiders WR core and how they are young, but have a lot of potential. Who will be the biggest impact rookies from the draft and who are the top 3 most important Raiders. And the guys answer some questions from listeners.
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32 min
August 13, 2020 Is Josh Jacobs Ready To Step Up To Be A Top NFL Dual Threat RB This Season?
The guys give their thoughts on what they saw in the first official day of training camp in Las Vegas. Not much going on other than a few interesting players missing Day 1. Is Josh Jacobs ready to step up and be one of the top dual threat running backs in the NFL after claiming that he will catch 60 balls this season.? What to expect from Jason Witten on the field and in the locker room. And who they would start and cut.
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31 min
August 06, 2020 Is Derek Carr Being Disrespected & Do The Raiders Care About Draft Value?
The guys talk about Derek Carr's comments from this week that he's tired of being disrespected and that he had a really good season last season. As Al Davis once said "Just Win Baby" and that's what Carr needs to do. He should be helped out with some new rookie weapons on offense. They break down if the Raiders care about draft value and how the team will cut you no matter when you were picked. And they take questions from listeners.
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30 min
July 30, 2020 Is Derek Carr the 20th Best QB In The NFL?
The guys talk about Mike Sando's QB tiers article that had Derek Carr at #20 and if they think it was a fair rating or should he be higher. They talk about what they are looking forward to in training camp. They talk about how the improved LB core could really help improve the defense. And do the Raiders have any interest in Jadeveon Clowney?To check out Mike Sando's 2020 QB Tiers piece the guys were talking about, visit: https://theathletic.com/1945894/2020/07/27/2020-quarterback-tiers-50-coaches-and-evaluators-rank-the-nfl-starters/
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29 min
July 22, 2020 Mark Davis Talks New Stadium In Vegas, Life With/Without Fans & What Happened in 2017 In Washington
The guys break down Vic's 2 part series with Mark Davis where he talks about many different things going on in the Raiders world today and in the past. They talk about Mark's comments about having fans in the stadium and how he wants it all or nothing. They talk about what really happened in 2017 in the game in Washington. And how leadership is a big part of what went wrong and right for the Raiders the past few seasons.
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22 min
June 25, 2020 A look at the Raiders in the offseason
Will we see football back on time? Players volunteer workouts. Nick O'Leary health scare. Taking a look at position battles. The vibe in Vegas embracing the Raiders. And the most underrated Raiders players.
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44 min
May 09, 2020 Raiders 2020 schedule breakdown
Taking a look at the upcoming season schedule for the Raiders. How many revenge games does Vic see? Can the Raiders find a way to fight off a tough start to the season and make the playoffs? What will the first season in Las Vegas look like?
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48 min

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The Athletic's Jimmy Durkin, Vic Tafur, Ted Nguyen, and Tashan Reed offer Raiders coverage, commentary, interviews and more. You can listen to the State of the Nation podcast ad free each week at…