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The picture is finally starting to come into focus for the Raiders.

After rookie minicamp and the first week of OTAs, we’re beginning to see what John Spytek, Klint Kubiak, and Rob Leonard are trying to build in Las Vegas — and for the first time in a while, the vision actually feels clear.

In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick is joined by Q Myers from Raider Nation Radio for a big-picture breakdown of the Raiders roster and how all the new pieces fit together.

🏴‍☠️ Fernando Mendoza’s development and how the Raiders are bringing him along

🏴‍☠️ Kirk Cousins taking command of the offense early

🏴‍☠️ Ashton Jeanty’s potentially massive workload

🏴‍☠️ How Brock Bowers will become the centerpiece of this offense

🏴‍☠️ How the Raiders pass catchers fit in Klint Kubiak’s scheme

🏴‍☠️ Treydan Stukes and the revamped secondary

🏴‍☠️ Jermod McCoy looking further along than expected

🏴‍☠️ How the defensive line impacts the linebackers behind them

🏴‍☠️ What Rob Leonard’s defense could look like in 2026

This isn’t just an OTA reaction show.

This is a deep dive into the identity the Raiders are trying to build — and why this team suddenly feels very different from a year ago.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Assessing the Team's Progress at OTAs

02:40 Revamping the Secondary: A New Era for the Raiders

05:43 The Future at QB Fernando Mendoza's Potential

08:37 Kirk Cousins: The Steady Hand in Transition

11:48 Building a Strong Offensive Line: The Key to Success

19:35 Ashton Jeanty's Potential Impact

23:12 Brock Bowers' Role

25:34 Analyzing the DL

29:35 Raiders' Aggressive LBs

31:57 Rob Leonard's Coaching Influence

35:10 Treydan Stukes: The Versatile DB

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