The Raiders season is about to kick off, and we discuss what we're watching for the most. Plus, Maxx Crosby position-change update, and the late, great Cliff Branch is set to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Twitter @RaiderParadise @raiderlarry @lukejstraub. Listen everywhere podcasts are found!

Derek Carr didn't like a reporter's tone, and The RIPP would rather DC didn't care at all about that crap. Plus: Davante Adams' "HOF" comment, Denzelle Good's unexpected retirement, and training camp notes starring Jonathan Abram. Twitter @RaiderParadise @raiderlarry @lukejstraub. Listen everywhere podcasts are found!

To open camp, we focus on the Raiders' new defensive scheme. Can Maxx Crosby play standing up in Patrick Graham's 3-4? How much will he have to? Should LV sign Ndamukong Suh after injuries to DTs? Twitter @RaiderParadise @raiderlarry @lukejstraub. Listen everywhere podcasts are found!

Luke and Larry discuss bad press for Derek Carr, and whether Josh McDaniels can take the Raiders to the next level -- or if he's just another celebrated play caller who can't coach, like ex-Raiders coach Norv Turner. Twitter @RaiderParadise @raiderlarry @lukejstraub. Listen everywhere podcasts are found!

Mark Davis hit the jackpot when he hired Sandra Douglass Morgan as the new President of the Raiders. Not only did he honor the legacy of AL Davis, but he found the ideal candidate to clean up Vegas' front-office mess and keep it out of the news. Twitter @RaiderParadise @raiderlarry @lukejstraub. Listen everywhere podcasts are found!

Expectations are sky-high for the Raiders this season, but will all of the pieces fall in place? We look at what's good and what's bad about the NFL's 21st best roster. Plus: Marcel Reece, a new NFL gambling Sheriff, and a Norv Turner mention. Twitter @RaiderParadise @raiderlarry @lukejstraub. Listen everywhere podcasts are found!

Hunter Renfrow gets a new contract, is Darren Waller next? And what would signing Waller say about Dave Ziegler's strategy? Plus: Josh McDaniels' offense revealed, Alex Leatherwood, Neil Farrell Jr. Twitter @RaiderParadise @raiderlarry @lukejstraub. Listen everywhere podcasts are found!

Derek Carr is a respectable top 12 QB, but can coach Josh McDaniels take Carr and the Las Vegas offense to new heights, as Warriors coach Steve Kerr did for Steph Curry and Golden State? Twitter @RaiderParadise @raiderlarry @lukejstraub. Listen everywhere podcasts are found!

Luke comments on reaction to his Raiders Wire article on Jon Gruden, follows up on questions about Josh McDaniel's offense, and hopes for the Casey Hayward of right tackles in free agency. Twitter @RaiderParadise @raiderlarry @lukejstraub. Listen everywhere podcasts are found!

Ex-Raiders coach Jon Gruden had a big day in court against the NFL and said "Go Raiders" in his post-court comments. Why is Luke not cool with that? Plus, did LV trade for Davante Adams because they should? Or because they could? Twitter @RaiderParadise @raiderlarry @lukejstraub. Listen everywhere podcasts are found!