Raiders Talk Podcast

On the last episode of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock look toward the future and discuss if Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock have built the Silver and Black for long-term success. Thank you for listening to and supporting the Raiders Talk Podcast, it has been our pleasure. (2:30) Gruden, Mayock relationship(8:42) How has Mayock done so far? (15:45) Can Raiders keep up success in NFL Draft? (18:50) Concerns for near future (27:40) Are the Raiders set at QB going forward?(33:40) Bold predictions for Raiders’ future

On this edition of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock look to the future and predict how some Raiders will do this upcoming season. Will Derek Carr upgrade his stats with his new weapons? Will Josh Jacobs improve on his stellar rookie season? Tune in to find out! (1:47) How does offense look so far?(7:42) Can Jacobs get 60 catches this season? (11:45) How successful will Ruggs rookie year be? (15:10) Will Carr improve with his new weapons? (25:40) Who will lead the defense in sacks? (28:40) Which player will get the most interceptions? (33:00) Predicting Raiders win total(36:31) Tom Flores a finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame

On the latest episode of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock take a look at areas of concern for the Silver and Black and break down how important it will be for the defense to improve in 2020. Plus, the guys look at some players on offense and defense who could step up their game this season. (3:45) How can Raiders improve their red zone production?(12:15) Can Raiders new linebackers solidify the defense? (18:00) Will Raiders pass rush improve in 2020? (24:53) Raiders need to generate more takeaways(31:20) Why Raiders need to start hot this season

On the latest episode of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock take a deep dive into the quarterback position. They discuss Derek Carr’s time with the Raiders, if he deserves the reputation he has and how he can improve next season. Plus, what does the future hold for Marcus Mariota?(3:07) Is this a make-or-break year for Carr? (8:48) Does Carr deserve reputation he has?(17:19) How can Carr take the next step in 2020(23:26) Carr’s ranking among starting QBs (33:40) Realistic expectations for Mariota(39:08) Will this be Carr’s last year on the Raiders?

On this edition of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock look at the offensive side of the ball for the Raiders to examine the Raiders' passing and rushing attack. They discuss which players are vital for offensive success and look at some under-the-radar guys who could have big years for the Silver and Black. (6:07) Can run game improve in 2020?(9:02) Jacobs 2020 season outlook (15:00) Who can elevate the running game to next level? (21:00) Offensive line key to successful passing game(24:30) Gruden’s effect on the passing game (28:40) Can Renfrow become next great slot receiver? (33:20) Ruggs an X-factor for Raiders offense

On the latest episode of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock break down the Raiders defense going into the start of training camp. They detail who could emerge as a leader for the group, players fans should watch out for and what the ceiling could be for this year's unit.(3:06) How will defensive line perform in 2020? (7:10) Defensive line X-factor(14:30) Who will lead the linebackers? (20:10) Linebackers to watch out for (23:25) Will Mullen or Abram lead the defensive backs? (32:16) Can the secondary become a team strength?

On the latest episode of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock look into the Raiders mailbag and answer some listener questions, including if Marcus Mariota has a chance to start this season and the expectations for the 2020 draft class. Plus, what are the best and worse-case scenarios for the Silver and Black this fall. (2:25) Ruggs signs rookie deal with Raiders (8:41) How is Raiders depth at running back? (13:39) Will no preseason be a good or bad thing?(25:25) Expectations for the 2020 draft class (28:21) Will Mariota start in 2020?(31:24) Under-the-radar players headed into next season(36:44) Best and worst-case scenarios for 2020(42:17) Davis says he won’t attend games until fans can

On the latest episode of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock take a look at the Raiders' roster and discuss some potential position battles entering training camp. Plus, will Derek Carr feel the pressure of Marcus Mariota? (3:50) Do Raiders need preseason to decide position battles?(7:09) Can Damon Arnette lock down a starting spot? (17:30) Who will start alongside Abram in secondary?(23:09) How effective will the Raiders pass rush be?(31:50) Will Raiders be able to stop the run next season? (40:00) How deep will the wide receiving core be? (46:55) Dark Horse position battles

On the latest episode of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock are joined by Raiders undrafted free-agent linebacker Javin White. The trio discuss Javin’s time at UNLV, the Raiders' virtual offseason and what the rookie will bring to the Silver and Black.(2:26) Raiders players continue unofficial workouts in Las Vegas(5:15) White reveals the challenges rookies face this offseason(12:24) White relays the excitement in Las Vegas for the Raiders move (15:10) White details the 'confidence' he will bring to Raiders(22:21) How will White fit in on Raiders defense? (26:07) Examining the linebacker position and White's potential

Bonus episode of “Sports Uncovered: The mysterious disappearance that changed a Super Bowl.” Be sure to subscribe to Sports Uncovered right now to get future episodes of Sports Uncovered automatically downloaded to your device for free: https://art19.com/shows/sports-uncoveredBarret Robbins in his own words—from prison—revealing the real reasons why he disappeared and missed playing in the Raiders’ loss in Super Bowl XXXVII.Guests include:Barret RobbinsTim Brown (Heisman Trophy, Pro Football Hall of Fame)Bill Romanowski (four-time Super Bowl champion)Amy Trask (Former Raiders CEO)Rod Woodson (Pro Football Hall of Fame)Greg Papa (Former Raiders radio play-by-play announcer)Andrea Kremer (Emmy-winning NFL reporter)

On this episode of Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock are joined by Monte Poole to discuss the latest Sports Uncovered Podcast, centered around Barret Robbins’ mysterious disappearance. The trio break down the events leading to Robbins’ Mexico trip, the negative affect coach Bill Callahan had on the Raiders and Al Davis’ reaction to the blowout loss.Listen to the Barret Robbins episode of Sports Uncovered here: https://art19.com/shows/sports-uncovered/episodes/67935d48-7e04-43e7-8fb9-52842ccdee58(1:57) Monte Poole reveals the mood in San Diego (6:00) What led to Robbins’ disappearance?(7:10) If Robbins had played, would the outcome have been different? (12:22) How was mental health treated by the Raiders? (16:24) Monte Poole shares his thoughts on Callahan’s hiring (19:50) Monte Poole believes Al Davis was ‘devasted’ after Super Bowl loss

On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock are joined by NBC Sports Bay Area Producer Chris Jones to discuss a special upcoming podcast about Super Bowl 37 and the mysterious disappearance of Barret Robbins. The trio describe the efforts made to tell the true story about that week, and help preview some other factors involved in the Raiders' loss to the Buccaneers.Listen to the Barret Robbins episode of Sports Uncovered here: https://art19.com/shows/sports-uncovered/episodes/67935d48-7e04-43e7-8fb9-52842ccdee58(2:11) First reaction to Barret Robbin’s interview (7:48) Struggles with production of podcast(10:32) How was Robbins affected by Bipolar Disorder? (15:08) Surprises from the podcast?

On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, Matt Connolly of The State joins Scott Bair and Josh Schrock to discuss the Raiders drafting two more Clemson Tigers in Tanner Muse and John Simpson. The trio detail what those two can bring to the Silver and Black, discuss the future of the Clemson-Raiders connection and look back at the rookie years of Hunter Renfrow and Trayvon Mullen.(2:30) What did you think of Muse's draft position?(6:10) Breaking down John Simpson(10:32) What do Clemson football players have in common? (18:08) Expectations for Muse in 2020 (23:40) What to watch for with John Simpson? (27:12) Who had better rookie year, Hunter Renfrow or Trayvon Mullen?

On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, Cory Diaz of The News-Star joins Scott Bair and Josh Schrock to discuss fourth-round draft pick Amik Robertson. They examine his time at Louisiana Tech, what motivates him and the impact he will have for the Silver and Black. Plus, Steve Moskowitz stops by to discuss the Raiders move to Las Vegas and how Sin City presents challenges ahead. For more information on Steve Moskowitz, visit www.moskowitzllp.com.(2:20) Reaction to Amik’s draft position (7:56) Why did he slip in the draft? (7:45) How does Amik combat his size? (12:50) What motivates Amik? (19:09) What is his college legacy? (23:55) Takeaways from interview (28:55) Expectations for this season(38:30) Sports betting in Las Vegas

On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, Ben Breiner of The State joins Scott Bair and Josh Schrock to discuss Raiders rookie Bryan Edwards' South Carolina career and how he might fit in Jon Gruden's offense. Plus, Scott and Josh look at the status of the skill positions and determine if the Silver and Black are set for years to come.(2:10) What was your reaction to Edwards’ draft slot? (4:00) Did the timing of his injury affect the draft? (5:50) How does Edwards compare to Deebo Samuel? (8:30) What is the most impressive part of his game? (15:06) Takeaways from interview(19:40) How will Edwards fit on offense? (23:50) Are the Raiders skill positions set for years? (26:15) Projecting Edwards' rookie season?

Kentucky football writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader Josh Moore joins Scott Bair and Josh Schrock on the latest Raiders Talk Podcast to break down Lynn Bowden Jr. The trio discuss his time with Kentucky, what Bowden can bring to the Silver and Black and how his versatility can take the offense to new heights.(2:50) Reaction to Bowden’s draft slot(5:52) What is the most impressive part of his game? (10:50) How high is Bowden’s football IQ? (20:15) How does Bowden’s fire influence his playing style? (24:20) What will Bowden’s legacy be at Kentucky? (27:40) Takeaways from Interview

On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock are joined by Ohio State football beat writer for The Columbus Dispatch Bill Rabinowitz to discuss the college career of Raiders first-round draft pick Damon Arnette. The trio dive into Arnette's growth during his time with the Buckeyes and discuss what his NFL future holds. (2:09) Was Damon Arnette drafted too high? (5:30) How did Arnette elevate his game in college? (9:13) How does Arnette compare to great Ohio State cornerbacks?(15:00) Takeaways from interview will Bill Rabinowitz(21:30) Will Arnette make an impact during his rookie season? (27:00) Who will start at cornerback for the Raiders?

In this episode of the Raiders Talk Podcast, co-hosts Scott Bair and Josh Schrock are joined by AL.com senior Alabama beat writer Michael Casagrande, who provides great insight on No. 12 overall NFL draft pick Henry Ruggs III, his growth while with the Crimson Tide, what makes him tick and why he’s more than just a speed demon. Then Josh and Scott discuss our takeaways from the interview and what kind of impact Ruggs could have as a rookie with the Raiders.(1:58) Casagrande on Ruggs’ growth as a receiver at Alabama(4:23) Casagrande on what formed Ruggs' competitive drive, why 'you can see he's not like all the others'(5:29) Casagrande's reaction on Ruggs getting drafted before Jerry Jeudy(6:50) Casagrande on whether Ruggs could increase catch volume, how he was used at Alabama(10:55) Casagrande on Josh Jacobs' career at Alabama and his NFL impact(17:27) Josh and Scott on whether Ruggs or Jeudy will have a bigger rookie impact(19:20) Josh and Scott on how Ruggs could fit into Jon Gruden's scheme

On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, co-hosts Scott Bair and Josh Schrock take a deep dive into Josh Jacobs’ excellent rookie season, the Hall of Fame talents he compares well with, what’s next in realizing his vast potential, and how he and the Raiders' run game can be even better in 2020.(2:20) Breaking down Jacobs' rookie year(4:00) How Jacobs was able to play well despite a significant shoulder injury(6:41) State of the Raiders' running back position(11:48) Advanced metrics show just how good Jacobs was as a rookie(14:16) Gurley, Beast Mode, Emmitt Smith provide favorable player comps(16:06) Jacobs has room to improve as a receiver(19:59) Why Jacobs actually was underrated after his rookie year(22:28) Bold prediction for how many yards Jacobs will have in 2020

On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, co-hosts Scott Bair and Josh Schrock take a look back at the 2016 Raiders team that last made the playoffs and compare that squad to the talent on this season’s roster, and whether this group can have a similar surge into the postseason.(4:05) Reasons for optimism after 2019 season(5:55) What made the 2016 Raiders squad so good?(7:40) One key stat explains why Derek Carr was so good in 2016(9:47) Why Carr is viewed differently despite better numbers(16:38) Khalil Mack’s influence on Raiders and their 2016 squad(19:40) Why 2016 was only a flash in the pan(20:32) Comparing the 2016 offense to the 2020 roster, position by position(27:55) Comparing the 2016 defense to the 2020 roster, position by position(38:27) Could 2020 team surge into the playoffs, like the 2016 team did?(39:46) Does current squad have a better chance to sustain success?

On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, co-hosts Scott Bair and Josh Schrock discuss topics chosen by fans and loyal listeners, including the team moving training camp away from Napa, the biggest offensive and defensive question marks, the impact of Derek Carr finding 2016 form and the team's financial flexibility heading into next offseason. We also discuss statements from Mark Davis and Carr related to recent social unrest stemming from George Floyd's death in police custody. (2:05) Reaction to Mark Davis' statement on George Floyd(11:50) Raiders moving training camp to Henderson, Nev. (15:14) No stress over Henry Ruggs' injury(18:32) Biggest offensive chemistry question mark(20:22) Biggest defensive chemistry question mark(24:08) What is Raiders' ceiling if Carr finds 2016 form?(29:02) Raiders salary cap situation during 2021 offseason

On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock take a stroll down memory lane and look back at some NFL players and coaches that Raiders fans love to hate. They also list past members of the Silver and Black who fans don't have fond memories of. Did your No. 1 make the list?(2:41) Steelers/Raiders rivalry(4:21) Which QB/Coach combo is hated by Raiders fans?(6:38) What about Travis Kelce do Raiders fans not like?(11:05) Who is the RB despised most by the Silver and Black?(13:50) The Tuck Rule game(20:14) Least favorite Raiders of the past 2 decades

On this episode of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock look at which players are the most vital to the Raiders' playoff chances. Ranging from rookies to veterans, the guys debate who the Silver and Black need most to be successful in 2020.(1:50) Did the Raiders deserve to make the playoffs in 2019?(7:00) Players vital to Raiders' playoff chances(11:10) How important will Henry Ruggs be for the offense?(15:21) Who needs to step up on the defensive line?(22:00) Can offensive line be better this year?(25:17) Which new linebacker will make the bigger impact?(30:12) Is anybody on the hot seat?

On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock discuss the Raiders' talented 2019 draft class and discuss how each player can improve next season. What impact will Josh Jacobs and Hunter Renfrow have on the offense? What's the ceiling for Trayvon Mullen? Will Clelin Ferrell take a leap? Tune in to find out! (1:22) Impressions of Raiders 2019 rookie draft class (6:16) Best draft pick from 2019 (9:00) Best value pick from 2019(14:03) How can Clelin Ferrell improve next season? (18:05) Expectations for Johnathan Abram in 2020 (19:52) How will Hunter Renfrow fit on offense? (28:20) What’s next for Trayvon Mullen? (32:15) Who will have the best year in 2020? (35:37) Will 2019 draft class lift the franchise?

On this edition of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock discuss the addition of cornerback Prince Amukamara and break down how his arrival can help rookie Damon Arnette. Plus, they discuss some dark horse candidates who could make a splash this year in the improved secondary.(1:32) Raiders officially sign Prince Amukamara (5:05) How will Amukamara signing affect Damon Arnette? (7:33) Dark horse candidates to make impact at corner (9:56) How can Trayvon Mullen be better next season? (16:30) Who will start at cornerback?

You asked, we answered! The latest Raiders Talk Podcast with Scott Bair and Josh Schrock features the guys answering your questions from the Raiders Mailbag. How will Johnathan Abram look next season? Will Josh Jacobs get 2,000 yards? Can the Raiders beat the Chiefs? Tune in to find out!(3:45) Can Jon Gruden's second stint with Raiders be as productive as his first? (8:01) How long will it take for Raiders to gel? (12:11) Bold Predictions for offense (19:24) How will Bryan Edwards fit in on offense? (21:25) What will Tanner Muse's impact be in 2020? (23:33) What to expect from Johnathan Abram next season? (26:33) How should Raiders use extra roster spots? (31:38) Potential free agent targets next offseason (33:53) What can we expect from the defense this season?

On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock break down the newly released 2020 schedule for the Raiders. They discuss how the slate looks compared to last season, which games the Silver and Black have to win to make the playoffs, and end the podcast predicting their overall record for the upcoming season. (1:40) Overview of Raiders schedule (6:30) Comparing 2020 schedule vs 2019 (10:45) Will Raiders have home-field advantage this year? (15:29) What games do Raiders need to win?(22:25) How will Raiders fare against AFC West? (26:50) Predicting the Raiders record

The Raiders had to upgrade their defense this offseason, and they did that both in the NFL Draft and free agency. On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock discuss the key additions and debate who will have the biggest impact. Plus, they break down some areas of concern on defense and if they are better equipped to handle the Chiefs next season.(1:59) How much did the draft help the Raiders defense?(3:35) Who has bigger impact in year 1: Damon Arnette or Amik Robertson?(7:28) Where does Tanner Muse fit on defense?(9:09) Biggest offseason addition for defense(11:20) Most underrated defense addition for 2020(14:40) Areas of concern on Raiders defense(17:31) Are Raiders better equipped to handle Chiefs?(20:20) Where can the defense get better?

With the 2020 NFL Draft in the rear-view mirror, questions arise as to how the AFC West now takes shape. On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock discuss the entire AFC West's draft classes and detail the team that made the most progress through the draft. Then, the duo reveal their updated AFC West power rankings before predicting whether the division could be represented by two teams in nest year's playoffs.(2:50) AFC West draft class rankings(7:24) Who was the best pick for the division?(10:10) Draft pick that fits best with team(11:55) AFC West team that made the most progress(16:04) Did any team get close to Chiefs?(18:10) Updated AFC West power rankings(24:43) Could AFC West have more than one team in the playoffs?

With the addition of new offensive weapons from the 2020 NFL Draft, the focus is on the Raiders offense. On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock break down the Raiders' new offensive weapons and discuss how dynamic the offense will be next season.(2:09) Will Raiders offense be dynamic in 2020?(6:30) Jon Gruden says Raiders will still focus on the run game(9:20) Who will be most valuable skill position player?(11:18) Biggest wild card skill position player?(17:14) How impactful can Jason Witten be?(22:50) How can offense be more efficient?

The 2020 NFL Draft is finally over but the coverage never stops. On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock discuss the draft in its entirety, share their draft grades and reveal their thoughts on some of the Raiders' selections.(1:50) Takeaways for Raiders' draft(5:10) Did the Raiders close the gap with the Chiefs?(8:30) How well did the Raiders do on day 3?(11:00) Favorite pick of the draft(13:10) Least favorite pick(14:35) Most surprising pick(18:20) Final draft grades

The Raiders again drafted for need on day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft, adding some offensive weapons and adding depth to the defensive backfield. On the newest Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock break down the selections for the Silver and Black and discuss what positions the Raiders should target to close out the draft.(2:20) Did the Raiders succeed on day 2 of the draft?(5:00) Did Raiders miss out on the 2nd round?(8:40) What will Lynn Bowden bring to the team?(11:50) How will Henry Ruggs/Bryan Edwards dynamic change the Raiders offense?(16:50) What positions should Raiders look for in the later rounds?

In the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the Raiders got their guys in both Henry Ruggs and Damon Arnette. On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock break down the two selections, and discuss how impactful they will be for the Raiders next season.(2:34) Raiders select Ruggs(5:30) Who is a good comparison for Ruggs?(7:04) Did Raiders reach for Arnette?(10:10) How do Raiders look for Day 2?(13:06) Raiders were interested in Jags' Ngakoue(14:30) What positions should Raiders target on Day 2?

Just a few days before the 2020 NFL Draft, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock discuss their mock drafts and predict what the Raiders will do later this week. Who will the team select in the first round? Will the Raiders trade back for more pick? Tune in to find out! (2:40) Raiders' plan for first round (6:50) Worst case scenario for first round (9:30) Will other teams trade up with Raiders? (13:10) Late first round targets (20:56) What position should Raiders target in middle round? (28:45) Potential late round gems

The 2020 NFL Draft is one known to be wide receiver heavy, but what about the defensive line? On this edition of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock detail the current state of the defensive line and share which draft prospects could contribute next year on the defensive front. (2:02) Is the defensive linemen position set for 2020?(4:00) Breaking down Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown (7:03) What teams are in the market for defensive linemen? (13:10) Later round DL targets (16:33) Will Raiders draft a linebacker?

Quarterback is the most important position in all of sports. The Raiders have a big decision on their hands in regards to who should be their starting quarterback. On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock break down the QB position for the Raiders and decide if it is a good idea to add to the position from the 2020 NFL Draft. (1:15) Takeaways from conference call with Mike Mayock (4:20) Do Raiders have franchise QB?(8:40) Can Mariota be elite? (12:09) QB targets in the draft(16:06) Should the Raiders draft a QB?

Cornerbacks are key to having a successful defense in the NFL. On this episode of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock discuss the cornerback position and break down how the Raiders will use the draft to gain valuable talent in the secondary.(1:20) Who are the starters in the secondary?(5:40) Should the Raiders draft a cornerback early?(11:21) Favorite 1st round cornerback(15:29) Late round targets (20:17) Should the Raiders add a veteran corner?

One area the Raiders have to focus on during the upcoming 2020 NFL Draft is the wide receiver position. On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock break down the wide receiver draft class and give some names that could be wearing sliver and black next season. (3:50) Which teams are in the WR market? (6:20) Which WR should the Raids draft? (11:10) Who are some second level WR’s? (11:12) Favorite later round WR targets (20:00) What do you look for on Day 3? (23:12) How do you make this WR corps dynamic?

The saying goes defense wins championships. On the latest Raiders Talk podcast Scott Bair and Josh Schrock take a deep dive into the Raiders defense, position by position, and detail which groupings are strengths and weaknesses. Plus, to end the podcast, Scott and Josh rank the defensive players on the team.(2:02) Apple out, Randall in (6:09) Breaking down the defensive line (10:15) Should the Raiders draft a defensive lineman? (12:50) Did Raiders do enough to sure up the linebacker position?(16:11) Will cornerback spot be a weak spot on defense? (19:04) Who should Raiders draft with their first pick?(21:50) Is the safety position the strongest on the defense? (25:38) Defensive player power rankings

New Raiders linebacker Nick Kwiatowski joined NBC Sports Bay Area’s Scott Bair on the latest Raiders Talk podcast to discuss his decision to join the Raiders, his growth while with the Bears, and much more! (2:00) Why did you choose the Raiders? (5:08) How did you grow as a player with the Bears? (9:12) How would you describe your game? (10:17) Switching positions in college (13:40) Are you use to people getting your name wrong? (15:10) How has your NFL journey been to this point?

Who wants some offensive rankings? On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock break down each position group on offense and weigh in on how they look headed into next season. Then, they end the podcast by revealing their offensive player rankings. Who grabbed the top spot? (2:00) How is the WR position?(8:08) Is the TE group the strongest on the team? (10:26) How is the depth of the offensive line? (14:17) How will adding Mariota change QB group? (18:20) Are Raiders set at RB for the foreseeable future? (21:20) Offensive Player Rankings

On the newest Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock break down each AFC West team, including each offseason roster move, and highlight some key matchups that could determine the winner of the division. Then, Scott and Josh share their AFC West power rankings heading into the 2020 NFL Draft. (2:05) How do Chiefs look for next season? (5:47) Raiders matchup versus Chiefs (8:09) How do Broncos look for next season? (12:08) Can Raiders offensive line handle Broncos’ D? (15:50) How do Chargers look for next season?(20:14) Do Raiders matchup well against Chargers? (24:16) AFC Power Rankings

On the newest Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock discuss the recently free agent signings by the Raiders, including Nelson Agholor signing a one-year deal. Then, they break down how some position groupings are trending in ‘Arrow Up/Arrow Down’ and detail some players the Raiders should target in the draft. (1:05) Free Agency Wrap Up (6:34) Arrow Up, Arrow Down (12:40) Raiders were in on Tom Brady (15:24) How do Raiders handle Cap situation? (19:16) Who should Raiders target in draft?

On the newest Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock breakdown the start of free agency for the Raiders, including detailing their favorite and most questionable signings so far. Then, they talk about Marcus Mariota joining the Raiders and how this will impact the QB position. Plus, are more signings on the way? (2:30) Favorite defensive free agent signing (6:45) How will the defense perform next year? (11:40) Which free agent signing do you question? (17:12) Marcus Mariota signs with the Raiders (21:10) Will Marcus Mariota push Carr? (27:39) Jason Witten signs with Raiders (29:40) Who else could the Raiders sign?

On the latest episode of Raiders Talk, Scott Bair is joined by Josh Schrock as they discuss the offseason for the Raiders and how the team could look different in 2020. They break down if Derek Carr will still be the quarterback for the Raiders next season and detail who the Raiders should choose in the NFL Draft. Plus, who should be some free agent targets for the Raiders? (1:11) What will QB position look like next year? (4:10) Should Raiders go after Tom Brady? (7:14) What is Derek Carr’s trade value? (9:30) Raiders NFL Draft Preview (16:30) Can Mike Mayock have another great draft class? (18:29) Who should the Raiders target in free agency? (24:37) What will Raiders roster look like next season?

On the latest episode of Raiders Talk, Johnathan Abram joins Scott Bair to discuss his relationship with Raiders head coach Jon Gruden and talks about his eagerness to return in 2020. Then, Maxx Crosby joins the show to talk about his outstanding rookie season and details how good the Raiders 2019 draft class can be. (1:42) Johnathan Abram discusses his season-ending injury (2:57) Johnathan Abram details his relationship with Jon Gruden(6:42) Johnathan Abram breaks down who he shapes his game around (9:09) Johnathan Abram describes his eagerness for the 2020 season (13:12) Maxx Crosby talks about the start of his rookie career (17:25) Maxx Crosby discusses the Raiders 2019 draft class (21:21) Maxx Crosby details how the Raiders can make the jump in 2020

On the newest episode of the Raiders Talk Podcast, Scott Bair and Josh Schrock discuss the Raiders’ 2019 season. Topics include if Derek Carr should be brought back next year and who earned the Raiders’ 2019 season awards. Plus, how bright does the future look for the Raiders? (2:22) Turning points in the 2019 Season(5:35) Antonio Brown’s impact on the season (12:44) Josh Jacobs’ outstanding rookie season (14:45) 2019 Raiders season awards (26:54) What should the Raiders do with Derek Carr? (33:50) Who should the Raiders target in the draft? (36:45) Where should free-agent money be spent?(41:25) What does next year hold for Vontaze Burfict

Receiver Tyrell Williams stops by the Raiders Talk podcast to discuss how he handled a season full of turnover in his position group, the difficulties of dealing with and managing a nagging, painful bout of plantar fasciitis this year and provides a candid, critical assessment of his season thus far. He explains why tunnel vision beats scoreboard watching while pushing for the playoffs and what’s it’s like to play in Oakland, where his dad grew up a diehard Raiders fan.

Athletic former first round pick Dion Jordan joined the Raiders Talk podcast to discuss how he has thrived in his brief time with the Raiders. Jordan’s in a great space now, several years removed from the substance abuse issues that plagued him early in his career. Jon Gruden says Jordan has become a role model on this young team, a point of pride for someone who has worked hard to earn this chance. He’s more than willing to share his story, and you all will enjoy hearing how Dion persevered through so many setbacks. (2:00) Scott and Josh discuss Trent Brown heading to IR(5:33) Scott and Josh break down if Josh Jacobs should play again this year(10:15) Scott and Josh discuss why Josh Jacobs didn't make the original Pro Bowl roster(13:45) Scott and Josh evaluate the reported disconnect between Derek Carr and Jon Gruden(17:30) Scott and Josh detail what Dion Jordan has brought to the team in his short time(20:14) Dion Jordan discusses the biggest challenge joining the Raiders(21:41) Dion Jordan shares his thoughts on Gruden's comments on him(24:04) Dion Jordan shares why he chose to join the Raiders(25:30) Dion Jordan discusses his latest suspension and why it was a turning point for him

NBC Sports California Raiders insider Scott Bair is joined by Josh Schrock as they discuss the team's final game in Oakland, the player's reactions to the loss, and Derek Carr's future with the Silver and Black. (1:32) Scott and Josh detail the crazy ending in Oakland (4:35) Scott and Josh break down Carr's performance and future with team (8:30) Scott and Josh dissect how the Raiders' defense played(11:17) Scott and Josh talk about Josh Jacob's performance (13:20) Scott and Josh preview the Raiders' future

Raiders great Jim Plunkett joined the Raiders Talk podcast to discuss his career with the Raiders, how bright the future looks and their last game in Oakland this week. Plus, Scott is joined by Josh as they discuss the current state of the Raiders, Josh Jacobs injury and what they expect this Sunday.(2:00) What should the Raiders plan be for the rest of the year?(3:42) How should Raiders treat Josh Jacobs injury?(5:00) Should Josh Jacobs win Offensive Rookie of the year?(7:14) Scott and Josh discuss what they expect this Sunday(11:11) Scott and Josh share what it means leaving the Oakland Coliseum(14:31) Jim Plunkett details what he expects this Sunday(16:02) Jim Plunkett talks about the history in the Coliseum(18:52) Jim Plunkett discusses still be relevant with Raider fans(21:02) Jim Plunkett details his close bond with Tom Flores(24:32) Jim Plunkett talks about how fans treated Al Davis(25:55) Jim Plunkett discusses the job Jon Gruden has done