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Klint Kubiak is on track to take over as the new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. So we're going under the hood with Cody Alexander to reveal exactly how this new system will transform the Silver & Black. Everyone is talking about the "Shanahan Tree," but today we’re doing the deep dive to explain what exactly that means for the Raiders. We are breaking down the specific fundamentals of Kl...

The Raiders have their next head coach — Klint Kubiak is headed to Las Vegas. In this LIVE episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick reacts in real time to the Raiders agreeing to terms with Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak and breaks down what this hire means for the future of the franchise. We dive into: - How the Raiders managed to land Kubiak amid a cha...

The Raiders coaching search is officially at a turning point — and right now, it feels like one of two things are happening… Either the Raiders played this perfectly, waited out the chaos, and are now sitting in the best possible position. OR they already missed on their top candidate — and what we’re watching now is their Plan B. In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podca...

The Raiders coaching search is moving fast — and things are starting to take shape. In this LIVE episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down the latest intel, rumors, and momentum surrounding the Raiders’ head coaching search and how this process could realistically play out. We dive into the most talked-about names right now, including: • What we’re hearing...

The Raiders draft process starts now — and this episode is about more than just making the first pick. In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick is joined by Dalton Wasserman of Pro Football Focus to run a Raiders mock draft — with a focus on strategy, roster construction, and how to properly build around a franchise quarterback. Yes, the No. 1...

The College Football Playoff is officially in the books — and for the Raiders, it didn’t change the conversation. It confirmed it. In this LIVE episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down what the CFP revealed about Fernando Mendoza and why his performance on the biggest stage only reinforced the Raiders’ direction with the No. 1 overall pick. From the way M...

The Raiders’ coaching search continues to heat up — and now a former Raider has a bold take on who should lead this franchise next. In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick is joined by former Raiders wide receiver Ryan Hoag to break down the coaching candidates currently in the mix and explain which names actually make sense for the...

The Raiders’ coaching search keeps getting bigger — and more complicated. As each week passes, new names continue to be added to the Raiders’ list of head coaching candidates, and by the count right now, that number is up to 11. In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down the latest group of coaching candidates scheduled to interv...

The CFP semifinal matchup between Dante Moore and Fernando Mendoza wasn’t just another game — it may have just changed the conversation for the Raiders. This episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast wasn’t part of our normal schedule, but after watching that performance on the biggest stage, we had no choice but to drop an extra breakdown. One quarterback struggled. One quarterback...

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...

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 trul...

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 d...

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 quarterfi...

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 Spo...

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....

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 restructu...

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...

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 div...

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 — a...

The Raiders were shut out 31–0 by the Philadelphia Eagles — and this loss made one thing painfully clear. In this postgame reaction episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down the one non-negotiable step the Raiders must take to finally start a real rebuild, and why the Eagles may have already shown the blueprint Vegas needs to follow. Jesse also dives into:...

The Raiders head into Week 15 with Kenny Pickett set to start — and his first start with the Silver and Black just happens to be against his old team: the Philadelphia Eagles. Is this a Kenny Pickett revenge game in the making? Jesse Merrick and Matt Perrault break down everything you need to know heading into Raiders–Eagles, including how Las Vegas can keep pace with an Eagles team desperate for...

Former Raiders receiver Ryan Hoag joins Jesse Merrick for a deep dive into the Raiders’ rookie class — and he doesn’t hold back. After Las Vegas gave extended snaps to several young players against Denver, Ryan breaks down the film and shares what it really shows about: • Jack Bech’s development and where he's stalling • Dont’e Thornton’s long-term outlook as an NFL receiver • Darie...

The Raiders fell to 2–11 after a tough loss to the Broncos at Allegiant Stadium — and now sit with the No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft. In today’s postgame reaction, Jesse Merrick breaks down everything we learned about the present  and  future of the Silver & Black. We cover: Why the offense stalled after the opening drive Kenny Pickett’s performance after Geno Smith went down Cale...

The Raiders can’t afford another stopgap quarterback — and today, we’re breaking down every real option for the future. Dalton Wasserman of Pro Football Focus joins Jesse Merrick for a deep dive into the 2025 quarterback class and which prospect is the best long-term fit for the Silver & Black. We cover: - The strengths, weaknesses, and ceilings of the top QB prospects - Which quarterbacks fit...

The Raiders are officially in rebuild territory — so this week, Jesse Merrick brings on Cody Alexander of MatchQuarters.com, one of the best defensive minds in football, to break down how the Raiders can actually fix this roster. Cody gives an AFC West insider perspective on everything: • Whether the reports about Pete Carroll forcing a Shane Waldron-style offense on Chip Kelly are true • How invo...