The Dark Rises - A Raider Fan Podcast

The Raider way returns! The past 3 days in Raider nation was crazy to say the least! We talk about the stories coming out about the firing of McDouche, Antonio Pierce first win as a HC, a leader of men?, is he the difference?, players playing with passion and serious focus, Bo Hardegree first game calling plays, most of the draft class finally playing and give our predictions against the New York...

We talk about the firing of McDaniels and Ziegler! The breaking news happened late Tuesday night night. We talk about the reasons why Mark Davis made the move many didn’t think he would. The MANY reasons why, Our impressions of Antonio Pierce and lot to talk about and the future of the Raiders! 

Chris and Pat have one thing to say...#FireMcDaniels

We’re back! The Raiders defense closed out the game for the second straight game! When has that happened??? Chris and Pat talk about that, not getting too high on how the team is playing, what Patrick Graham is doing, players finally understand the system, McDouche fighting for his coaching life, Jimmy G hurt again and no one was shocked by it, Hoyer saved the game, Drafting a QB next year and our...

Chris and Pat talk about ANOTHER loss and a bad one against the Chargers. Offense is getting worse each game, Coaching matters, Macks revenge,  Defense making adjustments but too late in the game? Jerry Tillery still the idiot and McDouche is the reason why its coming apart. We give our predictions for Monday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers.    

Chris and Pat talk about the disappointment on Sunday Night. Getting out played or out coached? Chris calls for the firing of McDouche, Players still not buying in? Not surprised by Jimmy G's play and defense still has issues and already we are talking about the 2024 NFL Draft. Also give are predictions against the LA Chargers.     

Chris and Pat give there reactions and opinions on the beat down last Sunday. To many questions and not enough answers. Renfrow not used again!, Defense still bad and many other topics on this episode. Plus are predictions on Sunday Nights game against are old rivals.   

Week one down and Raiders win a tough one in Denver! Jimmy G leading the way, has the Defense improved?, Still believe in Zieglers drafting?, Wilson already a bust? We predict our scores against Buffalo, will this game be an indicator of how good our team is? Derek Carr again and much more!

We are back! We talk about our impressions so far in preseason. Who we are excited for!,  AOC the real deal? Jimmy G comeback year? Defense improved?  Surprised predictions on the season and a couple of players that may surprise everyone.   

The draft is over, we talk about each pick and what we liked and didn't like. How many starters will we have? How many sacks will Wilson have his first year? Is Mayer the real steal in this Draft? That and much more! Go Raiders! 

With the 7th pick, the Las Vegas select Tyree Wilson, Edge, Texas Tech! Hear our reactions and thought on the pick.    

Raiders sign Jimmy Garoppolo a.k.a. "Jimmy G", Sign a bunch of former New England Patriots, Do Ziegler and McDaniels have a clue?, Darren Waller traded to the Giants and Raider Nation has serious questions and doubts about everything. 

After nine years Derek Carr will move on and sign with the Saints. We talk about the contract, Raiders options, Jimmy G?, Trade for Mac Jones? Trade up to Draft CJ Stroud?  

The tradition continues! Vinny Bonsignore, beat writer for the Las Vegas Review Journal and co-host of The Morning Tailgate on Raider Nation Radio, joins us once again to talk about Derek Carrs goodbye, Josh McDaniels, Dave Ziegler, Drafting, much more!

On this episode we talk about the all out effort of Jarrett “Stiddy” Stidham in the lost against the 49ers. Did this game open the eyes of Raider Nation? Did the team miss Carr? Pat lays off McDaniels for now, Defense still sucks, Carrs brothers at it again, and much more! 

In this episode, we talk about the benching of Derek Carr, who’s to blame?, McDaniels using him as a scapegoat?, Is this a sign of disrespect towards Carr? Is the system working? Is Adams leaving? A lot to talk about! 

Pain in LA. We talk about the game against the Rams. What mistakes did the Raiders do, Pat still hates McDaniels, Chris gives his points on not giving up on the coaching staff, who's at fault, Defense fails again and much more!  

We love BBQ chicken! The Raiders win three in a row and lookin to keep it going in LA. We talk about the game against the Chargers, we playing Defense?, Redemption for Chandler Jones, Coaching staff getting better, and Pat apologies to McDaniels??   

Another OT win! Big victory against our old AFC West Rivals the Seattle Seahawks. We talk bout the Walk off Victory, Josh Jacobs becoming the best, McDaniels maybe right at the end?, The Greatness that is "Mad" Maxx Crosby, better then Mack as a Raider? Also talk about next weeks game against the LA Bolt less.   

In this episode, we talk about another embarrassing loss to a high school coach and the Colts, the circus show that is the Las Vegas Raiders throughout the media, who’s at fault, players aren’t buying in?, Waller dogging it? And productions on Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos. 

On this episode, we talk about another blown game by the raiders against the jaguars. Is the season over? Is McDaniels going to be a one a done coach? The future of the organization and players in jeopardy? Coaches grades and already talking about the 2023 NFL Draft. 

We talk an about the embarrassment and complete disaster of the Saints shutting out the Raiders. Time for a change? McDaniels on the hot seat? Lack of urgency? Final season for Carr? And much more! 

After that BS in KC and bye week, we are back at it. Chris and Pat talk about the dub against Houston Texans, the King that is Josh Jacobs, Raiders maybe turning it around? Surprise trades, Defense needs way more work. Chris talks about his first game at the Death Star and the next game against the New Orleans Saints. 

First win of the season! We talk about the Raiders taking down The Broncos again, Josh McDaniels actually sticking to the running game, defense coming up with big plays, Carr-Adams starting to click, the big disappointment of Waller so far and talking about the big Monday Night Game against the Kansas City Chiefs! 

Another loss and we are on different sides of this conversation thats is HC Josh McDaniels. Don't miss it.