The Raiders in Paradise Podcast

The 2026 NFL Draft is all over, and the Raiders got their guy. Can Fernando Mendoza help the Raiders return to greatness? Plus: Tom Brady and Pizza Hut, WTF is happening in the secondary, and second-year Spytek guys who have to step up. 

The Raiders had a dreadful season, and coach Pete Carroll was fired. But the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, and a potential franchise QB, awaits. Can a part-time, part-owner Tom Brady right the ship this offseason? 

It's been a minute since Luke and Larry were on The RIPP. They discuss the Pete Carroll/Chip Kelly controversy, the upcoming NFL draft, whether Tom Brady can fix his mess, and more. 

The Raiders (2-9) suffered a big loss to another struggling team, the Browns, 24-10. Is this the worst the Raiders squad in the Las Vegas era? Plus, we rip Mark Davis for not trying. 

The Raiders showed improvement over their last game but still lost to the Jaguars, 30-29, in overtime. Is the return of Brock Bowers enough to fuel optimism in Las Vegas? 

The Raiders beat a bad team, as their defense terrorized the Titans' rookie QB. But it appears the Vegas coaches put the kid gloves on QB Geno Smith. Is that a recipe for success, or doomed to fail? 

The Raiders weren't close to competing in Indy. Has the NFL passed Pete Carroll by? 

The Raiders' running game finally gets going, but three INTs from Geno Smith ruin it. Should the Raiders make a change at QB? Plus, a friend of the podcast gets married, and Raider Larry gives a wedding recap. 

The Raiders allowed 24 unanswered points on big plays and special teams, and they couldn't block, either. Can coach Pete Carroll get the season back on track?  

The Raiders' season started on a winning note on Sunday in New England. But after squeaking by with a 20-13 win, can they keep the momentum going forward? 

Luke and Larry discuss changes to the Raiders coaching staff and roster. Can this team take a bite out of the NFL and the formidable AFC West? 

The Raiders lost again, this time on Monday Night Football. Will coach Antonio Pierce return next season? How about "Just Tank, Baby?" Agree or disagree? 

Luke and Larry discuss the state of the Raiders after yet another loss, this time in Miami. Will coach Pierce return next season? Plus, new OC Scott Turner makes an impact, Brock Bowers the superstar, Maxx Crosby's motivation, and more. 

The Raiders lost a close game to the Chiefs in Vegas, the team's fourth straight defeat. Is Antonio Pierce coaching for his job?

Luke and Larry talk about the avalanche of bad news since the Raiders beat the Browns, starting with Davante Adams' trade request. Can coach Antonio Pierce dig Las Vegas out of this mess? 

Luke and Larry discuss the Raiders embarrassing blowout loss to the Panthers and coach Pierce's "business decision" postgame comment. Is this season lost already? Or are there reasons for optimism? 

Luke and Larry talk about the Raiders 22-10 loss to the Chargers in Week 1. Plus: who's more to blame for offensive woes, Luke Getsy or Gardner Minshew? 

Luke and Larry talk about the first day of Raiders training camp in full gear. The defense is dominating. Is that good or bad? And we don't like Kermit "Muppet" Mahomes at practice, but maybe not for the reason you think. 

The Raiders have a legit QB battle on their hands, along with a defense primed to become on of the NFL's best. How far can Maxx Crosby and Co. carry this Vegas squad if called upon? Plus: Brock Bowers; O'Connell v Minshew. 

Luke and Larry talk about the Raiders offseason to date -- coach Antonio Pierce, GM Tom Telesco, the Kliff Kingsbury whiff, free agency, QB situation, and more. PLUS we talk about whether the Raiders should draft a QB and more NFL Draft thoughts. 

The Raiders ended the season strong with a fun win against the Broncos. Will Antonio Pierce lead the Raiders this offseason, or will Mark Davis look elsewhere? Plus, GM talk, Aidan O'Connell, and Raider Larry says the Raiders are "close." 

The Raiders lost to the Colts, and while that's no surprise due to a rough season, Luke and Larry hated what they saw in Indy. Is coach Antonio Pierce still the man for the job? 

The Raiders looked more physically dominant than they have in years and made the Chiefs look softer than ever in a Christmas Day win. Coach Pierce likely earned the job, but is his emotional coaching style sustainable? 

The Raiders scored a team record 63 points in a big win vs. the Chargers on national TV. Mark Davis already said he wants AP to get the head coach job, so is it now his to lose? 

The Raiders were supposed to be done sinking to new lows. But even under coach Antonio Pierce, this franchise and roster has major issues.