Silver and Black Blitz: Low Expectations is Raiders Strategic Advantage

Yahoo! Sports NFL Writer Eric Edholm Unravels Salary Cap Changes & Impact on Raiders: We roll into Hour 2 of Friday's show talking with Yahoo! Sports NFL writer Eric Edholm who schools us all on the ins and outs of the NFL salary cap for 2021. Why did it go down? By how much? And...what does it mean for the Raiders next season and beyond. We continue the salary cap convo with Vinny Bonsignore who tells us the players "borrowed" millions this season to keep the salary cap at $180 million vs. $160 million which is what team owners preferred. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

48 min listen

2/10/21 - Hour 1: What Would Derek Carr Extension Cost the Raiders & Can They Afford It?: The Raiders aren't shopping quarterback Derek Carr for trade so will they offer their franchise quarterback a contract extension? Estimates put that cost at between $30-32 million a year. Can the Raiders afford that? Hosts Scott Gulbransen and Hondo Carpenter debate it and things get heated. Plus: should the NFL not allow coaching candidates to interview for open jobs until after the Super Bowl? by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

49 min listen

Is it Possible to Fix the Raiders Defense in One Offseason?: We kick off our Wednesday Raider Nation Radio show talking about the latest news from Raider Nation and the NFL. Marcus Mosher of Raiders Wire is our guest and we talk to him about what it will take to fix the Raiders porous defense. Can Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock fix it in one off-season? The guys say maybe but there are far more issues than you think. Plus: what about the Raiders' offensive line questions? We discuss what should be a busy offseason. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

55 min listen

Like it Or Not: Derek Carr is Here to Stay + Sam & Ash: Scott and Hondo start out Hour 2 talking about Derek Carr's future with the Raiders and why fans better get used to seeing No. 4 under center for the foreseeable future. Sam and Ash stop by and talk the return of live sports to Las Vegas and how the area needs to go big and try and secure a Formula 1 race. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

47 min listen

2/12/21 - Hour 2: Grading Raiders 2020 Rookie Class, How Will Raiders Clear Salary Cap w/Vinny Bonsignore: Friday Hour 2 kicks off with NFL.com giving the Raiders 2020 rookie class at "C" grade. Scott talks about his own "incomplete" grade and reviews what the site said about the rest of the AFC West as well. Vinny Bonsignore joins us to talk about ways the Raiders can clear the salary cap and whether or not the team has made a decision on Trent Brown. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

48 min listen

2/16/21 - Hour 1: Don't Be So Sure Raiders Can Trade Mariota, Jesse Merrick on Raiders Direction & Golden Knights Hot Start: We're back after an off day and get right into the latest and greatest info on the Raiders and their possible offseason moves. While many think QB Marcus Mariota will get traded easily, host Scott Gulbransen says not so fast. It's not that easy to unload Mariota and his $10.6M contract. Plus: Jesse Merrick from News 3 Las Vegas talks Raiders options and in-depth about the Vegas Golden Knights and their hot start to 2021. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

53 min listen

9/3/21 - 53-Man Roster Breakdown and Scott & Moe w/Raiders BIG Weakness: The Las Vegas Raiders cut their roster to 53 men on Tuesday and added some high-profile names in free agency and Scott and Moe discuss how it sets them up for the 2021 season. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

46 min listen

Are the Raiders in Serious Salary Cap Trouble for 2021?: Hour 2 starts off with Scott and Evan talking about the Raiders offense. There's no question the biggest priority - and weakness - of the team is the defense. Yet there are question marks on offense too. How do you bolster the offensive line? How will you replace Nelson Agholor at WR if they can't resign him? Plus, Vinny joins us to talk about the delicate situation when it comes to the Raiders salary cap situation. They're going to have to say goodbye to good players and figure out a way to free up money to build that defense in 2021. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

47 min listen

Sunday Night Live Podcast: JJ Watt Chatter, What About Marcus Mariota, & Stop Being So Sensitive!: We're back with a special Sunday Night Live podcast and video with Scott Gulbransen, Chaz Osborne, and Just Pod Baby's Evan Groat. The guys explore whether or not the Raiders should and can make a play at JJ Watt. They also discuss the trade options and value of Marcus Mariota this offseason and tell all of the butthurt Raiders fans who don't like criticism to relax. The guys enjoy an adult beverage and talk Raiders football with our listeners and viewers. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

87 min listen

Raiders Marcus Mariota the Wild Card in NFL Quarterback Carousel?: The Ringer's Kaelen Jones joins us in Hour 2 to talk about the Las Vegas Raiders Marcus Mariota and how he could be the real wild card in the wacky NFL quarterback carousel this offseason. Jones says Mariota's value could be very high and depending on what happens with other veterans on the market, the Raiders could get a nice return on the rejuvenated Heisman Trophy winner. Plus: Vinny Bonsignore stops by and talks about the tragic passing of former Buccaneers and Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

46 min listen

2/12/21 - Hour 1: JJ Watt a Raiders Target? Chris Trapasso of CBS with 2020 Raiders Redraft: Scott Gulbransen is back live this Friday talking about the Houston Texans release of JJ Watt today and why he says absolutely the Raiders should try to sign the defensive tackle. The Raiders are in need of veteran leadership on defense and Watt, if they can afford him, would be a great fit Scott says. Plus, Chris Trapasso of CBSSports.com stops by with his 2020 NFL redraft including two new selections for the Raiders. In fact, he didn't have Henry Ruggs or Damon Arnette going in the first round of his redraft. A must hear. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

52 min listen

Game Day: Raiders Season is a Wrap, Head Coaching odds with Jeff Parles of VSIN, Is Harbaugh the Guy?: Our season-ending edition of Silver and Black Today: Game Day with Scott Gulbransen and David Stepanian kicks off with addressing the outcome of the Raiders loss in Cincinnati last week. We'll talk about the Raiders roster choices for the upcoming season and how old problems haunted the team in their early exit from the NFL Playoffs. Jeff Parles of VSIN's "BetCenter" joins us to talk odds related to the Raiders' next head coach and gives you his picks for Sunday's NFL Divisional Playoffs action as well. The guys close the show - and this season - talking about the Raiders GM search and what it means for the future of the franchise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

52 min listen

Biggest Raiders Questions Entering the Preseason w/Co-Host Moe Moton: As the Las Vegas Raiders enter their first preseason game on Saturday vs. Seattle, what questions need the most answers for Jon Gruden's team? Scott Gulbransen and co-host Moe Moton of Bleacher Report & Vegas Sports Today discuss. Is it the revamped Raiders defense or the remade offensive line? Also, what training camp "hype" is just that - hype. Moe and Scott talk about the new defensive player who will make an impact in the locker room and which defensive back is under the most pressure to prove himself this preseason. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

56 min listen

Raiders' Cliff Branch: The Best NFL Player NOT in the Hall of Fame w/Bryan Deardo: We kick off Hour 2 live from the Las Vegas Raiders worldwide headquarters in Henderson talking with CBS Sports NFL writer Bryan Deardo. Deardo talks about the state of the AFC West and where the Raiders factor in a division that's been recently dominated by the Chiefs. We also talk to Deardo about why he (and we!) believe the late Cliff Branch is by far the best NFL player currently not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. We close talking to Vinny Bonsignore about the AFC West competition and how it shapes up for the Raiders in 2021. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

50 min listen

2/10/21 - Hour 2: Russell Wilson a Raider? Would Smith-Schuster Fit Raiders Locker Room?: CBS Sports NFL writer Jason LaConfora wrote today he believes the only landing spot that makes sense if the Seahawks were to trade Russell Wilson would be the Las Vegas Raiders. While the chances of that happening are almost impossible, LaConfora's reason why is a big compliment to the Raiders organization. Vinny Bonsignore joins us to talk about today's report the Raiders are interested in Steelers free agent WR JuJu Smith-Schuster. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

52 min listen

The Rundown on Free Agents on Defense That Fit the Raiders Needs & Budget: We're back for our final week on Raider Nation Radio and host Scott Gulbransen welcomes guest co-host Hondo Carpenter. The guys talk about the available free agents on defense who fit the Raiders and how the team must address offensive tackle as well. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

54 min listen

Did Tom Brady Call Derek Carr "that Motherf**ker"? If so, Who Cares? With Guest Jesse Merrick: Scott Gulbransen is back with another edition of the Silver and Black Today show and asks: so what if Tom Brady was talking about the Raiders in his HBO comments. Does it matter for the Las Vegas Raiders, Derek Carr, or Raider Nation? We discuss the real reason why it's even being alledged it is the Raiders. Jesse Merrick of News 3 Las Vegas is our guest as he weighs in on the Brady/Carr faux controversy and tells us why 2021 is a key year for the Raiders quarterback and why it has nothing to do with Brady. Plus, Merrick talks about the Raiders having to succeed to compete with the recently eliminated Vegas Golden Knights of the NHL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

41 min listen

PFF's Austin Gayle on Raiders 2021 and Sounds from Training Camp: The 2021 Las Vegas Raiders are in training camp and host Scott Gulbransen sets the agenda for the preseason. What questions must the team answer before the season gets underway in September? Hear from head coach Jon Gruden, quarterback Derek Carr, new center Andre James, linebacker Nicholas Morrow and more. Plus: Pro Football Focus Director of Content Austin Gayle joins Scott to talk about the Raiders' moves in the offseason and gives us the PFF rankings by position for the Raiders as they head to camp. You'll also get Gayle's thoughts on Jon Gruden and the job he's done heading into Season 4 of his return to the Silver and Black. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

53 min listen

Full Raiders 7-Round Mock Draft & Free Agent News from Thursday: The Raiders made their first free-agent signing on the defensive line today - sort of. We'll tell you who they signed. Also: host Scott Gulbransen, and co-host Evan Groat, welcome Nick Cothrel who runs through Silver and Black Today's first 2021 Raiders 7-round mock NFL draft. Will they go defense? Or will an offensive tackle be high on their list as they pursue high-profile free agents on defense? by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

54 min listen

9/24/21 - Derek Carr Proves Haters Wrong at 2-0 & Preview Dolphins w/Jeremy Klump: The Las Vegas Raiders are 2-0 and QB Derek Carr is off to an MVP-like season in 2021. Hosts Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton dissect why the Silver and Black are off to an impressive start despite a rash of injuries. The guys also discuss why fans who think Carr is better because of the team's improved defense aren't seeing the real reason. Then, we go "phishing" as we learn about the struggling Miami Dolphins with Dolphins Digest editor Jeremy Klump. Klump talks about the Tua injury and why he is bullish on the Raiders. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

45 min listen

More Farewells and....Happy Trails from Silver and Black Today: We close out the final hour of our final daily show on Raider Nation Radio talking with listeners and about our memorable callers. Also, Vinny Bonsignore stops by to reminisce about his days as a contributor on the show when it was on CBS Sports Radio and Scott says goodbye. *NOTE: Silver and Black Today will return as a podcast in March so stay subscribed! by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

50 min listen

Inside the Russell Wilson/Seahawks Fractured Relationship w/Mike Sando: Mike Sando, the senior NFL writer for The Athletic NFL and co-author of Thursday's blockbuster look at QB Russell Wilson's unease in Seattle, joined us to discuss the story and what it means for his future with the Seahawks. Sando talks about how it got to this point between the future Hall of Fame QB and head coach Peter Carroll and tells us if it's repairable. Also, we talk to Sando about the teams named by Wilson as willing destinations including the Las Vegas Raiders - which seems not to be a great fit. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

47 min listen

Big Show Announcement Plus Friday Free Agents That Make Sense for the Raiders: Friday's show starts off with a big announcement from host Scott Gulbransen. Then, Scott and Dmon talk through today's new batch of free agents who became salary cap casualties around the NFL and whether or not any of them make sense for the Raiders. Scott thinks one big name doesn't and another does. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

52 min listen

2/16/21 - Hour 2: Raider Nation Calls in With Free Agent Wants, Vinny Bonsignore on Mariota & Trent Brown: It was a busy Tuesday as we challenged Raider Nation to be the Raiders GM and call in with what they want to do on defense in free agency and the draft. And, of course, Raider Nation delivered. We also get the latest from the Raiders facility in Henderson as our own Vinny Bonsignore gives us lastest on Mariota trade rumors and whether or not he thinks the team will keep Trent Brown. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

48 min listen

How the Las Vegas Sports Scene Has Changed in 24 Years - w/Chris Maathuis: We continue the conversation about the Raiders biggest badasses...and take your calls. We also get a full history and thoughts on the Las Vegas sports scene from Chris Maathuis of News 8 Las Vegas. Maathuis celebrated his 24th year covering sports for the CBS affiliate and talks about the impact of pro sports arrival in Las Vegas - including the Raiders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

51 min listen

Gruden Fallout: Michael Lombardi on the Downfall of Jon Gruden, Where is Mark Davis?: While hosts Scott Gulbansen and Moe Moton rather talk about football, the shocking end of the Jon Gruden era in Las Vegas is the focus of our show this week. We talk about the events of last weekend, email links, and Mark Davis' absence in the public eye to deal with the crisis. We also talk with former Raiders front office executive Michael Lombardi who talks about Gruden's downfall in his return to the NFL. We also talk with legal experts Sam and Ash about whether or not Gruden may have a strong legal case if he was indeed targeted by the NFL as part of a possible coverup in the Washington Football Team investigation. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

44 min listen

SBT Game Day: Week 3 vs. Dolphins - Defense is Back, Carr is on Fire and Dolphins Preview: It's game day in Las Vegas as the Raiders (2-0) return home to take on the Tua-less Miami Dolphins (1-1). The Raiders have a hot QB in Derek Carr but their defense has been nothing short of remarkable. Hosts Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton talk about the Silver and Black defense and why they're so effective under Gus Bradley. We liked talking to Dolphins Digest editor Jeremy Klump so much on our Friday The Mightier 1090 show, we invited him back for our game day show. He'll tell us why he thinks today's game will be a Raiders win. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

50 min listen

Show Finale: Russell Wilson Chatter Continues, Callers Bid Goodbye But Not Farewell: The final episode of Silver and Black Today on Raider Nation Radio 920-AM kicks off with host Scott Gulbransen talking about the show's history and how it will go on after today's finale on a daily radio. We also get a steady dose of Russell Wilson chatter and Scott and Dmon Cotton ask: why is it so irritating talk of upgrading at QB even if you like Derek Carr? Plus, callers express their appreciation for the show and Scott's hard work the past three years. NOTE: Although the show is leaving daily radio, it will continue in March in a podcast format so stay subscribed! by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

52 min listen

12/3/21 - All Hail the Raiders Coin + Matthew Paras from Washington Times Previews Sunday's Game: The Las Vegas Raiders are still riding high after their big win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving but a pivotal game vs. the Washington Football Team faces them this Sunday in Las Vegas. Hosts Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton get you ready for the game. Guests include Evan - the guy who created the Raiders coin predictions which have been a Raider Nation internet sensation. His coin flips, published before the season began, have been perfect so far predicting every single Raiders game this season. We talk with Evan about why and how he created it. Plus: WFT beat writer Matthew Paras of the Washington Times previews this big game with us. by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

44 min listen

9/12/21: S&B Today Game Day: Raiders Kickoff Season vs. Ravens, Clifton Brown of Ravens.com by Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast - An Audacy Original

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