My Boldest Raiders Defensive Predictions

My Boldest Raiders Defensive Predictions

Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/SILVER It's time to put some defensive predictions on the record. After breaking down my offensive predictions last week, we're turning our attention to Rob Leonard's defense and making some bold calls about what this unit will look like in 2026. 🏴‍☠️ Will the Raiders become one of the NFL's most aggressive defenses? 🏴‍☠️ How often will Rob Leonard blitz? 🏴‍☠️ Can Maxx Crosby get back to 12+ sacks? 🏴‍☠️ Which rookie defender could surprise people? 🏴‍☠️ Can Nakobe Dean become one of the most productive linebackers in football? 🏴‍☠️ Who wins the battle between Darien Porter and Jermod McCoy? 🏴‍☠️ Will The "Tokyo Toe" beat out Matt Gay? Plus, Jesse Merrick breaks down some of the camp battles, scheme trends, and position group developments that could shape the Raiders defense this season. CHAPTERS 00:00 RAIDERS DEFENSIVE PREDICTIONS 08:30 DEFENSIVE LINE PREDICTIONS 17:18 LINEBACKERS PREDICTIONS 22:00 DEFENSIVE BACKS PREDICTIONS 27:00 SPECIAL TEAMS PREDICTIONS 👇 Question of the Day: What's your boldest prediction for the Raiders defense in 2026? Silver & Black Sports Network 📰 FREE Raiders Newsletter https://SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork.com 📲 Follow SBSN: X: / jessesbsn Instagram: / silverandblacksportsnetwork TikTok: / silverandblacksportsnet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... #Raiders #RaiderNation #MaxxCrosby #NakobeDean #DarienPorter #JermodMcCoy #TreydanStukes #RobLeonard #NFL #LasVegasRaiders #SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork #RaidersNews See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

My Boldest Raiders Offensive Predictions

Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/SILVER It's time to put some predictions on the record. In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down his official predictions for the Raiders offense heading into the 2026 season. 🏴‍☠️ How many games will the Raiders win? 🏴‍☠️ How long will Kirk Cousins hold off Fernando Mendoza? 🏴‍☠️ Will Ashton Jeanty become one of the NFL's most productive backs? 🏴‍☠️ Which young receiver could surprise people? 🏴‍☠️ How often will Klint Kubiak lean on 12 and 13 personnel? 🏴‍☠️ Can Brock Bowers reach another 1,000-yard season? 🏴‍☠️ What will the offensive line look like? 🏴‍☠️ Can the Raiders' offensive line make a massive leap forward? 👇 Question of the Day: What's your boldest prediction for the Raiders offense this season? CHAPTERS  00:00 RAIDERS PREDICTIONS. HOW MANY GAMES WILL THEY WIN?  04:02 QB PREDICTIONS  07:51 RB PREDICTIONS  11:19 WR PREDICTIONS  14:58 TE PREDICTIONS  19:24 OL PREDICTIONS 📺 Subscribe for more Raiders coverage Silver & Black Sports Network 📰 FREE Raiders Newsletter https://SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork.com 📲 Follow SBSN: X: / jessesbsn Instagram: / silverandblacksportsnetwork TikTok: / silverandblacksportsnet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... #Raiders #RaiderNation #FernandoMendoza #KirkCousins #AshtonJeanty #BrockBowers #MichaelMayer #KlintKubiak #LasVegasRaiders #NFL See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

The Hidden Key to the Raiders Offense

Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/SILVER Is Michael Mayer actually one of the most important players on the Raiders' roster? In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick explains why Michael Mayer's role may be the key to unlocking everything Klint Kubiak wants to do on offense. While Brock Bowers, Ashton Jeanty, and Fernando Mendoza will receive most of the attention, Mayer's ability to handle the traditional "Y" tight end role could be what makes the entire system work. 🏴‍☠️ Why 12 personnel is critical to Klint Kubiak's offense 🏴‍☠️ The difference between Brock Bowers' role and Michael Mayer's role 🏴‍☠️ Why the Raiders' rushing attack depends on successful 12 personnel 🏴‍☠️ How Mayer helps unlock Brock Bowers as a weapon 🏴‍☠️ Why trading Michael Mayer would be a mistake 🏴‍☠️ The future of Mayer beyond 2026 🏴‍☠️ Ian Thomas, Connor Heyward & Carter Runyon's roles If you've ever wondered why the Raiders continue to invest so heavily in the tight end position, this episode will explain exactly why. CHAPTERS 00:00 Why 12 Personnel is so Important 07:00 Defining Roles: Michael Mayer vs. Brock Bowers 11:30 Why Mayer is Key for the Raiders' Offense 17:46 How Ian Thomas, Carter Runyon, and Connor Heyward Fit #Raiders #RaiderNation #MichaelMayer #BrockBowers #KlintKubiak #FernandoMendoza #AshtonJeanty #NFL #LasVegasRaiders #SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

This Explains What the Raiders Offense Will Look Like

Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/SILVER Think of this as your Raiders offensive refresher before training camp begins. Back in February, Cody Alexander and I did one of the deepest dives you'll find anywhere into Klint Kubiak's offense and how it could eventually transform the Raiders. Now that the offseason is almost complete and we've seen free agency, the draft, OTAs, and minicamp, this conversation is even more valuable than it was back then. While some of the personnel has changed since we originally recorded this conversation, the principles behind the offense remain the same. In this episode, we explain: 🏴‍☠️ The true fundamentals of Klint Kubiak's offense 🏴‍☠️ Why Fernando Mendoza is such a natural fit in this scheme 🏴‍☠️ How this system helps protect the offensive line 🏴‍☠️ Why Ashton Jeanty is a perfect fit for the wide zone heavy scheme 🏴‍☠️ How Brock Bowers becomes the ultimate chess piece 🏴‍☠️ Why Michael Mayer is more important than people realize 🏴‍☠️ The importance of 12, 21, and 22 personnel Full disclosure: This conversation was originally recorded back in February before the Raiders added Kirk Cousins, Tyler Linderbaum, Jalen Nailor, and several rookies during the draft. But don't let that stop you from watching. In many ways, this conversation is even more relevant now because you can listen to these concepts while plugging the Raiders' newest additions into the equation yourself. If you missed this one the first time around, you're getting one of our greatest hits. And if you watched it back then, it's the perfect refresher before training camp arrives. CHAPTERS LIST 00:00 Kubiak/Shanahan Scheme History 09:22 QBs in the Kubiak Scheme 15:11 How the Scheme Saves the OL 21:16 Ashton's Fit in the Wide Zone 33:25 12 Personnel in the Kubiak Scheme 38:37 WR jobs in Kubiak's System Subscribe for more Raiders coverage Silver & Black Sports Network FREE Raiders Newsletterhttps://SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork.com Follow SBSN:X: S / jessesbsn Instagram: u / silverandblacksportsnetwork TikTok: b / silverandblacksportsnet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... #Raiders #RaiderNation #KlintKubiak #FernandoMendoza #BrockBowers #AshtonJeanty #KirkCousins #NFL #LasVegasRaiders #SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Is It Actually Better If Fernando Mendoza Sits?

Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/SILVER Is the best thing for Fernando Mendoza and the Raiders' season actually not playing him right away? On this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick takes a deep dive into the Raiders' quarterback situation and explores whether Raiders fans should actually be rooting for Kirk Cousins to keep Fernando Mendoza on the bench early in the season. Jesse also examines historical trends involving No. 1 overall quarterbacks and how the following season pans out for teams that play them. Plus: - What we learned from Episode 1 of Behind the Shield - Why the Raiders may finally be out of purgatory - Why the Stefon Diggs-to-Raiders narrative still doesn't make sense - Keyron Crawford's fit in Rob Leonard's defense CHAPTERS LIST 00:00 IS IT BETTER FOR LV IF MENDOZA SITS? 11:30 TAKEAWAYS FROM BEHIND THE SHIELD: EP. 1 17:39 STEFON DIGGS & WR CONVERSATION 26:44 WATCHING KEYRON CRAWFORD  Subscribe for more Raiders coverage Silver & Black Sports Network FREE Raiders Newsletterhttps://SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork.com Follow SBSN:X: S / jessesbsn Instagram: u / silverandblacksportsnetwork TikTok: b / silverandblacksportsnet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... #raiders #raidersreport #RaiderNation #FernandoMendoza #KirkCousins #LasVegasRaiders #KlintKubiak #StefonDiggs #RobLeonard #NFL #SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].