What Is Most Important To You This Year: Win/Loss Record or Going In The Right Direction?

MAKE OR BREAK

* RaiderNation - Which starters on our current roster have the most to lose and the most to gain during training camp? (via a text from Fan Raid in the 209) * 26:00 - Vinny Bonsignore (CalPost/RNR 920) weighs in on the Raiders offseason and the direction they're headed in, and of course, when Fernando Mendoza should start * 47:15 - Steve Wyche (NFL Network - Senior Reporter) shares his NFL insight, as the season slowly creeps up, and offseason moves made around the league and the AFC West * We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Former NFL WR and current CFB Analyst, Desmond Howard explains why he believes in Fernando Mendoza * 1:33:53 - Maddy Glab (Bills Senior Team Reporter) gives us a look at the Raiders Week 6 opponent, the Bills, and what she feels is their strength, weakness and x-factor * 2:00:07 - Cat Ce the Comedian joins us in studio to talk about what she's been working on and gets us ready for her shows at the Jimmy Kimmel Comedy Club this weekend See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

HURRY UP AND WAIT

* RaiderNation - Is there any veteran player or players out there that you think the Raiders could land at a reasonable price to help with depth on either side of the ball? * 28:12 - Paul Gutierrez (Raiders.com) weighs in on whether or not there are any veteran players the Raiders should try to add, and  * 49:51 - Ari Meirov (The33rdTeam.com) takes us around the NFL with the big storylines, including his thoughts on newer playcallers in the league and the Raiders offseason * 1:13:28 - Mike D'Abate (NFL - Patriots on SI) checks in with the strength, weakness and x-factor for the Raiders Week 5 opponent, the Patriots, and a potential Kayshon Boutte trade * In honor of today's ESPYs, we hear Stuart Scott's iconic acceptance speech for his 2015 Arthur Ashe Award - for more info/to donate to the V Foundation, go to: https://www.v.org/ [https://www.v.org/] * We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Everybody's talking about the Silver & Black; ESPN's Rich Eisen breaks down his "4 Downs" (4 storylines) for the Raiders season See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

ON THE RIGHT TRACK

* RaiderNation - In your opinion, what makes this year different than the other years that we felt this team was moving in the right direction? What boxes have been checked to give us confidence? * We hear from Kirk Morrison, who gave us some really good perspective on how he feels about the team's direction on Monday's show * 46:55 - Ross Jackson (Locked On Saints) gives us an early preview of our Week 3 opponent, the Saints, and what he thinks is their strength, weakness and x-factor * 1:13:33 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) has the latest around the NFL/Raiders, and reacts to the passing of Houston's Co-Founder and Senior Chair, Janice S. McNair * 1:33:38 - Sam Gordon (LV Review Journal - Raiders) talks all things Raiders offseason, and his article, "Milos Uzan would go to Las Vegas Summer League; now he’s playing in it" * We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): With preseason less than a month away, the "when should Mendoza start" convo is really picking up steam See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

IT WILL REVEAL ITSELF

* RaiderNation - How much do you believe the Offensive Line will be improved from last season, and why? Who do you feel should be the leaders in the clubhouse to be in the starting 5? * 26:16 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst/Tackle For Loss TV) weighs in on the direction of this team and what he thinks about the O-Line's improvement, as the season gets closer * 47:17 - Lindsay Rhodes (SumerSports.com) tells us what she learned at the 2026 Sack Summit, and shares her thoughts on the Raiders and the potential of the new O-Line * 1:12:44 - Travis Wingfield (MiamiDolphins.com) kicks off our early opponent previews with a closer look at what the Raiders can expect from the in their Week 1 opener * We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): ESPN's Unsportsmanlike did a breakdown of the top 5 breakout players for 2026, and Ashton Jeanty came in at #3 * Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): The A's are on a 9-game losing streak and have been outscored 24-2 in their series vs. the White Sox See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

#1, SMASH HIT, OFF THE CHARTS, CLASSIC

* RaiderNation - Does Bowers being ranked #1, along with knowing how good he can be when fully healthy, make you feel better about the Raiders not having a true #1 WR right now? * 26:27 - Sam Warren (The Athletic - Raiders) comes through with Raiders talk and his article, "Las Vegas native Jonah Laulu got to a place he never thought he’d be: Home" * 53:24 - Cynthia Frelund (NFL Network) takes us around the NFL as the offseason rolls on, and gives her insight on Brock Bowers and the Raiders from an analytical standpoint * 1:12:36 - Brandy Flores (LV Sports Network) tells us what she saw covering day 1 of NBA Summer League action, plus the latest on the LV Aces after waiving Chennedy Carter * 1:42:34 - Nick Bogdanovich (Boomer Sportsbook) joins Q to talk sports betting and what kind of action they have been getting for World Cup Soccer, UFC 329 and more * Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): Pro Golfer Scottie Scheffler will miss the cut for the Genesis Scottish Open, for the first time in nearly 4 years See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.