ON THE RIGHT TRACK

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.

LET ME UPGRADE YOU

* RaiderNation - What do you think is the biggest and best offseason addition that was made by the Raiders, and why? * 25:20 - Jennifer Azzi (President/Exec Dir - IXs Foundation) talks about her involvement with Mark Davis and the LV Aces, and sets the scene for next Monday's IX Awards * 45:59 - Nick Shook (NFL Network) checks in with the biggest news and storylines of the NFL offseason, including the AFC West, and the who will be the Raiders starting QB * 1:11:55 - Vinny Bonsignore (CalPost/RNR 920) joins us to talk Raiders and the upcoming season and goes back and forth with Q on why Mendoza should play early and often * We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): CBS Sports put out their top 25 NFL players under 25, and Raiders football robot, Brock Bowers is ranked #11 * 1:59:48 - Mariah Janos (Fox 5 Sports) shares her insight on the WNBA, including the Aces, currently without their superstar Aja Wilson, and what she's been seeing at NBA Summer League See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

MAXX IS A BAD MUTHA... SHUT YO MOUTH!

* RaiderNation - With the additions the Raiders made defensively, and being as self-motivated as he is, what type of season do you anticipate Maxx Crosby having? Could he make that push for DPOY, and why? * We continue highlighting Maxx Crosby and why he is #4 pass rusher on ESPN's rankings list, with a Baldy's Breakdown on his performance vs. the Commanders * We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We pivot from Maxx to another impactful player, RB Ashton Jeanty, who is poised for a breakout season in 2026 * 1:32:37 - Gilbert Manzano (MMQB-SI) shares his insight on news around the NFL and breaks down his article, "Super Bowl LXI Road Map: Steelers Doubled Down on Team That Didn’t Have Enough [https://www.si.com/nfl/super-bowl-road-map-steelers-doubled-down-not-enough]" * Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): The Yankees struck out 17 times... for the 2nd straight game, so you already know we had to flush that performance today! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.