Silver and Black Today

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Silver & Black Today is the Las Vegas Raiders podcast for fans who want verdicts, not takes. Hosted by veteran host Scott Gulbransen on the BLEAV Network, this is the one Raiders report you need — three times a week, every week of the season. No hot takes. No filler. Just sharp, evidence-based analysis of everything Silver and Black — from breaking news and roster moves to in-depth coverage of the new Klint Kubiak offensive era and what it means for this franchise's future. Monday brings rapid-fire verdicts on Sunday's game. Wednesday goes deep on one fully developed argument. Friday opens the courtroom to Raider Nation — your calls, your takes, your voice on the show. Call in: 702-900-7869, email us a video rant to mail@silverandblacktoday.com! Nine years of Raiders coverage. One reinvented format. All signal, no noise.

  1. 9h ago

    Fernando Mendoza: Is it Time for the Raiders to Start Him?

    Should Fernando Mendoza start for the Raiders this Sunday against the Buffalo Bills? Scott’s answer is closer, but not yet, and he names the record that would change it. After the Raiders’ 45-17 loss in New England, Scott goes through Mendoza’s first eight NFL throws and why he wouldn’t read much into them against a Patriots defense playing prevent. He also makes the case that Kirk Cousins didn’t lose this game, looks at whether the offensive line had one bad day or a real problem, and pushes back on Klint Kubiak’s claim that the team abandoned the run. Then he lays out the stretch ahead: Bills, Rams, Jets, 49ers, Seahawks. In this episode: Why Scott would keep Cousins in the lineup for the Bills and Rams Pass protection: 3 sacks, pressure on roughly 4 of 10 dropbacks, and what New England did with four rushers A run game averaging 2.1 yards per carry, with Ashton Jeanty banged up Brock Bowers carrying a passing game with receivers missing What Kubiak said after the game, and what it tells you about the staff The record at which Mendoza starts against Seattle on Nov. 15 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Should Fernando Mendoza start vs the Bills? 2:09 Patriots 45, Raiders 17: the numbers 4:51 What Mendoza’s eight throws actually showed 6:56 Kirk Cousins didn’t lose this game 9:36 Where Scott lands, and what changes his mind 11:12 Offensive line: one bad game or a pattern? 14:56 The run game: 2.1 yards per carry 15:51 Kalshi sponsor read 18:49 Did Kubiak really abandon the run? 21:17 Brock Bowers is carrying the passing game 25:02 The schedule: Bills, Rams, Jets, 49ers, Seahawks 29:54 Questions about Kubiak and the staff 33:02 Final takeaways Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 1d ago

    Raiders Crushed 45-17 by Patriots: Postgame Reaction and the Fernando Mendoza Question

    The Raiders got run out of Foxborough, 45-17. On this Kalshi Silver and Black Today postgame show, Scott goes through what went wrong: a run game that dropped to 2.1 yards per carry, an offensive line that couldn't pass protect or move anybody, a defense that couldn't stop a Patriots receiving group missing its top two wideouts, and a coaching staff that got outplayed by Josh McDaniels. Murph is off this week, so it's Scott solo plus callers. Then the question everybody is asking: when does Fernando Mendoza take over for Kirk Cousins? Scott lays out why he didn't want Mendoza in early, why that wasn't the real problem, and when he thinks the switch comes. Buffalo is next at Allegiant Stadium, then the Rams. Call 702-900-7869 to be part of the podcast during the week. The Silver and Black Today radio show airs Saturdays at 5 PM on 101.5 KDAWN in Las Vegas, and streams on the Audacy app. Chapters: 00:00 Kalshi Postgame Show Kickoff 01:24 Raiders Lose 45-17 at New England 02:44 Drake Maye Torches the Raiders Defense 05:00 Run Game Collapses: 2.1 Yards Per Carry 06:39 Missed Field Goal and the 10-Point Swing 07:37 Offensive Line Problems and Ashton Jeanty 09:46 Klint Kubiak's Game Plan and the Tre Tucker Trick Plays 10:51 Fernando Mendoza Plays the Final Drive 13:51 Raiders Secondary Gets Picked Apart 18:31 Kalshi Pick: Ravens vs Falcons (Code MENDOZA) 20:45 Chat Reacts: Organizational Failure 21:49 Josh McDaniels Outcoaches Rob Leonard 24:09 Pastor Mike Behind Bars Calls In 29:34 Daniel on Maxx Crosby and the Pass Rush 35:36 Tarek on Kubiak's Play Calling and the Next Two Games 43:49 When Do the Raiders Switch to Fernando Mendoza? 51:09 Bills and Rams Ahead: What to Watch 52:07 Call-In Info and Sign-Off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. 5d ago

    Raiders Are 3-1 With the Worst Run Game in the NFL & Here's Why

    The Raiders have scored at least 26 points in every game, their first 4-game start like that since 2016, and Kirk Cousins threw for 365 yards against the Chiefs without being sacked. They also have the league's worst run game for the second straight year. Scott starts with the number he can't shake: 57% of Ashton Jeanty's carries are met at or behind the line of scrimmage. From there he works through the numbers (3.1 yards a carry, 93 rushing yards a game, stuffed on 24.4% of runs, all last in the league) and the likely causes: a reshuffled offensive line still learning to work together, tight formations that invite stacked boxes (30.3% of runs, fourth highest in the NFL), and a receiver room with no vertical threat to move a safety out of the box. Klint Kubiak took responsibility for it this week. Scott agrees with part of that. Then Boston Globe Patriots beat writer Chris Price joins from New England. They cover: Whether the Patriots have turned the corner after the win in Buffalo Why that defense stops the run (Milton Williams and Robert Spillane inside, with the edge as the soft spot) The Christian Gonzalez and Christian Barmore injury picture How Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer get covered Where Drake Maye stands at 24 Why young quarterbacks shouldn't be rushed, a conversation that includes Fernando Mendoza What Tom Brady's receivers really looked like Raider Nation Court closes the show with callers on the run game, the wide receiver room, a possible Marvin Harrison Jr. trade, and how much future the Raiders should spend on a wild-card push. 00:00 Cold open: 3-1 with the league's worst run game 01:33 The 57% number 03:24 The full picture: 3.1 yards a carry, 93 yards a game 05:35 Whose fault is it? Offensive line continuity 08:45 Tight formations and stacked boxes 09:51 No vertical threat at receiver 12:12 Signs of hope: Dont'e Thornton's return 14:03 Kalshi: Raiders-Patriots market 16:52 Why Foxboro won't make it easier 17:57 Verdict and the tell 19:45 Chris Price, Boston Globe: Patriots preview 22:05 What makes the Patriots run defense work 24:08 Gonzalez and Barmore injuries 25:41 Containing Bowers and Mayer 27:50 How the Raiders attack that defense 28:57 Drake Maye: confidence and timing 32:56 Developing young QBs, Fernando Mendoza included 36:41 Brady's wide receivers 38:43 Raider Nation Court 40:01 Raider Sky (New Jersey) 43:50 Raider Rob (San Diego) 47:59 Jacob (Fresno) 52:15 Dave Casper the Ghost (upstate New York) 57:42 Pick and sign-off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Oct 6

    Raiders Are a Real Wild Card Contender, But Two Problems Remain

    The Las Vegas Raiders lost 30-27 to the Kansas City Chiefs, their first loss of the season. They led 13-10 at halftime, came back late in the fourth quarter and had the ball with a chance to win before the interception. Scott says they lost because of turnovers and special teams, not the field goal that came off the board. The Raiders lost the turnover battle 2-0, Draeke Young's late fumble hurt, and Patrick Mahomes said after the game that this Raiders team is different. The offense is better than people expected. The Raiders are eighth in the NFL in points per game at 28.8 and 12th in passing. Kirk Cousins has 11 touchdown passes, tied with Brock Purdy for the league lead, and he broke Rich Gannon's 2002 franchise record for TD passes through four games. Scott explains why that's part of John Spytek's plan for Fernando Mendoza. Then the two problems. The run game is 25th in the league, and Scott says Ashton Jeanty isn't the reason. Jeanty gets hit at or behind the line of scrimmage on 57% of his carries. The offensive line ranks dead last in run block win rate with Jackson Powers-Johnson out, and defenses are loading the box against the Raiders at the second-highest rate in the NFL. The bigger issue is a wide receiver room with no vertical threat. Scott called that in July, and three national film analysts he checked with agree. He also previews the four-game stretch of Patriots, Bills, Rams and Jets, explains why 2-2 and a 5-3 record is the floor, and why the Raiders won't trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. Thursday: a guest joins to preview Raiders at New England, and the Raider Nation Court of Public Opinion takes your calls. BE PART OF THE SHOW Call or text: 702-907-8669 Email: mail@silverandblacktoday.com Silver and Black Today is part of BLEAV. Chapters: 00:00 Show open: Raiders lose a heavyweight fight to the Chiefs 01:01 Why this team is for real 02:08 Final 30-27: turnovers and special teams decided it 02:59 There's no talent gap with the Chiefs anymore 04:01 Patrick Mahomes says this Raiders team is different 04:51 No moral victories 05:14 Raiders offense is top 10 in scoring 06:26 Kirk Cousins ties Brock Purdy and breaks Rich Gannon's record 07:12 Why Fernando Mendoza is still waiting 07:54 So why can't they run the ball? 08:13 Ashton Jeanty's ankle 09:11 The Jeanty numbers 09:51 Hit at or behind the line 57% of the time 10:27 O-line run block win rate: dead last 11:58 Defenses are loading the box 12:38 Caleb Rogers and Kubiak's adjustments 13:07 The wide receiver room is the problem 14:07 Thornton, Bech and Tre Tucker 15:02 The Chiefs proved it on Sunday 16:04 No vertical threat 16:40 Can Dont'e Thornton save it? 18:05 Three film analysts weigh in 19:08 Brock Bowers doesn't fix it 19:34 The gauntlet: Patriots, Bills, Rams, Jets 21:18 Why 5-3 is the floor 22:59 Chris Sims: the Raiders are the real deal 23:32 Why not us? 25:12 No, they're not trading for Marvin Harrison Jr. 25:55 Jalen Nailor isn't the answer 26:26 Playing chess, not checkers 27:35 A wild card contender until they're not 28:15 Thursday: Patriots preview and your calls 29:13 Wrap-up and sign-off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Oct 5

    Raiders vs Chiefs Postgame: So Close. What Went Wrong in the 30-27 Loss

    No moral victories, but this one was close. The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Raiders 30-27 at Allegiant Stadium and head into their bye at 4-0, while the Raiders fall to 3-1 with New England, Buffalo and the Rams coming up. Scott Gulbransen and Murf from Raiders Fan Radio go through what went wrong: Kenneth Walker running for 177 yards, a Raiders run game that still can't get Ashton Jeanty going, Klint Kubiak taking a field goal off the board early, the late kickoff fumble, and wide receivers who barely showed up while Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer carried the passing game. They also get into what went right. Kirk Cousins threw for 365 yards without being sacked, the Raiders outgained Kansas City 437 to 399, and Adam Butler and Quay Walker gave Patrick Mahomes problems all night. Raider Nation callers Tariq, Misha and Pastor Mike weigh in on a trade deadline receiver, more snaps for Cody White, and whether Cousins can push the ball deep before Fernando Mendoza takes over. Chapters: 0:00 Chiefs 30, Raiders 27: Raiders fall to 3-1 1:09 Murph: devastated, but the Raiders are for real 4:20 Kenneth Walker's 177 yards and the Chiefs' receivers 4:58 Kubiak takes the field goal off the board 8:56 The blackjack rule: pick an aggression level 10:38 Where were the Raiders wide receivers? 12:24 Is Brock Bowers the WR1? 20:51 By the numbers: Raiders outgained Kansas City 22:45 Adam Butler and the Raiders defense 24:27 The kickoff fumble and the missing run game 25:44 Unsung defenders who stepped up 28:53 AFC West and wild card picture 30:49 Fan call: Tarek 34:15 Do the Raiders need a WR at the deadline? 36:54 Fan call: Misha on Cody White 42:58 Can Kirk Cousins throw deep? The Mendoza plan 44:31 Fan call: Pastor Mike 48:21 No trick plays: the Chiefs had to play it straight 51:17 One Nation Foundation 55:13 Wrap-up Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Oct 1

    Raiders vs Chiefs Prediction: Can the NFL's Best Defense Stop Mahomes?

    The undefeated Kansas City Chiefs come to Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, and sole possession of first place in the AFC West goes to the winner. Scott Gulbransen calls it the biggest home game the Raiders have played since moving to Las Vegas. Roster news first. Jack Bech goes to IR with a broken forearm, and Cody White comes up from the practice squad after scoring on each of his first three career catches, something only Torrey Smith had done in the last 30 years. Ashton Jeanty finished the Saints game after a trip to the medical tent, but his August ankle is worth watching. The name that matters most is Treydan Stukes. He's still in the concussion protocol, and without him at free safety the middle of the field opens up for Travis Kelce. Then the defense by the numbers: an NFL-best nine takeaways, tied for the league lead in sacks with six different Raiders getting one, Nakobe Dean's league-leading 22 solo tackles and three forced fumbles, and the top EPA per play in football under Rob Leonard. On offense, Kirk Cousins is tied for the NFL lead with nine touchdown passes and is the first Raiders QB to throw three in each of the first three games. Scott also runs through where the national media stands, from NFL.com and SI moving the Raiders into the top 10 to Fox Sports still ranking them 20th. Carrington Harrison of SiriusXM Mad Dog Radio and 96.5 The Fan in Kansas City joins to talk Eric Bieniemy replacing Matt Nagy, Kenneth Walker III leading the NFL in rushing, Patrick Mahomes going 14 for 14 on play-action against Miami, and Kelce's resurgence. He says the Chiefs haven't had a sack in 174 defensive plays and that Maxx Crosby is good enough to win this game by himself. The Raider Nation Court of Public Opinion closes it out with calls from Florida, St. Louis, San Diego and upstate New York, and Scott makes his pick! BE PART OF THE SHOW Call or text: 702-900-7869 Email: mail@silverandblacktoday.com Silver and Black Today is part of BLEAV. Also heard Saturdays at 5 p.m. PT on 101.5 in Las Vegas. Chapters: 00:00 Show open: first place on the line 01:58 Jack Bech to IR, Cody White called up 03:01 Ashton Jeanty injury check 04:00 Treydan Stukes and the concussion protocol 05:55 Why Stukes matters against Travis Kelce 07:46 Raiders defense by the numbers 09:00 Nakobe Dean leads the NFL in solo tackles 09:37 Six Raiders with sacks: not the Maxx Crosby show 10:41 The NFL's most efficient defense 12:50 Kirk Cousins ties for the NFL lead in TD passes 13:31 Brock Bowers and Mike Washington Jr.'s 19.76 mph run 14:50 What the national media is saying 15:52 Who still doesn't believe in the Raiders 17:04 Beat the Chiefs and the debate ends 18:33 Kenneth Walker III and a balanced Chiefs offense 19:14 Kalshi: Raiders vs. Chiefs market 22:08 Carrington Harrison: Bieniemy vs. Nagy 24:18 Walker, Mahomes and play-action 26:25 Why this game finally matters 27:36 Travis Kelce's resurgence 29:22 Can Kansas City handle Maxx Crosby? 32:00 Chiefs defense vs. Brock Bowers 33:36 Is Raiders-Chiefs a rivalry again? 36:13 Raider Nation Court of Public Opinion 38:38 Ross in Lakeland: Pola-Mao and two-point tries 40:03 Christian in St. Louis: 2021 vs. now 44:35 Raider Rob in San Diego 47:48 Dave Casper the Ghost: fix the run game 51:40 Scott's prediction: Raiders 28, Chiefs 27 52:28 Postgame show info and sign-off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Sep 29

    Are the Raiders for Real at 3-0? The Chiefs Game Will Tell Us

    The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-0 for the first time since 2021 after a 35-27 comeback win over the New Orleans Saints. Down 27-16 late in the third quarter at the Superdome, they scored 19 straight points and forced four fourth-quarter takeaways, including Hezekiah Masses' interception and Jeremy Chinn's strip of Tyler Shough on 4th-and-1. Scott Gulbransen also owns his pregame miss on the takeaways. Then the question everyone's asking: is this team for real? Scott lays out three tests. The defense hasn't allowed a fourth-quarter point in three games. Kirk Cousins went 22 of 33 for 248 yards and three touchdowns with no turnovers, which pushes the Fernando Mendoza timeline back again. And Klint Kubiak's second-half adjustments in his old building have NFL.com calling him the early Coach of the Year frontrunner. For each one, Scott says what would change his mind. He also covers the schedule caveat (Miami and the Chargers are a combined 0-6), the 2021 comparison, Brock Bowers' 10-catch, 116-yard return, Jack Bech's broken forearm and trip to IR, and why Treydan Stukes' concussion status matters so much this week. The Chiefs preview: Patrick Mahomes is 13-2 against the Raiders, Kenneth Walker III gives Kansas City a real run game, and Vegas has the Chiefs favored by around 5.5. Scott looks at whether Rob Leonard should blitz or make Mahomes be patient, why Bowers against the linebackers is the key on offense, and why Mike Washington Jr. deserves closer to 10 carries. Thursday: Carrington Harrison of SiriusXM joins the show, Scott makes his pick and the Raider Nation Court of Public Opinion takes your calls. Be part of the show Call or text: 702-900-7869 Email: mail@silverandblacktoday.com Silver and Black Today is part of BLEAV. Chapters: 00:00 Show open: Raiders 3-0 for the first time since 2021 01:45 Is this Raiders team for real? 02:28 Saints recap: 19 straight points, 4 takeaways 03:36 Where I was wrong about the Saints game 05:32 Three things that decide if it's real 05:54 No. 1: Coffee is for closers 08:20 When somebody finally scores late 09:57 Thursday: Carrington Harrison joins the show 10:18 No. 2: Kirk Cousins answers the doubters 11:48 Brock Bowers proved me wrong 12:55 Cousins' real test: the Chiefs pass rush 14:32 Why Fernando Mendoza keeps waiting 14:43 No. 3: Klint Kubiak for Coach of the Year? 16:34 Who have they beaten? 18:34 The 2021 comparison 19:07 Jack Bech's broken forearm 20:46 Treydan Stukes and the concussion protocol 22:39 Chiefs week: the AFC West picture 23:07 Mahomes and Kenneth Walker III 24:27 Chiefs favored in Vegas, Mahomes 13-2 vs. Raiders 25:16 The matchup that decides it 26:13 Rob Leonard: blitz or make Mahomes be patient? 27:59 Bowers vs. the linebackers, more Mike Washington Jr. 28:49 Win Sunday and the doubters go quiet 29:02 Lose a close one? Nobody panic 30:38 What to watch this week 31:36 Call in for Thursday's show 33:19 Wrap-up and sign-off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Sep 28

    Raiders 3-0: 19 Unanswered Points Sink the Saints

    The Raiders are 3-0. Down two scores in the Superdome, Las Vegas scored 19 unanswered points to beat the New Orleans Saints 35-27, and the defense shut the door in the fourth quarter for the third straight week. Scott Gulbransen and Murf from Raiders Fan Radio break it down: Brock Bowers going over 100 yards in his return, Kirk Cousins throwing three touchdowns with no interceptions (22 of 33, 248 yards), Mike Washington Jr.'s 36-yard touchdown run and whether he should get more carries next to Ashton Jeanty, Maxx Crosby's late fumble recovery, and why the Raiders need Treydan Stukes back before the Kansas City Chiefs come to Allegiant Stadium. Raider Nation callers Tariq, Pastor Mike and Misha jump in with their game balls, their gripes and their Chiefs predictions. Chapters: 0:00 Raiders 3-0 after 35-27 win in New Orleans 1:33 Fourth-quarter defense does it again 7:33 Brock Bowers is back 11:19 Why the Raiders need Treydan Stukes 13:38 Next up: the Kansas City Chiefs 18:00 Kirk Cousins: no turnovers, three TDs 26:15 Kalshi 27:06 Mike Washington Jr. vs Ashton Jeanty 32:46 Adam Butler's hustle play 35:54 Fan call: Tarek 46:06 Coaching is the difference 49:21 Fan call: Pastor Mike 52:16 Fan call: Misha 1:01:45 Biletnikoff Foundation dinner 1:04:03 Coming up this week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Silver & Black Today is the Las Vegas Raiders podcast for fans who want verdicts, not takes. Hosted by veteran host Scott Gulbransen on the BLEAV Network, this is the one Raiders report you need — three times a week, every week of the season. No hot takes. No filler. Just sharp, evidence-based analysis of everything Silver and Black — from breaking news and roster moves to in-depth coverage of the new Klint Kubiak offensive era and what it means for this franchise's future. Monday brings rapid-fire verdicts on Sunday's game. Wednesday goes deep on one fully developed argument. Friday opens the courtroom to Raider Nation — your calls, your takes, your voice on the show. Call in: 702-900-7869, email us a video rant to mail@silverandblacktoday.com! Nine years of Raiders coverage. One reinvented format. All signal, no noise.

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    Atomic Punk Media LLC
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    604
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