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The Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast is your all-access pass to the Raiders. Hosted by Emmy-winning sports reporter Jesse Merrick, this show takes you behind the scenes with insider coverage straight from Raiders HQ, the locker room, and Allegiant Stadium. As a credentialed media outlet, we’re pulling back the curtain on the Silver and Black—bringing you training camp takeaways, game-day breakdowns, roster moves, and exclusive player insight.

  1. 22H AGO

    Raiders Day 3 Draft Breakdown: Did They Land the Biggest Steal?

    https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/SILVER The Raiders wrapped up Day 3 of the NFL Draft — and these picks may matter more than many fans realize. I break down every Day 3 selection and explain what each player brings, how they fit Klint Kubiak and Rob Leonard’s systems, and why the Raiders may have found serious value late in the draft. 🏴‍☠️ Jermod McCoy — biggest steal? 🏴‍☠️ Mike Washington Jr. — explosive RB2 🏴‍☠️ Dalton Johnson — why doubling up at safety works 🏴‍☠️ Hezekiah Masses — intriguing CB fit 🏴‍☠️ Malik Benson — more than just speed 🏴‍☠️ Brandon Cleveland — nose tackle value late CHAPTERS 00:00 Raiders' Day 3 Draft Overview 01:07 Jermod McCoy: The Big Steal? 07:58 Mike Washington Jr.: The Home Run-Hitting Running Back 13:22 Dalton Johnson: Versatile Safety Addition 18:12 Hezekiah Masses: Cornerback with Ball Skills 20:55 Malik Benson: The Speedster w/ More to Offer 24:28 Brandon Cleveland: The Rotational Nose Tackle 26:16 Draft Class Recap and Future Outlook 🎥 Full breakdown now live. 📺 Subscribe for more Raiders coverage Silver & Black Sports Network 📰 FREE Raiders Newsletter https://SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork.com 📲 Follow SBSN: X: S / jessesbsn Instagram: u / silverandblacksportsnetwork TikTok: b / silverandblacksportsnet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... #Raiders #RaiderNation #RaidersNews See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    30 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Raiders Day 2 Draft Breakdown: Why These Picks Make Sense

    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 The Raiders made some surprising moves on Day 2 of the NFL Draft… but the more I dug into them, the more the vision started to make sense. In tonight’s episode, I break down exactly what Las Vegas got in: 🏴‍☠️ Treydan Stukes (Arizona S) 🏴‍☠️ Keyron Crawford (Auburn EDGE) 🏴‍☠️ Trey Zuhn III (Texas A&M OL) We dive into what each player brings, how they fit Klint Kubiak and Rob Leonard’s schemes, why the Raiders may have chosen them over other names still on the board, and what these picks reveal about what they’re building in Vegas.  Plus: 👀 Day 3 targets to watch 👀 Why WR still feels likely 👀 How the Raiders may attack Rounds 4-7 📺 Subscribe for more Raiders coverage Silver & Black Sports Network 📰 FREE Raiders Newsletter https://SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork.com 📲 Follow SBSN: X:  S / jessesbsn   Instagram:  u / silverandblacksportsnetwork   TikTok:  b / silverandblacksportsnet   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... #Raiders #NFLDraft #RaiderNation #LasVegasRaiders See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    42 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Raiders Draft Mendoza… Now What? | Pick 36 Targets & Day 2 Plan

    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 Fernando Mendoza is officially a Raider… but now the real intrigue begins. Jesse Merrick comes to you from Raiders HQ to break down what GM John Spytek said after selecting Mendoza No. 1 overall — and what comes next for Las Vegas at Pick 36 on Day 2 of the NFL Draft.  🏴‍☠️ In this episode: • Why the Raiders were fully sold on Mendoza • What Spytek said about his fit in Klint Kubiak’s offense • Why Mendoza’s accuracy and poise mattered most • The top remaining prospects after the first round of the draft • Why EMW, Kayden McDonald & Denzel Boston stand out • How I think the Raiders approach Day 2 • Who could realistically be available • Why Pick 36 may shape the rest of this draft The QB is here. Now it’s time to build around him. 👇 QUESTION OF THE DAY: Who should the Raiders take at Pick 36? #Raiders #NFLDraft #FernandoMendoza #RaiderNation #LasVegasRaiders See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    35 min

  4. 2D AGO

    LIVE From Raiders HQ: Fernando Mendoza Era Begins Tonight

    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 Fernando Mendoza is officially a Raider. We're LIVE from Raiders Headquarters right after the Silver & Black selected Mendoza No. 1 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. We’ll break down: 🏴‍☠️ What Mendoza said after the pick 🏴‍☠️ His fit in Klint Kubiak’s offense 🏴‍☠️ Why the Raiders made this move 🏴‍☠️ What comes next for Vegas 🏴‍☠️ Live reaction from Raider Nation The speculation is over. The future is here. Subscribe to Silver & Black Sports Network for live Raiders draft coverage all weekend. 📰 FREE Raiders Newsletter: https://SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork.com 📲 Follow SBSN: X: / jessesbsn Instagram: / silverandblacksportsnetwork TikTok: / silverandblacksportsnet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... #Raiders #FernandoMendoza #NFLDraft #RaiderNation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    33 min

  5. 5D AGO

    Raiders 7-Round Mock Draft: Realistic Picks & Draft Strategy

    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 for our FINAL Raiders mock draft before the real 2026 NFL Draft gets rolling on Thursday. Jesse Merrick puts himself in the Raiders' war room and builds the most realistic 7-round mock draft possible using everything we’ve learned this offseason — Top 30 visits, combine intel, roster needs, scheme fit, and comments from John Spytek & Klint Kubiak. This isn’t another random mock. This is what the Raiders may REALLY do on draft night. 🏴‍☠️ In this episode: • Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall • Who makes sense at Pick 36 • Why Christian Miller could be the move • Safety targets like Kamari Ramsey & Jalen Kilgore • Mid-round WR targets to help Mendoza • Why OL still matters more than people think • Trade-down spots to watch • Late-round sleepers who fit Kubiak’s scheme • My full 7-round Raiders draft blueprint 👇 QUESTION OF THE DAY: Who’s the one player you’re pounding the table for after Pick No. 1? #Raiders #NFLDraft #RaidersMockDraft #RaiderNation #FernandoMendoza #LasVegasRaiders See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    53 min

  6. APR 16

    The Raiders’ Draft Strategy Is Hiding In Plain Sight

    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 How are the Raiders really planning to attack the 2026 NFL Draft? 🤔 With the NFL Draft just a week away, Jesse Merrick breaks down what the Raiders’ Top 30 visits, combine meetings, free agency moves, and comments from GM John Spytek and Klint Kubiak may already be telling us about their real draft strategy. This isn’t just another mock draft. This is about connecting the dots… reading the clues… and projecting how Las Vegas could play the board round by round.  🏴‍☠️ In this episode: • How they may approach the offensive line • What Spytek’s comments revealed about drafting tackles and guards • Why safety feels like one of the clearest needs on the roster • Why Kamari Ramsey could be a perfect Round 3 target • Why Denzel Boston vs. Christen Miller may be the real Pick 36 debate • Why the Raiders may not prioritize a true nose tackle early • What Caleb Banks’ visit may reveal about their medical evaluations • Why wide receiver visits point to a desire for a true X receiver • Why Zachariah Branch / KC Concepcion could signal a speed-based wrinkle • My projected Raiders draft plan from Round 1 through Day 3 👇 QUESTION OF THE DAY: What’s the biggest clue the Raiders have given us about their draft plans this offseason? CHAPTERS 00:00 RAIDERS O-LINE CLUES 03:46 ANALYZING SAFETY AND DL 06:39 RAIDERS 2ND ROUND APPROACH 09:26 DL TARGETS EXPLAINED 13:38 WHAT TYPE OF WR DO THEY WANT? 19:01 ROUND BY ROUND DRAFT APPROACH AND PREDICTIONS #Raiders #RaidersDraft #NFLDraft #LasVegasRaiders #RaiderNation #FernandoMendoza #JohnSpytek #KlintKubiak See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    28 min

  7. APR 14

    Raiders 2nd Round Pick: Best Targets, Trade Ups & What They’ll REALLY Do

    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 The Raiders are expected to take Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall… So the real question is, what are they going to do at No. 36 overall? In this episode, Jesse Merrick is joined by Dalton Wasserman (Preferred Walk-On Podcast / formerly of PFF) to break down every realistic scenario for the Raiders in Round 2 — and why this pick could shape the entire class. 🧠 Topics Covered: • Should the Raiders trade back into Round 1? • Best WR targets at 36 (Denzel Boston, more) • Why Christen Miller could make sense • DT vs WR vs OT debate • Cornerbacks to watch • Why Pick 36 is a premium spot in this draft • How Vegas should build around Fernando Mendoza • Raiders full draft strategy explained If you're trying to understand what John Spytek and Klint Kubiak may really do… this is the episode for you. CHAPTERS 00:00 Raiders Draft Strategy and Needs 07:41 Pairing Boston with Mendoza 13:17 Evaluating DL Targets 30:08 Could they go OL at No. 36? 42:36 Evaluating the CB Class 48:11 Safety Needs and Options for the Raiders 54:02 Final Thoughts on Draft Strategy #Raiders #RaidersDraft #NFLDraft See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 1m

  8. APR 9

    How Klint Kubiak’s Scheme Will Shape the Raiders’ Offensive Line

    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 If the offensive line isn’t right… nothing else works. In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick is joined by former Raiders offensive lineman Marshall Newhouse to break down how Klint Kubiak’s scheme will shape the Raiders’ offensive line — and why it’s the key to everything on offense. 🧠 In this episode: • What Kubiak’s system demands from offensive linemen • Why outside zone changes everything up front • How the current Raiders O-line fits this scheme • Why continuity and communication matter more than ever • How Caleb Rogers and Charles Grant fit into the picture • The biggest questions still facing this unit 👇 QUESTION FOR RAIDER NATION How much improvement are you expecting from the offensive line with Klint Kubiak and Rick Dennison at the helm? 📺 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 #RaidersNews See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    38 min
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The Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast is your all-access pass to the Raiders. Hosted by Emmy-winning sports reporter Jesse Merrick, this show takes you behind the scenes with insider coverage straight from Raiders HQ, the locker room, and Allegiant Stadium. As a credentialed media outlet, we’re pulling back the curtain on the Silver and Black—bringing you training camp takeaways, game-day breakdowns, roster moves, and exclusive player insight.

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  • Creator
    Jesse Merrick
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    109
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    © © 2025 Silver & Black Sports Network
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