Silver and Black Today: Your Premier Las Vegas Raiders Podcast

With NFL free agency in full swing, the guys are back with the latest Las Vegas Raiders moves. Dave Ziegler has yet to make a big dent on defense and it has Raider Nation on edge. We welcome Audacy NFL Insider, and NFL Network analyst, Brian Baldinger to the show as he breaks down Jimmy G and the other Raiders signings thus far. He'll tell us the unfiltered truth about what he thinks of Ziegler and coach Josh McDaniels. The guys then get to your messages in our Raider Nation Mailbag segment. Let's go! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott and Moe are back and they recap the latest in Las Vegas Raiders free agency acquisitions and ask what the heck Dave Ziegler is doing for the defense. While the Raiders found their temporary answer at QB, their defense still has holes galore. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Audacy NFL Insider, and NFL Network analyst, Brian Baldinger joins Scott and Moe to tell us his take on the Raiders signing Jimmy Garoppolo. Baldy breaks down the good and bad with Jimmy G. and doesn't mince words about "The Patriot Way" and its lack of success outside of New England. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emotions are all over the place in Raider Nation and Moe and Scott answer your questions as free agency continues. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here), Faraz & Zach share their thoughts on Aaron Rodgers seemingly on his way to becoming a New York Jet and Jimmy Garoppolo's new home in Las Vegas. Can he keep the fantasy values of Davante Adams and Josh Jacobs going? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reaction in Raider Nation is mixed as the Las Vegas Raiders sign Jimmy Garoppolo as their new starting QB on a team-friendly contract. The deal, laden with incentives for the oft-injured signal caller, will help the Raiders retain flexibility as they rebuild their defense. We talk about why they might not be done with the QB position as the NFL Draft approaches. Hosts Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton also break down other Las Vegas needs in free agency and potential targets this week. They close the show talking about the Aaron Rodgers trade and where Lamar Jackson will end up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, it's not Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers or Lamar Jackson...but the Las Vegas Raiders found their new QB: Jimmy Garoppolo. The former 49ers quarterback signs a 3-year, $72.5M deal with Las Vegas. Reaction to the signings is mixed, and it might not be sexy, but it is a $20M savings per season over Derek Carr. But don't count the Raiders out when it comes to drafting a rookie this season... say Moe and Scott. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott and Moe talk about other free agents the Raiders could pursue for the remainder of the week. With needs all over the defense, expect them to be in on some key names that are left over the next few days. Moe and Scott give you some names to watch out for. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott and Moe close the show by talking about the rest of NFL free agency and the Aaron Rodgers trade. The guys also both say they believe Lamar Jackson will end up playing for one team and one team only. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'The Best Football Show' (subscribe here), The Raiders made a big move Monday to replace Derek Carr by signing former 49ers QB, Jimmy Garoppolo. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Lamar Jackson tagged in Baltimore, some in Raider Nation are clamoring for the talented QB. But we talk about why it would be a bad idea on many fronts. Also, we talk about Josh Jacobs earning the franchise tag and why it's a good sign for him and a new contract for the reigning rushing champion. Plus, we get to our weekly Raider Nation Mailbag! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the NFL world decries teams who don't want Lamar Jackson, we explain why, although an elite QB, he's not worth the money due to injury history. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacobs was franchise tagged but good news out of Las Vegas as the two sides continue to work on a new contract. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We answer your questions about the Raiders future at QB in both free agency and in the NFL Draft. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off the NFL Combine, league pundits, and fans are all excited about Florida QB Anthony Richardson who was the "star" of the show last week. Hosts Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton tell you why Raider Nation needs to use their heads and not get excited about the prospect. We tell you why and run down the rest of the combine and the free agent period coming up next week and the latest in Las Vegas Raiders news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Raiders QB Derek Carr signed with the New Orleans Saints on Monday and the Seahawks gave Geno Smith his $100+M deal as the market starts to take shape. The guys walk you through it and also talk about the future of the Raiders at the position...but as long as it isn't Anthony Richardson. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forget the talk of the Raiders taking QB Anthony Richardson in the first round of the NFL Draft says Scott and Moe. The risk is too high and the hype to fake to make him the future of the Raiders at their most important position. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The free agent market is about to heat up but Moe believes the trade market may be more active than ever before. We'll tell you why. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back as Raiders news ramped up this week at the NFL Combine and back in Las Vegas. We discuss the surprise departure of executive vice president Marcel Reece and what that means for the business side of the team. Both Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler talked about the Raiders future at QB at the NFL Combine and we dissect their comments. We then close the show with the Raider Nation Mailbag including questions about Raiders draft strategy and are some players unable to be criticized because of their race? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a surprise, this week, close Mark Davis confidant, and Raiders executive vice president Marcel Reece abruptly resigned. Moe and Scott talk about it and what it might mean for the "rebuild" of the Raiders' business organization. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels spoke about the team's plans at quarterback and Scott and Moe interpret what he said and didn't and how it gives us clues to what the organization may be planning. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our weekly Raider Nation mailbag includes questions on Moe's statement Tuesday around Lamar Jackson and race plus what the Raiders will do at QB if they can't move up in the first round. And...are Moe and Scott too critical or not critical enough? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Reception Perception' (subscribe here), Matt and James discuss the teams across the NFL that are searching for answers to their quarterback questions, including the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts looking at rookies while the New York Jets search for a veteran signal caller, and what direction the Raiders may turn. Tune In. Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's exclusive Reception Perception charting methodology, the guys give their takes on receivers at every level of the game. Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts, as well. Follow the guys on Twitter @JamesDKoh and @MattHarmon_BYB. Follow Reception Perception @RecepPerception. Download and Subscribe to the Reception Perception Show anywhere you get your podcasts. Watch segments of the show on YouTube at Matt Harmon!! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott and Moe are back leading off with possible Las Vegas Raiders draft targets at this week's NFL Combine in Indianapolis. The guys give you a few names to watch based on the Raiders' draft position and needs. Next, we talk about former Packers front office executive Andrew Brandt's recent Sports Illustrated piece where he says yes, you can pay a QB big money and still build a roster around them. We close the show talking about Moe's potato salad preference and Lamar Jackson's possible contract and why he wouldn't fit the Raiders mold. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott and Moe point out some names for you to watch as Raider Nation at the NFL Combine in Indy this week. They also talk about why the combine is now akin to the MLB Winter Meetings where deals get made. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moe and Scott discuss Andrew Brandt's argument in SI this week that you can build a winning team and STILL pay a QB top money. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After hearing why Moe likes warm potato salad, the guys talk about Lamar Jackson including why Moe thinks people are afraid to criticize the oft-injured but talented QB. They also tell you why he wouldn't be a good fit for the Raiders. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just as Scott Gulbransen did a few weeks ago, co-host Moe Moton talks about his latest Bleacher Report piece advocating for the Las Vegas Raiders to go all-in to draft Ohio State QB CJ Stroud. He lays out why it's a great fit for Josh McDaniel's team. Then, the guys get to YOUR questions with our weekly Raider Nation Mailbag segment. Follow Scott on Twitter @LVGully and Moe at @MoeMoton. Link to Moe's CJ Stroud article and Scott's argument for Stroud over Rodgers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Co-host Moe Moton joins Scott Gulbransen on the CJ Stroud bandwagon and talks about his newly published Bleacher Report piece on the Ohio State QB. Moe lays out why he's the best fit for the Raiders' system. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We field questions on two possible Raiders quarterbacks of the future and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We close with the rest of the Raider Nation Mailbag including questions about Derek Carr's New York Jets "compliment" and Scott's declaration the Raiders won't make the Super Bowl in 2023. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back with a new show and discuss Raider Nation's fascination with winning now when the roster is nowhere near good enough yet to compete for an AFC Championship. We get you up to speed on Dave Ziegler comments on the future of QB for the Raiders and talk about whether or not Josh Jacobs will get the franchise tag this season. Join hosts Scott Gulbransen and "Midtown" Moe Moton of Bleacher Report. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The name that won't go away for Las Vegas is Derek Carr and we explain why. Also: Raiders fans need to wake up and have REALISTIC expectations for next year's team no matter who the QB is. With a defense to build, and the future of the franchise at QB, lots of work needs to be done. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both Moe and Scott say the Raiders should get a bridge QB and a rookie to develop into your franchise player of the future. But if Rodgers can be had cheap, then you have to consider it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys discuss options for Josh Jacobs including the franchise tag. Scott and Moe both say a short-term view of Jacobs is better for the long-term health of the franchise. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Derek Carr era is over for the Las Vegas Raiders and The MMQB national NFL writer, and former Raiders beat writer, Gilberto Manzano joins us to discuss the QB's legacy in the Silver and Black. Manzano also talks likely landing spots for Carr. Then, Moe and Scott talk about Rich Gannon's controversial comments about Carr and we take your questions in our weekly Raider Nation Mailbag segment. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek Carr leaves the Las Vegas Raiders with a slew of team records but what is his overall legacy as the starting QB for the franchise? National NFL writer Gilberto Manzano gives us his take and also the most likely landing spots for Carr. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some in Raider Nation are upset at former Raiders QB Rich Gannon for his comments about Carr's future. We discuss his opinion and why or why not we agree with the harsh but honest take. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for the weekly Raider Nation mailbag segment where we talk about possible free agent or trade possibilities for the Raiders at defensive back. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Reception Perception' (subscribe here), Matt and James discuss what's next for Derek Carr after being cur by the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday. They also share what you can expect from Reception Perception during the offseason. Tune In. Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's exclusive Reception Perception charting methodology, the guys give their takes on receivers at every level of the game. Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts, as well. Follow the guys on Twitter @JamesDKoh and @MattHarmon_BYB. Follow Reception Perception @RecepPerception. Download and Subscribe to the Reception Perception Show anywhere you get your podcasts. Watch segments of the show on YouTube at Matt Harmon!! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has refused any trades so the team will release the former face of the franchise on Tuesday. Although it's not unexpected, hosts Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton rundown why it happened and why the Raiders may have played their hand too soon in dealing with moving on from Carr. They also discuss how the Raiders have to keep up with Kansas City and the rest of the AFC West and give thoughts on the Super Bowl. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sunday, Derek Carr notified the Raiders that he would not accept a trade to any NFL team forcing the Raiders to release him making him an unrestricted free agent. We discuss the implications of the move and what the Raiders might have done wrong in moving on from their former QB. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott says the Raiders must make up ground with the rest of the AFC West or the team could find themselves in a hole they may never get out of. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the final two minutes to the condition of the turf, the guys give you their thoughts and takeaways from the Big Game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From KMJ in Fresno: Scott Gulbransen is a font of knowledge when it comes to the Las Vegas Raiders and the NFL. He returned to the program to discuss the departure of QB Derek Carr, who might be coming to replace him, the likelihood of success for head coach Josh McDaniels and NFL officiating. Clip: Courtesy of KMJ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Las Vegas Raiders gave Derek Carr permission to visit the New Orleans Saints to work out a possible trade on Wednesday and we discuss why it could happen and why there is risk involved for the Raiders. Hosts Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton discuss their interview on Aaron Rodgers and why going young is still preferred at QB. The guys also talk about false narratives about drafting QBs and take your mail in our weekly Raider Nation Mailbag! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moe and Scott talk about Derek Carr's visit to the Big Easy and talk about the reported compensation the Raiders are demanding for their former quarterback. One of us thinks the deal may happen! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott is heated over the false narrative about where a college QB plays and how that impacts his ability to make it in the NFL. The guys give examples and talk about other examples of why it's flawed logic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listeners and viewers send in their questions and we answer for the first full week of February 2023! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'In The Huddle' (subscribe here), Carl and Jason look beyond the Super Bowl at everything else going on in the NFL. Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr are making headlines with their suggestions that they'll be playing for different teams next season. The guys debate which Head coaching job is worse between the Cardinals and the Colts. Finally Carl and Jason discuss Brian Flores being hired by the Vikings as a Defensive Coordinator and how this position could be a launch pad for his future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices