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An audio attack from the Silver and Black! Lifelong Raiders fanatics RJ Clifford and Juan Soto take you on a vocal journey through everything Raiders like you were right there in the Black Hole. Passion, context, interviews and analysis you won’t get anywhere else. You’ve tried the rest, now try the best Raiders podcast on God’s green earth. Become a better Raiders fan and happier human by joining The Autumn Windbags!
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Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
The Autumn Windbags delivering episode 138 a day EARLY in respect of Thanksgiving Day. The Windbags ask, what is the best Thanksgiving Day food? Soto brags about his jalapeno bacon mac and cheese. RJ goes with the traditional stuffing or his patented deep fried turkey. This conversation went WAY longer than it should have. The Raiders vs Broncos game brought out the best in the Las Vegas Raiders locker room. The Raiders released the locker room celebration and it showed head coach Josh McDaniels delivering a great victory speech. It showed Josh Jacobs, Davante Adams, Max Crosby and others celebrating. But mostly, it showed the team not fully celebrating until quarterback Derek Carr was in there. Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon was released this week. Gordon's fumbling problems have to be a big reason why. The Melvin Gordon fumble on the goal line was all Maxx Crosby punching the ball out. Maxx Crosby played a huge role in ending the career of a Bronco. There are also other rumors that Melvin Gordon may have also been cut because he played the music of Russell Wilson's ex-fiancé in the locker room. The New York Jets have one of the best defenses in football and have a great team when the line gets healthy. Except Zach Wilson is holding the team back. Derek Carr's name was floated out as a possible target to be a good fit for that team. Its hard to find a comparable quarterback trade to assign value to Derek Carr. Matt Ryan, Carson Wentz, Matt Stafford, Russell Wilson and Deshaun Watson all involve multiple variables. The Windbags took a closer look at the depth of the Raiders organization. @Haberman & Middlekauff played a clip of John Middlekauf describing how he got fired as the Raiders post game radio host for tweeting about the raiders 0-10 start. The Raiders fired Middlekauf. Is this petty and a sign of how the Raiders do business or was Middlekauf in the wrong for bashing his employer? In What Up, Windbags, the guys answer if Josh McDaniels was the biggest winner Sunday, does the Raiders time of possession point to the defense or offense and does a listener want to share his girlfriend with the Windbags?
0:00 Intro 1:13
Best Thanksgiving Day Food?
12:03 Raiders vs Broncos Prove Derek Carr Owns the Locker Room
25:14 Melvin Gordon Fumble
33:06 Derek Carr's Trade Value
39:37 Raiders Brand Sensitivity
55:22 What Up, Windbags?
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Sunday Nov 20, 2022
Sunday Nov 20, 2022
The Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Denver Broncos 22-16 in NFL Week 11. The Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos game went to the wire in overtime and was decided by a Derek Carr to Davante Adams touchdown pass. Russell Wilson statistically had a good game against the hampered Raiders defense but made crucial errors at critical times leading up to overtime. Also, a Melvin Gordon fumble cost the Broncos points during regulation.
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Sunday Nov 13, 2022
Sunday Nov 13, 2022
Jeff Saturday makes his NFL head coaching debut against the Josh McDaniels and the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL week 10. Veteran NFL quarterback Matt Ryan gets the start for the Colts opposite nine-year starter Derek Carr.
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Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Its episode 135 of the Autumn Windbags. Away game for RJ again. This time in New York City. Question of the day: What is your go-to drink after a Raiders loss? If you are a long time Las Vegas Raiders fan, we know you've had to drink away your sorrows a time or two. Soto says mezcal, RJ says whiskey. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is back on the main show, by popular demand. The Good: Derek Carr had an incredible half in the Raiders-Jaguars game. Devante Adams had a monster first half with two touchdowns. The Raiders defense had a pair of standout linebackers: Blake Martinez and Denzel Perryman had a ton of tackles against the Jacksonville Jaguars offense. The Bad: The Las Vegas Raiders were terrible on 3rd down, the Raiders offensive AND the Raiders defensive. Derek Carr had no time to throw with how bad the offensive line performed. The Ugly: As good as Derek Carr was in the first half, he was that ugly in the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars defense. Davante Adams was held to only one catch int he second half. Maxx Crosby has seen his production plummet for the Raiders defense. In Raiders news, former first round draft pick Johnathan Abram was cut this week. The Green Bay Packers picked him up off wavers. The Raiders news today is that this is another sign that Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham may not be as flexible with his scheme as we thought he would be. With Johnathan Abram cut, he completes the clean sweep of Raiders first round NFL picks falling flat. Alex Leatherwood cut, Henry Ruggs cut, Damon Arnette cut, Clelin Ferrell option declined, Josh Jacobs option declined, Johnathan Abram cut. Yet another example of how back the Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock squad was in the draft. Josh McDaniels is 2-6 as the Las Vegas Raiders head coach. Josh McDaniels was also 11-17 as the head coach of the Denver Broncos. The Big LV Raiders news is that NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver Davante Adams called out Josh McDaniels on the play calling in the Jaguars-Raiders game. Is this a sign that Josh McDaniels is losing this locker room? Soto also says that Josh McDaniels should relinquish play calling. Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall played under Josh McDaniels during his stint with the Broncos. Brandon Marshall went off saying Josh McDaniels is not a leader of men. The Raiders defense ranks last in sacks, takeaways and passer rating allowed and second to last points per drive allowed. The big Raiders news is the Raiders defense also allowed 15 of 15 in goal to go in the red zone. The defensive woes are exacerbated by the fact the Raiders defense has played poor offenses like the Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos. In What Up, Windbags, the guys discuss player effort, how much Mark Davis is to blame and a new drinking game for the show!
0:00 Intro
1:47 Question of the Day
6:40 The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Raiders-Jaguars
21:56 Johnathan Abram to the Green Bay Packers
29:29 First Round Picks Wasted
32:47 Davante Adams Questions Josh McDaniels
46:01 Brandon Marshall Goes OFF on Josh McDaniels
50:39 The Raiders is WORSE than We Thought
1:00:28 What Up, Windbags?
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Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
The Las Vegas Raiders traveled to Jacksonville to face the Jaguars on week 9 of the NFL season. Both teams looking for their third win. The Jaguars offense is led by rookie running back Travis Etienne and second year quarterback Trevor Lawrence. While the Raiders boast an all-star offensive unit led by quarterback Derek Carr, NFL Pro Bowler Davante Adams, Pro Bowler Hunter Renfrow and Pro Bowler Josh Jacobs with Darren Waller out again with injury. This Raiders vs Jaguars match-up pits a struggling Trevor Lawrence against a below average Raiders defense. While the Raiders offense looks to bounce back after getting shutout by the New Orleans Saints last week.
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Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Episode 133 of the Autumn Windbags is HERE! How is it no one has brought up RJ's thick, robust beard yet? Question of the day, what is the best fast food burger? Trying to keep things fun after the shellacking the New Orléans Saints gave the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. RJ says an In-N-Out burger. Soto says McDonald's Big Mac. The NFL Trade Deadline came and went November 1st and the ONLY move the Raiders made was trade away Johnathan Hankins to the Dallas Cowboys. Dave Ziegler Raiders general manager is still sticking to their long term game plan. Dave Ziegler and the Raiders are still trying to clean up some the money issues left by former Raiders coach Jon Gruden. But Dave Ziegler has made some big, questionable himself: Derek Carr's extension, signing Chandler Jones, extending Darren Waller and signing Hunter Renfrow to a big contract. Derek Carr's contract is set up so the Raiders are stuck with him for three guaranteed years if he's on the roster next season. Will Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler hitch their wagon to Derek Carr? In Raiders news, after the trade deadline came and went, Dave Ziegler spoke to the media. Was Ziegler playing damage control or was he onto something. With the Raiders now 2-7, Mark Davis has already had to meet with Josh McDaniels and issue a statement through the media about his head coach. Would Mark Davis fire Josh McDaniels after just one season? On what up, windbags the guys discuss how they can argue no matter what, do players LIKE Josh McDaniels and a dive into the Raiders media.
0:00 Intro
1:07 Question of the Day
6:50 Dave Ziegler NON Moves at the NFL Trade Deadline
12:26 Will Derek Carr Be the Raiders Quarterback Next Season
32:24 Dave Ziegler Presse Conference
45:31 Will Mark Davis Fire Josh McDaniels?
1:05:37 What Up, Windbags?
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Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Josh McDaniels, Derek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders travel to New Orleans to take on former Raiders coach Dennis Allen and the Saints. The Raiders are 2-4 and 3rd in the AFC West while the Saints sit at 2-5 in the wide open NFC South. The Raiders played without NFL Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller out with a hamstring injury. Derek Carr played so poorly they pulled the starting quarterback for backup Jarett Stidham in garbage time. Saints tight end / quarterback Taysom Hill had a good day. The Raiders momentum came to a screeching halt when Josh McDaniels called a fake punt in the first quarter. Saints running back Alvin Kamara scored three touchdowns. Raiders fans can not be pleased with their team's performance. Raiders lose 0-24.
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Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
The Autumn Windbags are BACK for episode 131 with RJ finally home from Abu Dhabi. Question of the day asks, how many games will the Raiders win on the upcoming five game stretch? The Raiders are at New Orleans Saints, at Jacksonville Jaguars, vs Indianapolis Colts, at Denver broncos and at Seattle Seahawks. In random Raiders news, we have a Raiders beef we didn't know we needed. The Athletics' Tashan Reed and Iggy Azalea had a back and forth on Twitter about her performance at the Raiders halftime show. Are fans turned off by media complaining at games? Plus, Iggy Azelea delivered a great line. After the 38-20 drubbing the Raiders put on the Houston Texans, the Raiders are currently third in points per game behind only the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills. That's a Super Bowl offense. Its a balanced offense as well with Derek Carr, Davante Adams, Hunter Renfrow and Darren Waller leading a passing attack ranking 12th and Josh Jacobs leading a rushing attack ranked 11th. Who should get credit for the success and is this just smoke and mirrors or who the Raiders really are? Derek Carr is not a turnover machine anymore. Daniel Carlson is crushing field goals. In Raiders trade rumors, Sports Illustrated reports that the Raiders are discussing trading for Cleveland Browns right tackle Jack Conklin before the NFL trade deadline. The NFL Pro Bowler fits a need for the Raiders. Conklin went on injured reserve twice last season and is in year three of a three year, $42 million deal. Raiders vs Saints Preview. The Raiders and Saints are both 2-4 heading into NFL week 8. Saints coach Dennis Allen was the coach who drafted Derek Carr! The Saints vs Raiders match-up will come down to our linebackers being able to corral Alvin Kamara. The New Orleans Saints only really have one receiving threat and that's Chris Olave. Andy Dalton is not a great NFL quarterback but he is good enough to hurt the Raiders defensive backs. The New Orleans are also in big injury trouble with Marshon Latimore, Bradley Roby, Jarvis Landry and Michael Thomas all not likely to play. Alvin Kamara also gave the Raiders a motivational quote. In What Up, Windbags, is Josh Jacobs the key to a Super Bowl, has Josh McDaniels figured out his play calling and is Darren Waller tradeable?
0:00 Intro
2:12 How Many Games Will the Raiders Win in the Next Five Games?
11:29 Iggy Azalea vs Raiders Reporter
20:08 Raiders Offense Is ELITE!
33:20 Raiders Trade Rumors - Jack Conklin
41:19 Raiders vs Saints Preview
53:26 What Up, Windbags?
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Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Lovie Smith and the Houston Texans took on Josh McDaniels and the Las Vegas Raiders in a battle of one win teams. This NFL week 7 matchup had it all: a bruising rushing attack, penalties, a well fed Davante Adams and a defensive touchdown! In the end, the game went to the bad guys, 38-20 RAIDERS!!!
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Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
The Autumn Windbags return for episode 129 live in Abu Dhabi with RJ working in the UAE for UFC 280. RJ updates Raiders owner and Al Davis son Mark Davis and his exchange with RJ's wife in Las Vegas. The question of the day: What is your prediction for Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders this Sunday? The Raiders are 7-point favorites at home against the lowly Texans. in Raiders news, there are multiple rumors of Raiders players that could be traded. The Raiders trade rumors come from ESPN and point to a pair of 2019 first rounders Clelin Ferrell and Johnathan Abram. The Windbags look at what the Raiders could get for those guys and also if Josh Jacobs should be shopped since his value is so high. The Raiders defense with head coach Josh McDaniels and defense coordinator Patrick Graham took over a Gus Bradley defense that needed a makeover. The four things the Windbags thought they would focus on were: points per game, sacks, takeaways and red zone defense. They looked at the five teams the Las Vegas Raiders have played this year and compared the teams averages vs how they played the Raiders. The Los Angeles Chargers, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs all beat their averages against the Raiders. How much is this due to the personnel and how much is on Patrick Graham? The Las Vegas Raiders and the Houston Texans are both 1-4 and coming off a bye week. In this Raiders vs Texans preview, the Windbags look at Darren Waller on the injury report and how Davante Adams is available. Anthony Averett is off the IR while Nate Hobbs went on it. The game plan should be pretty simple: run Josh Jacobs against the porous Houston Texans defense. Derek Stingley vs Davante Adams is a matchup to keep your eye on. In What Up, Windbags, the guys discuss why NOW is the time to talk about what to do with Josh Jacobs, Derek Carr the think man's quarterback and Davante Adams and the rest of the Raiders squad controlling their emotions.
0:00 Intro
2:56 Prediction for Texans vs Raiders
9:45 Raiders Trade Rumors
21:33 Raiders Defense is ROUGH
45:35 Raiders vs Texans Preview
56:27 What Up, Windbags?
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