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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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Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Ep.126 of The Autumn Windbags in a VICTORY week! Question of the day, how do we grade Las Vegas raiders head coach Josh McDaniels after going 1-3 in his first four games as LV Raiders head coach? Soto gives McDaniels a C-. RJ gives McDaniels a D+. The Raiders are one of the lowest penalized teams in the NFL. Davante Adams is finding his stroke while NFL Pro Bowler Darren Waller has not. Despite a losing streak, the Raiders are not falling apart. The Las Vegas Raiders get their first win of the season and do so at home against the Denver Broncos. The Good: Josh Jacobs ate the Broncos alive running all over a really good defense. The Broncos defense committed to stopping Davante Adams and still couldn't as Adams got over 100 yards receiving. A few defensemen stepped up big with Maxx Crosby crushing it as always, Denzel Perryman had a great game until he got hurt halfway through the game, Divine Deablo needs more playing time and Amik Robertson had one of the best defensive touchdowns you'll see all season. A Raiders rumor is Robertson might be returning punts in the future. Plus, Derek Carr had a career high in rushing. The Bad: Superstar kicker Daniel Carlson missed an extra point. Derek Carr's passing game was underwhelming as well. The Ugly: With Hunter Renfrow out with a concussion, Keelan Cole and Tyron Johnson started returning punts and they should NOT. The red zone offense continues to be an issue for Derek Carr, Josh McDaniels and this Raiders offense. Josh McDaniels now has four games as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders have managed to go from the most penalized team historically in the NFL, they are now 7th in lowest penalties. Turnovers are another story with the Raiders sitting at a -2 turnover margin. Derek Carr started off poorly with penalties but has been great since. Defensive coordinator Patrick Graham's unit has only got three takeaways so far this season. The offensive line has been the biggest weakness of this Raiders squad all season. There was a lot to be encouraged about in the last group from the Denver Broncos game. Chiefs vs Raiders Preview. The Chiefs Raiders rivalry unfolds into the next chapter on Monday Night Football coming up. Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs have been an issue for the Raiders for a long time now. Maxx Crosby vs Patrick Mahomes is a match-up to watch. Can Nate Hobbs cover Travis Kelce? Kansas City Chiefs have have a terrible red zone defense so can Derek Carr, Davante Adams, Darren Waller, Josh Jacobs and company punch it in and get touchdowns instead of field goals? On What Up, Windbags, why Soto and RJ are an old married couple, why does Jermaine Elumanor keep starting and is the Broncos win a momentum builder?
0:00 Intro
1:17 How do you grade Josh McDaniels after four games?
6:00 The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Raiders-Broncos
18:11 Josh McDaniels Strengths and Weaknesses
35:42 O-Line Problems Figured Out?
40:53 Raiders Chiefs Preview
50:08 What Up, Windbags?
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Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Josh McDaniels and the Las Vegas Raiders hosted Nathaniel Hackett and the Denver Broncos in a crucial AFC West clash. Derek Carr got Davante Adams involved heavily in the passing game after back to back games of under performance. A Melvin Gordon fumble was returned for a touchdown by Amik Robertson. Melvin Gordon was basically benched after that so Javonte Williams took over. Josh Jacobs had one of the best games of his career as the LV Raiders committed to the run game. On the other side of the ball, Russell Wilson kept the game close on the ground. Russell Wilson didn't find the same success int he air but he did have big completions to KJ Hamler and Jerry Jeudy. The Denver Broncos vs Raiders 2022 game finally got the Raiders in the win column.
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Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Ep.124 of The Autumn Windbags! RJ returned from Nashville and watching the Titans game in person. The question of the day: Which Raider surprised you the most with their play? Soto said Chandler Jones. RJ said Nate Hobbs. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly from the Las Vegas Raiders loss to the Tennessee Titans. Good: Derek Carr threw for over 300 yards and did not fumble once. Maxx Crosby continues to disrupt every offense he plays against. Josh Jacobs ran for over five yards per carry despite being sick all week. Mack Hollins had a career game and nearly won the game for the Las Vegas Raiders. Daniel Carlson is as automatic as any kicker in the NFL. Bad: The Raiders defense allowed 24 points in the first half alone. Johnathan Abram has played well this season but had two big missed tackles on third down. Jermaine Eluemunor had a pair of critical penalties that cost the Raiders. Ugly: The Raiders Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller dropped at least two touch down passes. The usually sure-handed Waller just seemed off all day. The red zone offense only scored two touchdowns in six trips to the red zone. In Las Vegas Raiders News, ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky has made the media rounds claiming that Derek Carr is purposefully ignoring Davante Adams. Dan Orlovsky points to a handful of plays where Davante Adams is in a matchup that should automatically make Derek Carr throw to him. The Tennessee Titans game specifically brought up Josh McDaniels offensive scheme on how Derek Carr is supposed to play. Is Josh McDaniels making Derek Carr commit to a pass presnap or is Derek Carr missing the reads and not getting Davante Adams the ball? This leads to the old debate on is Derek Carr "the guy". In What Up, Windbags the guys discuss running the ball more, does the 0-3 start make firing Rich Bisaccia seem like a mistake and what would a two game win streak do for this team?
0:00 Intro
2:26 Which Raider has surprised you the most with his play?
5:56 The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Raiders-Titans
25:40 Gloves Off; Derek Carr Debate
1:13:54 What Up, Windbags?
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Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Josh McDaniels and the Las Vegas Raiders travelled to Tennessee to take on the Titans in search of their first win of the 2022 NFL season. It was a tale of two halves as the defense looked awful in the first half and allowed zero points in the second half. Davante Adams grabs another touchdown, Darren Waller dropped three touchdown passes and Keelan Cole dropped another as the Raiders fail to get Josh McDaniels his first win as Raiders head coach. Anyone miss Rich Bisaccia yet? The Raiders 2022 schedule does not get any easier with AFC West foes Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs coming up the next two weeks.
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Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
The Autumn Windbags are back for episode 122! RJ will be in Nashville this weekend to watch Raiders vs Titans 2022. Question of the day: What is the biggest reason the Raiders are 0-2? The Derek Carr Davante Adams connection fell apart in week 2. Chandler Jones has not been effective. Hunter Renfrow fumbled twice. Josh McDaniels play calling has been suspect. Josh Jacobs, Zamir White and the run game has not gotten going. Looking back at the good, the bad and the ugly from Raiders-Cardinals. Good: Derek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders were running free in the first half. Darren Waller scored another touchdown. Maxx Crosby was the lone pass rushed who made a difference. A score of Raiders defensive backs and linebackers showed up huge including Divine Deablo, Jayon Brown, Johnathan Abram and Derron Harmon. Bad: The second half against the Cardinals was awful both offensively and defensively. Kyler Murray ran wild in the second half and move the chains whenever he needed to. Ugly: Derek Carr went 7 for 15 for only 42 yards in the second half. Hunter Renfrow fumbled twice in consecutive touches. In Raiders news today, Derek Carr has not delivered the passing numbers so many expected this season. Josh McDaniels mentioned how diverse and ever-changing his offense is. Does this mean an NFL quarterback like Derek Carr who struggles early with new offenses will struggle with an ever-evolving offense? In Raiders news, the Las Vegas Raiders and New England Patriots made a trade. Third year tackle Justin Herron was traded to the Raiders in exchange for a swap of draft picks. The Raiders offensive line is desperate for talent with so many journeymen on the squad and so few young players from the 2022 NFL draft. This Raiders trade is a sign Josh McDaniels, Dave Ziegler and the Raiders are finally willing to act to address their offensive line problems. The Raiders head to Nashville to take on the Titans. Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry has started slow this season. Ryan Tannehill had a terrible game against the Buffalo Bills. This should be a big bounce back game for Davante Adams considering how much success Stefon Diggs had. The Windbags Raiders Titans prediction is a dominant win. In What Up, Windbags the guys discuss Josh McDaniels the play caller, should the Raiders bench Derek Carr for Jarrett Stidham and is the Raiders season a slutty girl?
0:00 Intro
1:23 What’s the Biggest Reason the Raiders Are 0-2?
7:54 The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
30:37 Derek Carr vs Josh McDaniels
37:03 Justin Herron Patriots Trade
40:41 Raiders Titans Preview
47:07 What Up, Windbags?
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Sunday Sep 18, 2022
Sunday Sep 18, 2022
The Las Vegas Raiders welcomed the Arizona Cardinals to Allegiant Stadium for the home opener of the 2022 NFL season. Derek Carr was brilliant with no turnovers and two passing touchdowns. The Derek Carr Davante Adams connection wasn't quite the same as week one but they did connect or a touchdown. Hunter Renfrow led the team in receptions but he did fumble twice late in the game sealing he Raiders loss. The Raiders fumble was huge in the loss. Kyler Murray was able to be very effective in the second half throwing the ball and running the ball. Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels is still looking for his first NFL win as a Raider.
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Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Ep.120 of The Autumn Windbags and the first show after NFL Week One! The question of the day is which Raider impressed you the most against the Chargers? Dylan Parham played pretty mistake free. Derek Carr Davante Adams connection was a thing of beauty and was the Davate Adams touchdown. Nate Hobbs proved last year was no fluke. Andrew Billings was blowing up run plays against the Los Angeles Chargers. Johnathan Abram led the team in tackles. Josh Jacobs got 5.7 yards per carry. Maxx Crosby was disruptive and around the ball every play at SoFi Stadium. Soto does his good, bad and ugly from Las Vegas Raiders vs Chargers. Good: Davante Adams is better than advertised. Johnathan Abram got 12 tackles and never got embarrassed by Justin Herbert. Maxx Crosby never sacked Justin Herbert but pressured him all game. Raider Nation has to be excited for Nate Hobbs who got the only pass defended by the LV Raiders. Bad: The offensive line gave up six sacks to Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa and the rest of the Chargers. Josh McDaniels decided to keep rotating the offensive linemen. Josh McDaniels play calling left a lot to be desired. Few screens, draws and play action to help the poor offensive line. Daniel Carlson sent a kick off out of bounds. Chandler Jones and Clelin Ferrell were ghosts opposite of Maxx Crosby on the defensive line. Ugly: Derek Carr threw three interceptions and fumbled twice. Several sacks were on him and he left Darren Waller and Davante Adams hanging when they were wide open. Hunter Renfrow never got into the game. The Las Vegas Raiders lost and had a bunch of injuries against the Los Angeles Chargers. In Raiders news today, Anthony Averett and DJ Turner head to IR. Trevon Moehrig, Denzel Perryman, Brandon Bolden and Andre James all left the game with injury. Raiders vs Cardinals will be the home opener for Las Vegas. The Raiders are -5.5 favorites. Patrick Mahomes destroyed the Cardinals defense last week. Deandre Hopkins is still suspended and will not play. In Raiders news today, there's a good chance JJ Watt, Zach Ertz and Trayvon Mullen won't play. Kyler Murray is obviously still a dangerous double threat as a passer and runner. In What Up, Windbags, how rattled was Derek Carr in Raiders vs Chargers, no reason to panic after week one and why didn't Josh Jacobs eat against the Chargers defense?
0:00 Intro
2:20 Which Raider impressed you the most against the Chargers?
9:33 The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Raiders-Chargers
43:09 Raiders News: Injury Report
47:10 Raiders vs Cardinals
54:37 What Up, Windbags
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Sunday Sep 11, 2022
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
Derek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders headed to SoFi Stadium to take on Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers in week one of the NFL season. The Chargers were without Pro Bowl cornerback JC Jackson and lost Keenan Allen during the game but that didn't stop the Chargers from defeating the Raiders 24-19. There were some bright spots from the Las Vegas offense. Derek Carr Davante Adams is an incredible combination with the two combining for 141 yards and a touchdown. Josh Jacobs averaged 5.7 yards per carry as well and Darren Waller came on big in the second half. Hunter Renfrow had a quiet game along with the rest of the wide receiver corps. Former Raiders player Khalil Mack handled his former team to the tune of three sacks. Justin Herbert torched the Raiders defense early. Maxx Crosby was making plays all over the filed along with cornerbacks Nate Hobbs and Rock Ya-Sin, but other wise the NFL pro bowler did what he wanted to the Raiders defense, especially in the first half.
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Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Ep.118 is the last episode of the Autumn Windbags before the 2022-23 NFL season officially kicks off. The Windbags look at some of the biggest and best Raiders predictions for the start of the NFL season. Including Super Bowl goals, Mark Davis and his haircut and AFC West taking all four teams to the NFL playoffs. The Windbags look at five Raiders players that need to step up this season. Derek Carr is top of the list especially with the Derek Carr Davante Adams connection. Darren Waller extension talks have been a distraction. Waller has a new agent and coming off and injury plagued season. The Derek Carr Darren Waller relationship is strong so improvements should come. Second year safety Trevon Moehrig had a solid rookie season. Now that Moehrig goes from a Gus Bradley to Patrick Graham system, can he adjust from safety blanket to ball hawk? Jermaine Eluemenor was the last man standing at right tackle after Alex Leatherwood was cut and Brand Parker went down with injury. Most pundits point to the offensive line as the reason the Raiders could fail this season. Second year player Divine Deablo impressed his rookie year and is poised to improve a lot this season under Patrick Graham. In Las Vegas Raiders news today, the team released their first in-season depth chart. The running back depth goes Josh Jacobs, Brandon Bolden, Ameer Abdullah, Zamir White and Brittain Brown. Mack Hollins appears to be the number three receiver behind Davante Adams and Hunter Renfrow. Tyron Johnson is the Raiders speedster. NFL week one is here! The Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers open up the NFL with a rematch of the epic week 18 matchup from last season. Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa are a pair that'll need to be schemed around. Chargers Pro Bowl cornerback JC Jackson is still injured and may or may not play Sunday. Justin Herbert is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. The offense has talent, but with Justin Herbert throwing the ball, the offense can always be elite. In What Up, Windbags, the guys get a good reminder the Jon Gruden email scandal would've gone different if Jon Gruden was winning, how big of a bust was Alex Leatherwood and is it time to pay Darren Waller?
0:00 Intro
1:42 What is your biggest and best Raiders prediction or hot take for the upcoming season?
10:00 Five Crucial Raiders
10:27 Derek Carr
15:19 Darren Waller
18:47 Trevon Moehrig
21:06 Jermaine Eluemenor
26:45 Divine Deablo
29:09 Depth Chart Released
36:14 Las Vegas Raiders vs Chargers
48:08 What Up, Windbags?
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Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Ep.117 of The Autumn Windbags. RJ, Soto and Rory recorded one day early to dissect the 53 man roster announcement, discuss Darren Waller's contract rumors and Jon Gruden coming out of the woodwork. In Las Vegas Raiders news, along with the rest of the NFL, the Raiders cut down their roster to 53 players. Head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler put together a squad that still needs some work either through NFL free agency or by trade but can play Raiders football. Raiders 2022 Defense: On the defensive line, Maxx Crosby, Chandler Jones, Johnathan Hankins and Bilal Nichols will start. The Raiders will keep five linebackers in Denzel Perryman, Jayon Brown, Divine Deablo, Darien Butler and Luke Masterson. Cornerback was a wild position. The Trayvon Mullen trade sent Trayvon Mullen to the Arizona Cardinals. Sam Webb was a dark horse to make the squad but he did. Nate Hobbs and Rock Ya-Sin will probably start. The Raiders kept basically all their safeties: Johnathan Abram, Trevon Moehrig, Roderic Teamer, Duron Harmon and Isiah Palo-Mao. Trevon Moehrig Raiders career is looking bright. Raiders 2022 Offense: Derek Carr is the starter and backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham had a really good preseason. The Raiders have six running backs: Josh Jacobs, Zamir White, Ameer Abdullah, Brandon Bolden, Brittain Brown and fullback Jakob Johnson. Kenyan Drake didn't even make it this far going to the Baltimore Ravens. The Raiders wide receiver squad is one of the best in the NFL: Davante Adams, Hunter Renfrow, Mack Hollins, Tyron Johnson and DJ Turner. Each receiver has a role. Davante Adams route running is unbeatable. Tyron is the speedster. Mack Hollins is the big receiver. Darren Waller, Foster Moreau and Jesper Horsted makes up one of the best tight end rooms in the NFL. The starting lineman currently looks like Kolton Miller, John Simpson, Andre James, Lester Cotton Sr. and Thayer Munford. Jackson Barton, Dylan Parham and Jermaine Eluemunor round out the back ups. In Raiders news today, Alex Leatherwood was released by the Raiders. Alex Leatherwood draft position at number 17 overall complicates everything. Alabama's Alex Leatherwood currently goes down as one of the biggest draft busts of all time. Leatherwood draws more attention to how bad Raiders drafts has been. Did Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler fail in how they handled Alex Leatherwood? According to Josina Anderson, Darren Waller is in the middle of a new deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. Waller is in between agents and is in a sticky situation with the Raiders, Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler. There is a Jon Gruden interview that surfaced this week. The Jon Gruden email controversy is still pending in litigation. But it didn't stop Jon Gruden from briefly chiming in on his history with the Raiders. In What Up, Windbags, the guys discuss if the Kansas City Chiefs loss was the catalyst that sent the Raiders to the playoffs, will Josh McDaniels give Derek Carr the keys to the offense and is Kolton Miller a top 100 player?
0:00 Intro
0:27 Raiders 53-Man Roster Reaction
5:04 Defensive Line
9:11 Linebacker
12:08 Cornerback
16:29 Safety
19:19 Quarterback
21:09 Running Back
25:30 Wide Receiver
28:56 Tight End
30:39 Offensive Line
37:19 Alex Leatherwood Released
55:22 Darren Waller Contract
1:02:10 Jon Gruden Opens Up
1:07:16 What Up, Windbags
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