The Autumn Windbags: The Best Las Vegas Raiders Podcast Ever!

Darren Waller Extension Laid Out, Khalil Mack Revenge Game, Raiders Best Player

On episode 106 of The Autumn Windbags, the guys discuss CBS' Top 100 Players in the NFL list. Four players from the Las Vegas Raiders made the list: 11: WR Davante Adams, 33: EDGE Maxx Crosby, 55: TE Darren Waller and 58: EDGE Chandler Jones with Derek Carr, Kolton Miller and Hunter Renfrow making honorable mention. So the question of the day is 'Who Is the Best Player on the Raiders?' Former Raiders Pro Bowl edge rusher Khalil Mack will be a Los Angeles Charger this season. He was asked at media day this week about playing his former team week 1. The Windbags look back at his time as a Raider, Mack knowing he'll have 17 away games every season, will Mack be booed by Raider fans and how did the Chargers get him for so cheap in trade? Former Raiders defensive lineman Gerald McCoy spoke to Fox Sports radio host Colin Cowherd. McCoy had a ton of good things to say about Derek Carr and how he feels he's one of the most underrated players in the NFL and why he's optimistic for next season. Gerald McCoy also touched on last season's miracle playoff run despite all the troubles they faced. McCoy fawned over Rich Bisaccia and how well he handled the team during crisis. The Windbags discuss if Bisaccia was a key player in the quality locker room in Las Vegas and if they will miss his presence more than people realize. The Raiders handed out a bunch of huge contracts and extensions this offseason but they have yet to pay Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller. When Waller's extension eventually comes, what will it look like? The Windbags look at other similar tight end contracts, when he should be extended and why Waller is losing leverage in negotiations. On What Up, Windbags the guys answer questions about how optimistic fans should be for the Raiders run game, should Jon Gruden and company be blamed for Bryan Edwards' poor start and how much blame Chargers coach Brandon Staley should get for their failure to make the playoffs last season. 0:00 Intro 1:25 Who Is the Best Player on the Raiders? 11:05 Khalil Mack Revenge Game 21:51 Gerald McCoy on Derek Carr 24:19 Will the Raiders Miss Rich Bisaccia? 30:04 What Darren Waller's Extension Should Look Like 40:20 What Up, Windbags?

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Derek Carr is a top ? Quarterback, Cooper Kupp’s Extension vs Hunter Renfrow’s Extension

RJ is LIVE from Singapore for UFC 275. Standard definition and poor lighting but the Silver and Black is well represented in Southeast Asia. Chris Sims' Top 40 Quarterback Countdown put Derek Carr at number 11 just in front of Kyler Murray and just behind Lamar Jackson. Where do the Windbags rank Derek Carr and how much does personnel matter when ranking NFL QB's? Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is rich! The contract includes $75 million guaranteed and is worth $110 million over the five years of the deal. Since Kupp is a slot WR and Renfrow is on the verge of getting extended by the Las Vegas raiders, Kupp's contract can give us a look on how Renfrow's contract could look. Also, the Windbags explain why Renfrow should not be the number one wide receiver in Las Vegas' last season. Day two of the Raiders mandatory mini camp is in the books. The Windbags take a closer look at Denzel Perryman's leadership role, who was there, what we learned from the offensive line setup, Tre’von Moehrig's goals and who will return punts. The Denver Broncos have entered a sale agreement with the Walton-Penner family ownership group. The agreement is for $4.65 billion, a record price paid for a North American sports franchise. Deshaun Watson civil cases for sexual advances against massage therapists are getting worse, not better. Does his contract with the Cleveland Browns make him untouchable by the NFL? What Up, Windbags talk John Madden's new cover, how many passes should Derek Carr throw a game and is the offensive line fine? 0:00 Intro (RJ's in Singapore!) 2:56 Where does Derek Carr rank with the best quarterbacks in the NFL? 28:12 What Cooper Cupp's Contract Means for Hunter Renfrow 36:32 Do the Windbags HATE Hunter Renfrow? 41:18 Mini Camp News and Notes 53:56 Someone Finally Adopted the Broncos 58:47 Deshaun Watson Sucks at Getting Massages 1:02:42 What Up, Windbags?

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Raiders $25 million Wish List, Chasing Ndamukong Suh, Overflowing Running Back Room

With the contracts of Carl Nassib and Cory Littleton coming off the books, The Raiders have roughly $25 million in cap space. What should the Raiders spend it on? Extend Hunter Renfrow? Offensive tackle? Cornerback? Offensive weapon like Odell Beckham Jr. or Emmanuel Sanders? Ndamukong Suh is still floating in free agency and it is RUMORED that the Raiders are the leading franchise to pick him up now that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cleveland Browns are reportedly out of the running. Suh seems to fit nicely with the Raiders. The Raiders have ten running backs currently on the roster. The running back room is the perfect example of how Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler build a roster. Cheap, diverse talent that is constantly building the next generation. Multiple positive reports came out of Colin Kaepernick's workout with the Raiders. The Windbags provide a little context on what kind of reporting comes out of workouts. 0:00 Intro 3:04 What Should the Raiders Spend Their $25 million on? 14:51 Does Ndamukong Suh fit with the Raiders? 23:17 Making Sense of the Running Backs Room 35:36 Context on Colin Kaepernick Reports 45:40 What Up, Windbags?

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Colin Kaepernick’s Workout, Jon Gruden Wins in Court, AFC West Coaches Ranked

The Windbags ask how much you would bet on the Raiders over at 8.5. Former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was invited to the Las Vegas Raiders for a workout. Kaepernick has not played since 2016 when he began kneeling during the national anthem. Jon Gruden scored a major win in court. A judge dismissed the NFL's motion to move the lawsuit to arbitration. The Windbags rank the four head coaches of the AFC West: Josh McDaniels, Andy Reid, Brandon Staley and Nathaniel Hackett. 0:00 Intro 1:30 How Much You Putting on the Raiders Under? 11:01 Colin Kaepernick's Workout 19:56 Jon Gruden Wins in Court 27:15 AFC West Coaches Ranked 35:56 What Up, Windbags?

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New York Times Hit Job, What the Bryan Edwards Trade Tells Us, Must Watch Games Next Season

The Windbags ask which Las Vegas Raiders game they would attend if they could only go to one this season. With games in Nashville, New Orleans, two in Los Angeles and New Year's at home, there are a lot of choices. With Bryan Edwards getting traded to the Atlanta Falcons, the Windbags discuss why the trade was made, why the trade was made now and what it tells us about Josh McDaniels new offense in Las Vegas. Darius Philon is PISSED. Does the former Raiders defensive lineman have a plan complaining on Twitter or is he just venting? The New York Times did an entire feature on the Raiders' front office. They addressed the the multiple layoffs, financial problems and interviewed former disgruntled employees. Was it a hit job or something of substance? 0:00 Intro 0:46 Best Raiders Game to Attend 12:01 What the Bryan Edwards Trade Tells us About the New Offense 27:17 Why is Darius Philon Pissed? 32:34 NY Times Hit Job on the Raiders 40:50 What Up, Windbags?

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Is the NFL Trying to Crush Mark Davis? Position Group with the Most Expectations

Episode 101 of The Autumn Windbags. Former Raiders third string quarterback Nathan Peterman signs with the Chicago Bears. Question of the Day: Which position group are you expecting the most out of? Soto says pass catchers. RJ says quarterback. Former interim Raiders president Dan Ventrelle has been fired. Is this the NFL trying to get get rid of Mark Davis again? Yannick Ngakoue is PISSED at the Raiders for trading him to the Indianapolis Colts. But why? Tom Brady has completely changed the economics of broadcast analysts. RJ says this will lure other players to the booth early. Soto isn't so sure. 0:00 Intro 6:04 Which Position Group Are You Expecting the Most Out Of? 16:03 NFL Tries to Fire Mark Davis 30:34 Yannick Ngakoue Is Still Pissed 38:54 Tom Brady to Fox Sports 55:47 What up, Windbags?

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Ep.100 EXTRAVAGANZA! The Windbag Awards, Jon Gruden’s Evolving Legacy, Rookie Starters

Its the 100th episode of The Autumn Windbags and we are ready to celebrate. RJ and Soto hand out awards to guests from the first 100 shows including Bruce Buffer, Adam Hill, Cub Swanson, Jimmy Smith, AJ Hawk and Dan Hellie. The Windbags also look back at the roster moves by Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler and explain what that means for Jon Gruden's legacy with the Raiders. Plus, the guys look at the six incoming drafted rookies and discuss which current starters should be worried that they could lose their starting job to Dylan Parham, Zamir White, Neil Farrell, Matthew Butler, Thayer Munford or Brittain Brown. 0:00 Intro 2:00 Question of the Day 7:26 The Windbags Turn 100 Awards! 8:10 The Bare Knuckle Fighting Champion Award 11:47 The Taking One for the Team (But Not Your Team) Award 17:25 The Keeping It Classy Award 19:51 The Man of Your Word Award 22:56 The Learn’em While They’re Young Award 26:22 The Puff, Puff, I’ll Pass Award 30:00 The The Internet Never Forgets Award 35:05 Jon Gruden's Evolving Legacy 54:39 These Raiders Should be TERRIFIED a Rookie Could Take Their Spot 1:05:10 What Up, Windbags

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Raiders Draft Philosophy, Davante Adams Is Vibing, Darren Waller Trade Shot Down

It is Draft Week of the 2022 NFL Draft. The Windbags discuss why this is one of the LEAST interesting drafts, especially for Raider fans, in recent memory. RJ also gives an example of why draft week sucks on Twitter. We hear from GM Dave Ziegler on what the Raiders draft strategy will be and how it fits Josh McDaniels' system and personality perfectly. Darren Waller squashing any trade rumors but is there still a chance? Also, if the Raiders have an Achilles Heel, its the offensive line. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Draft Week Sucks! 18:42 Raiders Draft Strategy 31:44 Davante Adams and Josh McDaniels VIBING! 44:57 Darren Waller Rumors Squashed 49:21 What Up, Windbags?

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Mike Florio is Wrong AGAIN, Davante Adams Represents the New Raiders Way, Is the O-Line Better?

The Windbags discuss their trip to Las Vegas and how RJ is an old lady. Mike Florio continues taking L's in his vendetta against Derek Carr. New Las Vegas Raiders GM Dave Ziegler discussed his first impressions on Davante Adams, what a hard worker he is and how he represents the new Raiders way. Some new stats emerged about the Raiders offensive line painting a better picture than maybe we think. Plus, what up Windbags on Florio, turnovers and championships aspirations. 0:00 Intro 3:57 Mike Florio Wrong Again 24:56 Dave Ziegler on Davante Adams 36:00 Is the O-Line Better Than We Think? 49:38 What Up, Windbags

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LIVE: Derek Carr’s CRAZY Contract

On a special LIVE edition of the Autumn Windbags, the guys react to Derek Carr's new 3-year $125 million extension with the Las Vegas Raiders. What's behind the numbers and what this means for the rest of the team.

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