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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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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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Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
On episode 128 of the Autumn Windbags, RJ and Soto have calmed down after falling apart against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night football. Now that NFL week 5 is in the books, what grade do we give Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr? Both RJ and Soto give him a solid B so far. Carr no longer turns over the ball and its been Darren Waller and Davante Adams letting Carr down instead of the other way around. We don't know if Derek Carr has figured it out, if Josh McDaniels fixed him or if he's just lucky. In Raiders news, Davante Adams of the Raiders shoves a camera man. Kansas City police is bringing on a criminal charge of assault after the Chiefs Raiders game. The cameraman has secured the services of a law firm who will inevitably sue Davante Adams. Adams pushing the cameraman opens up the discussion on suing celebrities. Aaron Rodgers appeared on the @The Pat McAfee Show this week as he always does. Obviously, the NFL MVP played at the Green Bay Packers with current Raider Davante Adams. Rodgers said "when we come up short we are going to be held accountable and not going to flip out." Was Rodgers taking a passive aggressive dig at his former teammate, was he playing around with a friend or neither? The Raiders shove was on everyone's mind. NFL.com does their power rankings after every week. After NFL week 5, they have the Raiders at 14th despite the Raiders 1-4 record. The Windbags have been so pissed with the terrible start to the season. But maybe the NFL writers see the big picture and how close games were against the Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titan and Kansas City Chiefs and how loaded the roster is with Davante Adams, Derek Carr, Hunter Renfrow, Maxx Crosby and others. In Breaking Raiders news, as the Windbags were recording the show, RJ's wife texted him and sent a picture of her having dinner with Raiders owner Mark Davis. The Las Vegas Raiders have a problem with Pro Bowl running back Josh Jacobs. The Raiders did not pick up Jacobs fifth year option so this is the last season as a Raider. Do the Raiders pay him, let him walk after the season or trade him when he has value? In What Up, Windbags, the guys answer questions about trading Darren Waller for Josh Jacobs cap money, the easy part of the schedule and guarding Travis Kelce with Cle Ferrell. 0:00 Intro
2:36 What Grade Do You Give Derek Carr?
17:03 Davante Adams Pushes Cameraman
26:32 Aaron Rodgers Takes a Dig at Davante Adams?
32:54 NFL Power Rankings has the Raiders at 14th
42:04 RJ's Wife's Dinner with Mark Davis
45:11 The Josh Jacobs Problem
57:29 What Up, Windbags?
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Monday Oct 10, 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs took on Josh McDaniels and the Las Vegas Raiders in the latest version of the Chiefs Raiders rivalry. This NFL week 5 matchup had it all: two point attempts, penalties, controversy, comebacks and everything else you'd want in an NFL Monday Night Football game. In the end, the primetime matchup went the way of the Chiefs as they held on to defeat the Raiders 29-30.
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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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