by Jesse Merrick
The Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast is your all-access pass to the Raiders. Hosted by Emmy-winning sports reporter Jesse Merrick, this show takes you behind the scenes with insider coverage straight from Raiders HQ, the locker room, and Allegiant Stadium. As a credentialed media outlet, we’re pulling back the curtain on the Silver and Black—bringing you training camp takeaways, game-day breakdowns, roster moves, and exclusive player insight.
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July 2, 2026
Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup!https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/SILVERIt's time to put some predictions on the record.In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down his official predictions for the Raiders offense heading into the 2026 season.🏴☠️ How many games will the Raiders win?🏴☠️ How long will Kirk Cousins hold off Fernando Mendoza?🏴☠️ Will Ashton Jeanty become one of the NFL's most productive backs?🏴☠️ Which young receiver could surprise people?🏴☠️ How often will Klint Kubiak lean on 12 and 13 personnel?🏴☠️ Can Brock Bowers reach another 1,000-yard season?🏴☠️ What will the offensive line look like?🏴☠️ Can the Raiders' offensive line make a massive leap forward?👇 Question of the Day:What's your boldest prediction for the Raiders offense this season?CHAPTERS 00:00 RAIDERS PREDICTIONS. HOW MANY GAMES WILL THEY WIN? 04:02 QB PREDICTIONS 07:51 RB PREDICTIONS 11:19 WR PREDICTIONS 14:58 TE PREDICTIONS 19:24 OL PREDICTIONS📺 Subscribe for more Raiders coverageSilver & Black Sports Network📰 FREE Raiders Newsletterhttps://SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork.com📲 Follow SBSN:X: / jessesbsnInstagram: / silverandblacksportsnetworkTikTok: / silverandblacksportsnetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...#Raiders #RaiderNation #FernandoMendoza #KirkCousins #AshtonJeanty #BrockBowers #MichaelMayer #KlintKubiak #LasVegasRaiders #NFL See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
June 30, 2026
Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup!https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/SILVERIs Michael Mayer actually one of the most important players on the Raiders' roster?In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick explains why Michael Mayer's role may be the key to unlocking everything Klint Kubiak wants to do on offense. While Brock Bowers, Ashton Jeanty, and Fernando Mendoza will receive most of the attention, Mayer's ability to handle the traditional "Y" tight end role could be what makes the entire system work.🏴☠️ Why 12 personnel is critical to Klint Kubiak's offense🏴☠️ The difference between Brock Bowers' role and Michael Mayer's role🏴☠️ Why the Raiders' rushing attack depends on successful 12 personnel🏴☠️ How Mayer helps unlock Brock Bowers as a weapon🏴☠️ Why trading Michael Mayer would be a mistake🏴☠️ The future of Mayer beyond 2026🏴☠️ Ian Thomas, Connor Heyward & Carter Runyon's roles If you've ever wondered why the Raiders continue to invest so heavily in the tight end position, this episode will explain exactly why.CHAPTERS 00:00 Why 12 Personnel is so Important07:00 Defining Roles: Michael Mayer vs. Brock Bowers11:30 Why Mayer is Key for the Raiders' Offense17:46 How Ian Thomas, Carter Runyon, and Connor Heyward Fit#Raiders #RaiderNation #MichaelMayer #BrockBowers #KlintKubiak #FernandoMendoza #AshtonJeanty #NFL #LasVegasRaiders #SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
June 25, 2026
Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup!https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/SILVERThink of this as your Raiders offensive refresher before training camp begins.Back in February, Cody Alexander and I did one of the deepest dives you'll find anywhere into Klint Kubiak's offense and how it could eventually transform the Raiders.Now that the offseason is almost complete and we've seen free agency, the draft, OTAs, and minicamp, this conversation is even more valuable than it was back then.While some of the personnel has changed since we originally recorded this conversation, the principles behind the offense remain the same.In this episode, we explain:🏴☠️ The true fundamentals of Klint Kubiak's offense🏴☠️ Why Fernando Mendoza is such a natural fit in this scheme🏴☠️ How this system helps protect the offensive line🏴☠️ Why Ashton Jeanty is a perfect fit for the wide zone heavy scheme🏴☠️ How Brock Bowers becomes the ultimate chess piece🏴☠️ Why Michael Mayer is more important than people realize🏴☠️ The importance of 12, 21, and 22 personnelFull disclosure: This conversation was originally recorded back in February before the Raiders added Kirk Cousins, Tyler Linderbaum, Jalen Nailor, and several rookies during the draft.But don't let that stop you from watching.In many ways, this conversation is even more relevant now because you can listen to these concepts while plugging the Raiders' newest additions into the equation yourself.If you missed this one the first time around, you're getting one of our greatest hits.And if you watched it back then, it's the perfect refresher before training camp arrives.CHAPTERS LIST00:00 Kubiak/Shanahan Scheme History09:22 QBs in the Kubiak Scheme15:11 How the Scheme Saves the OL21:16 Ashton's Fit in the Wide Zone33:25 12 Personnel in the Kubiak Scheme38:37 WR jobs in Kubiak's SystemSubscribe for more Raiders coverageSilver & Black Sports Network FREE Raiders Newsletterhttps://SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork.com Follow SBSN:X: S / jessesbsn Instagram: u / silverandblacksportsnetwork TikTok: b / silverandblacksportsnet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...#Raiders #RaiderNation #KlintKubiak #FernandoMendoza #BrockBowers #AshtonJeanty #KirkCousins #NFL #LasVegasRaiders #SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast is your all-access pass to the Raiders.
Hosted by Emmy-winning sports reporter Jesse Merrick, this show takes you behind the scenes with insider coverage straight from Raiders HQ, the locker room, and Allegiant Stadium. As a credentialed media outlet, we’re pulling back the curtain on the Silver and Black—bringing you training camp takeaways, game-day breakdowns, roster moves, and exclusive player insight.
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