Silver and Black Today: Your Premier ...
Immerse yourself in the heart of NFL action with Silver and Black Today, the quintessential podcast for all things Las Vegas Raiders. As an Audacy Original Podcast, this show stands out as the ultimate source for the most current news, expert analysis, and passionate discussions surrounding the iconic Raider Nation. Dive into a world where every play, every decision, and every moment is dissected and celebrated by the dynamic duo of Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton. Whether craving the latest team updates, seeking in-depth reviews of off-field strategies, or longing to connect with fellow fans, Silver and Black Today is your year-round ticket to the most comprehensive and engaging coverage of your beloved Raiders. Join us as we live and breathe the excitement of the Silver and Black – where true fandom never takes an offseason.
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9/24/21 - Derek Carr Proves Haters Wrong at 2-0...
The Las Vegas Raiders are 2-0 and QB Derek Carr is off to an MVP-like season in 2021. Hosts Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton dissect why the Silver and Black are off to an impressive start despite a rash of injuries. The guys also discuss why fans who think Carr is better because of the team's improved defense aren't seeing the real reason. Then, we go "phishing" as we learn about the struggling Miami Dolphins with Dolphins Digest editor Jeremy Klump. Klump talks about the Tua injury and why he is bullish on the Raiders.
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Game Day: Arash Markazi on Raiders Defense, Bry...
The Las Vegas Raiders play in Pittsburgh today and your pregame show is right here with Silver and Black Today: Game Day on The Fan Las Vegas. Hosts Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton tie a bow on Monday night's win. The guys then talk to radio host and sportswriter Arash Markazi about his experience at Allegiant Stadium and the improved Raiders defense. Next, Bryan Salmond of News 3 Las Vegas gives us his rundown on how the Raiders win in Pittsburgh on Sunday.
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Raiders Thrilling Win Monday + Ike Taylor Previ...
Raider Nation is still basking in the glow of the team's huge 33-27 win Monday night against the Baltimore Ravens but it came at a steep cost. The Raiders injury report is already in mid-season form and hosts Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton discuss how the team's depth will be tested early. They then turn their conversation toward Sunday's opponent - the Pittsburgh Steelers. Former Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor is our guest and he tells us what each team must do to win the AFC match up on Sunday.
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9/12/21: S&B Today Game Day: Raiders Kickoff Se...
We're back on the air in Las Vegas every Sunday from 9-10 AM on the new 98.5 The Fan - an Audacy Station. Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton recap the week that was in Raider Nation and preview the big Monday Night Football matchup with Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Longtime NFL writer Clifton Brown of Ravens.com joins us to break down Baltimore and how they share some challenges this season in common with the Raiders. Listen to Silver and Black Today Game Day every Sunday from 9-10 AM on 98.5 The Fan, including live on the free Audacy app. Also, catch our Friday night show in Southern California - Silver and Black Tonight - on the Mightier 1090.
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9/10/21 - Raiders Set for Ravens on MNF, Cody B...
The time for talk is done and now the Las Vegas Raiders take to the field as they host the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football in Week 1 of the NFL season. Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton talk about the matchup and the news of Tanner Muse's release earlier in the week. The guys welcome CBS Sports NFL writer Cody Benjamin who evaluates the Raiders enter the fourth year under Jon Gruden. Benjamin has a stark view of the Raiders rebuilding process and shares why. We talk all things Ravens as we preview the big matchup.
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9/3/21 - 53-Man Roster Breakdown and Scott & Mo...
The Las Vegas Raiders cut their roster to 53 men on Tuesday and added some high-profile names in free agency and Scott and Moe discuss how it sets them up for the 2021 season.
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8/27/21 - Carr's QB Rating, Depth Issues, Levi ...
The guys talk about the Raiders depth concerns heading into the final preseason game of 2021, where Moe ranks Derek Carr amongst NFL starters, and Levi Edwards of Raiders.com talks Devine Diablo, Nate Hobbs, and Alex Leatherwood.
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Silver & Black Tonight: Michael Lombardi, Raide...
Southern California's only Raiders talk show debuts on The Mightier 1090 as hosts Scott Gulbransen and Moe Moton welcome former NFL executive Michael Lombardi to talk about the team entering 2021.
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Biggest Raiders Questions Entering the Preseaso...
As the Las Vegas Raiders enter their first preseason game on Saturday vs. Seattle, what questions need the most answers for Jon Gruden's team? Scott Gulbransen and co-host Moe Moton of Bleacher Report & Vegas Sports Today discuss. Is it the revamped Raiders defense or the remade offensive line? Also, what training camp "hype" is just that - hype. Moe and Scott talk about the new defensive player who will make an impact in the locker room and which defensive back is under the most pressure to prove himself this preseason.
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PFF's Austin Gayle on Raiders 2021 and Sounds f...
The 2021 Las Vegas Raiders are in training camp and host Scott Gulbransen sets the agenda for the preseason. What questions must the team answer before the season gets underway in September? Hear from head coach Jon Gruden, quarterback Derek Carr, new center Andre James, linebacker Nicholas Morrow and more. Plus: Pro Football Focus Director of Content Austin Gayle joins Scott to talk about the Raiders' moves in the offseason and gives us the PFF rankings by position for the Raiders as they head to camp. You'll also get Gayle's thoughts on Jon Gruden and the job he's done heading into Season 4 of his return to the Silver and Black.
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SPECIAL: Ice Cube Joins Show to Discuss BIG3 Ho...
It might be the NFL dead period but the Silver and Black Today show rolls on as host Scott Gulbransen talks Las Vegas Raiders football and welcomes special guest Ice Cube for an exclusive interview. Ice Cube talks about his BIG3 basketball as it rolls through Las Vegas in July and its focus on making 3-on-3 basketball fun for fans and players. Cube also breaks down his take on the Raiders in Las Vegas after a year and what he thinks the team will do with an improved defense. He also chimes in on why he thinks Raiders QB Derek Carr is polarizing in Raider Nation. Don't miss this special pre-Independence Day special.
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Did Tom Brady Call Derek Carr "that Motherf**k...
Scott Gulbransen is back with another edition of the Silver and Black Today show and asks: so what if Tom Brady was talking about the Raiders in his HBO comments. Does it matter for the Las Vegas Raiders, Derek Carr, or Raider Nation? We discuss the real reason why it's even being alledged it is the Raiders. Jesse Merrick of News 3 Las Vegas is our guest as he weighs in on the Brady/Carr faux controversy and tells us why 2021 is a key year for the Raiders quarterback and why it has nothing to do with Brady. Plus, Merrick talks about the Raiders having to succeed to compete with the recently eliminated Vegas Golden Knights of the NHL.
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Nassib News and Ridiculous Backlash + Raiders R...
The news of Raiders DE Carl Nassib coming out as the NFL's first openly gay active roster player was met mostly with support by those in and outside the football community. Both the Raiders organization and the NFL itself congratulated Nassib for his public announcement. Despite initial support from some, there's also been a backlash and you won't believe the reason why. Plus, in Raiders roster news the team signed second-round draft pick S Tre'von Moehrig and continued speculation around Damon Arnette's future calls into question what the Raiders defensive backfield might look like this season.
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Why Kenyan Drake Signing Was Big for Raiders + ...
We're back with a new podcast where we tell you why, at the end of the day, OTAs don't really matter much. Sure, they help the Las Vegas Raiders players and coaches some but it won't give fans a glimpse of who will be starters on opening day. Plus, host Scott Gulbransen tells you why the signing of RB Kenyan Drake was big for the Raiders. He breaks out the key reasons why you should be excited about him and what it means for RB Josh Jacobs and Jon Gruden's offense. Finally, we hear about how and why Denver Broncos star Von Miller was in Las Vegas helping some young Raiders get better from our correspondent David Stepanian.
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Said "No" to Julio, Hondo Carpenter & All-Star ...
We're back with our first podcast since before the NFL draft and host Scott Gulbransen brings you the latest Las Vegas Raiders news and views. We start talking about the Julio Jones trade and why some in Raider Nation wanted the veteran receiver while others were a hard pass. We also revisit John Kincade's comments - he covered Jones and the Falcons for 20 years - about the downside of the talented WR. Then, "Uncle Hondo" Carpenter talks with us about Jones, the Raiders draft, and his observations from OTAs. Carpenter talks about the Raiders need for help at linebacker and sneaky good moves this offseason. We close the show talking with an All-Star caller from our Raider Nation Radio show - Rossi the Aussie. Rossi talks about his views on the Raiders offseason moves and what one position worries him most.
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Raiders 7-Round 2021 Mock NFL Draft with Kelly ...
We're back with a BRAND NEW podcast hosted by Scott Gulbransen and our NFL Draft Analyst Kelly Kriner. Kriner gives you his seven-round Raiders mock draft addressing the needs the team has heading into free agency this week. Scott and Kelly talk you through each round of the draft, the picks, and alternative options should the player selected be gone. They also discuss the importance of the team hitting on this year's draft after the misses in the past few - as of today.
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Show Finale: Russell Wilson Chatter Continues, ...
The final episode of Silver and Black Today on Raider Nation Radio 920-AM kicks off with host Scott Gulbransen talking about the show's history and how it will go on after today's finale on a daily radio. We also get a steady dose of Russell Wilson chatter and Scott and Dmon Cotton ask: why is it so irritating talk of upgrading at QB even if you like Derek Carr? Plus, callers express their appreciation for the show and Scott's hard work the past three years. NOTE: Although the show is leaving daily radio, it will continue in March in a podcast format so stay subscribed!
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More Farewells and....Happy Trails from Silver ...
We close out the final hour of our final daily show on Raider Nation Radio talking with listeners and about our memorable callers. Also, Vinny Bonsignore stops by to reminisce about his days as a contributor on the show when it was on CBS Sports Radio and Scott says goodbye. *NOTE: Silver and Black Today will return as a podcast in March so stay subscribed!
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Inside the Russell Wilson/Seahawks Fractured Re...
Mike Sando, the senior NFL writer for The Athletic NFL and co-author of Thursday's blockbuster look at QB Russell Wilson's unease in Seattle, joined us to discuss the story and what it means for his future with the Seahawks. Sando talks about how it got to this point between the future Hall of Fame QB and head coach Peter Carroll and tells us if it's repairable. Also, we talk to Sando about the teams named by Wilson as willing destinations including the Las Vegas Raiders - which seems not to be a great fit.
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Russell Wilson to the Raiders? Plus: Dolphins t...
We kick off our Thursday show with the big NFL news of the day: the list of teams Russell Wilson would accept a trade with was outlined in a store on The Athletic this morning and the Las Vegas Raiders were on the list. That's a good thing if you're a Raiders fan and we tell you why. Also, Alain Poupart of All Dolphins talks why Wilson to the Dolphins might be a move that makes sense as they were named by the QB as an acceptable destination.
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What NFL GMs are Saying About Derek Carr & Raid...
What are NFL GMs saying about Las Vegas Raiders starting QB Derek Carr? Host Scott Gulbransen welcomes guest co-host Hondo Carpenter who wrote about his conversations with three GMs who gave their assessment. Plus: who were the biggest, baddest badasses in Raiders history? We tell you our picks and get yours!
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How the Las Vegas Sports Scene Has Changed in 2...
We continue the conversation about the Raiders biggest badasses...and take your calls. We also get a full history and thoughts on the Las Vegas sports scene from Chris Maathuis of News 8 Las Vegas. Maathuis celebrated his 24th year covering sports for the CBS affiliate and talks about the impact of pro sports arrival in Las Vegas - including the Raiders.
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Raiders Strength of Schedule in 2021, Once Agai...
We're live on location from the studios of the Las Vegas Raiders world headquarters in Henderson, Nevada. The Raiders again have a Top 10 difficult schedule which underscores the importance of this offseason to get the team's defense right. Jesse Merrick of News 3 Las Vegas talks about the best fits for the Raiders needs in NFL free agency and gives us his first-hand experience at last weekend's Vegas Golden Knights outdoor game at Lake Tahoe. Callers talk about Cliff Branch and his omission thus far from the Pro Football Hall of Fame - the biggest travesty there is currently with the greats that played the game.
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Raiders' Cliff Branch: The Best NFL Player NOT ...
We kick off Hour 2 live from the Las Vegas Raiders worldwide headquarters in Henderson talking with CBS Sports NFL writer Bryan Deardo. Deardo talks about the state of the AFC West and where the Raiders factor in a division that's been recently dominated by the Chiefs. We also talk to Deardo about why he (and we!) believe the late Cliff Branch is by far the best NFL player currently not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. We close talking to Vinny Bonsignore about the AFC West competition and how it shapes up for the Raiders in 2021.
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The Rundown on Free Agents on Defense That Fit ...
We're back for our final week on Raider Nation Radio and host Scott Gulbransen welcomes guest co-host Hondo Carpenter. The guys talk about the available free agents on defense who fit the Raiders and how the team must address offensive tackle as well.
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