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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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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.
51 min
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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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!
47 min
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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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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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Like it Or Not: Derek Carr is Here to Stay + Sa...
Scott and Hondo start out Hour 2 talking about Derek Carr's future with the Raiders and why fans better get used to seeing No. 4 under center for the foreseeable future. Sam and Ash stop by and talk the return of live sports to Las Vegas and how the area needs to go big and try and secure a Formula 1 race.
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Big Show Announcement Plus Friday Free Agents T...
Friday's show starts off with a big announcement from host Scott Gulbransen. Then, Scott and Dmon talk through today's new batch of free agents who became salary cap casualties around the NFL and whether or not any of them make sense for the Raiders. Scott thinks one big name doesn't and another does.
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Yahoo! Sports NFL Writer Eric Edholm Unravels S...
We roll into Hour 2 of Friday's show talking with Yahoo! Sports NFL writer Eric Edholm who schools us all on the ins and outs of the NFL salary cap for 2021. Why did it go down? By how much? And...what does it mean for the Raiders next season and beyond. We continue the salary cap convo with Vinny Bonsignore who tells us the players "borrowed" millions this season to keep the salary cap at $180 million vs. $160 million which is what team owners preferred.
46 min
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Full Raiders 7-Round Mock Draft & Free Agent Ne...
The Raiders made their first free-agent signing on the defensive line today - sort of. We'll tell you who they signed. Also: host Scott Gulbransen, and co-host Evan Groat, welcome Nick Cothrel who runs through Silver and Black Today's first 2021 Raiders 7-round mock NFL draft. Will they go defense? Or will an offensive tackle be high on their list as they pursue high-profile free agents on defense?
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Are the Raiders in Serious Salary Cap Trouble f...
Hour 2 starts off with Scott and Evan talking about the Raiders offense. There's no question the biggest priority - and weakness - of the team is the defense. Yet there are question marks on offense too. How do you bolster the offensive line? How will you replace Nelson Agholor at WR if they can't resign him? Plus, Vinny joins us to talk about the delicate situation when it comes to the Raiders salary cap situation. They're going to have to say goodbye to good players and figure out a way to free up money to build that defense in 2021.
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Is it Possible to Fix the Raiders Defense in On...
We kick off our Wednesday Raider Nation Radio show talking about the latest news from Raider Nation and the NFL. Marcus Mosher of Raiders Wire is our guest and we talk to him about what it will take to fix the Raiders porous defense. Can Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock fix it in one off-season? The guys say maybe but there are far more issues than you think. Plus: what about the Raiders' offensive line questions? We discuss what should be a busy offseason.
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Raiders Marcus Mariota the Wild Card in NFL Qua...
The Ringer's Kaelen Jones joins us in Hour 2 to talk about the Las Vegas Raiders Marcus Mariota and how he could be the real wild card in the wacky NFL quarterback carousel this offseason. Jones says Mariota's value could be very high and depending on what happens with other veterans on the market, the Raiders could get a nice return on the rejuvenated Heisman Trophy winner. Plus: Vinny Bonsignore stops by and talks about the tragic passing of former Buccaneers and Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson.
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2/16/21 - Hour 2: Raider Nation Calls in With F...
It was a busy Tuesday as we challenged Raider Nation to be the Raiders GM and call in with what they want to do on defense in free agency and the draft. And, of course, Raider Nation delivered. We also get the latest from the Raiders facility in Henderson as our own Vinny Bonsignore gives us lastest on Mariota trade rumors and whether or not he thinks the team will keep Trent Brown.
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2/16/21 - Hour 1: Don't Be So Sure Raiders Can ...
We're back after an off day and get right into the latest and greatest info on the Raiders and their possible offseason moves. While many think QB Marcus Mariota will get traded easily, host Scott Gulbransen says not so fast. It's not that easy to unload Mariota and his $10.6M contract. Plus: Jesse Merrick from News 3 Las Vegas talks Raiders options and in-depth about the Vegas Golden Knights and their hot start to 2021.
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