Silver and Black Today Show

Former Raiders player personnel director, and Cleveland Browns GM, Michael Lombardi joined us to talk about his new book, "Gridiron Genius: A Master Class in Winning Championships and Building Dynasties in the NFL." Lombardi shared several stories about working for Al Davis and Bill Walsh and talks about why Bill Belichick is the best coach and GM in the league today. Chris Perkins of The Athletic Miami previewed the Dolphins ahead of kickoff from Miami and The Athletic LA's Vinny Bonsignore talked Kaepernick rumors and the AFC West. Catch the Silver and Black Today show which airs every Sunday from 8am-10am in Las Vegas. It can also be streamed LIVE worldwide on the Radio.com app. Also, we stream a video simulcast of our show on Facbeook.com/SilverBlack2day. SilverAndBlackToday.com is our 24/7 website covering all things Raiders. We also have our weekly podcast, usually heard live weekly via Spreaker and is available for download on iTunes, Google Music, Spotify, and SoundCloud.

It's been three days since the Raiders disappointing Week 2 loss at Denver and the crew is back to discuss. We'll look back one last time at the plays that doomed the Raiders and why. What pass rush? Exactly. We'll talk about how the Raiders might find one. Then, we'll discuss the fate of fandom in Raider Nation. Yes, the team is 0-2 but fans seem to have lost the optimism that came with the hiring of Gruden. Speaking of Gruden: we'll also chat about why the national media and even some local writers seem to loathe the resurgent Chucky.

We begin our first NFL Sunday with a Raiders game by visiting with our weekly contributor Vinny Bonsignore of The Athletic. Bonsignore breaks down the Raiders vs. Rams and then tells us Raiders fans need to be patient. He also looks at the AFC West and says the Chiefs may be for real. Next we talked to NFL Network's MJ Acosta who covers the Raiders for the network. She too said Raider Nation shouldn't read too much into the first week struggles of Derek Carr. She added the pressure on the fifth year quarterback Derek Carr. Scott Bair, of NBCSN Bay Area, calls in live from Denver to preview the Broncos game and talks about what the Raiders need to do to get back on track this week. He too believes Carr is fine and will bounce back soon. Catch the Silver and Black Today show which airs every Sunday from 8am-10am in Las Vegas. It can also be streamed LIVE worldwide on the Radio.com app. Also, we stream a video simulcast of our show on Facbeook.com/SilverBlack2day. SilverAndBlackToday.com is our 24/7 website covering all things Raiders. We also have our weekly podcast, usually heard live at 5 pm on Monday or Tuesdays via Spreaker and is available for download on iTunes, Spotify, or Google Play.

The season kicked off with the Silver and Black team coming to you live on CBS Sports Radio 1140-AM from the Westgate Hotel & Casino Resort in Las Vegas straight from the world's biggest sportsbook - the Las Vegas Superbook. Scott Gulbransen and Matt Gutierrez sat down with Raiders greats Bob Golic and Jerry Porter to talk 2018 Raiders, the state of the NFL and more. Golic gave us great insight on the differences between the days of the Raiders in LA and what they may face in Las Vegas. He also gave us some insight into his thoughts on his former team the Cleveland Browns and even talked a little Saved by the Bell! Porter walked us down memory lane calling his Super Bowl run with the Raiders in 2002 as "the best season of football of my entire life." Porter also talked about Amari Cooper and what he expects out of the Raiders this year under Jon Gruden. Catch the Silver and Black Today show which airs every Sunday from 8am-10am in Las Vegas. It can also be streamed LIVE worldwide on the Radio.com app. Also, we stream a video simulcast of our show on Facbeook.com/SilverBlack2day. SilverAndBlackToday.com is our 24/7 website covering all things Raiders. We also have our weekly podcast, usually heard live at 5 pm on Monday or Tuesdays via Spreaker and is available for download on iTunes or Google Play. *NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, the top of the show and first three minutes with Bob Golic are omitted. We are sorry for this occurence.

On the eve of the start of the 2018 season for the Raiders, we get a report from our contributor Vinny Bonsignore of The Athletic on the Los Angeles Rams. Bonsignore doesn't feel the Rams have many (if any) weaknesses and the Raiders will have a tough time coming out on top. Next, we talked with Pro Football Focus' Austin Gayle about the numbers behind the matchups between the Rams and Raiders. We also welcomed in our legal expert Michael Troiano who talked about some recent high-profile NFL arrests including Mychael Hendricks who pleaded guilty recently to insider training. We closed the show welcoming in two NFL alumni in former Raiders linebacker Linden King and former Dolphins linebacker Morlon Greenwood. King shared some of his Al Davis and Los Angeles Raiders stories and both shared news about a charity event they have upcoming at Brooklyn Bowl. Catch the Silver and Black Today show which airs every Sunday from 8am-10am in Las Vegas. It can also be streamed LIVE worldwide on the Radio.com app. Also, we stream a video simulcast of our show on Facbeook.com/SilverBlack2day. SilverAndBlackToday.com is our 24/7 website covering all things Raiders. We also have our weekly podcast, usually heard live at 5 pm on Monday or Tuesdays via Spreaker and is available for download on iTunes or Google Play.

Silver and Black Today became Raider Nation's Sunday morning therapy session as we discussed the big news of the Khalil Mack trade and what it means for the Raiders moving forward. Former NFL general manager and player personnel executive Michael Lombardi of The Athletic joined us to give us his insight on why the deal is better for the Raiders than most think. He also stated it was the right move if Jon Gruden is following a philosophy similar to Bill Belichick in New England. Vinny Bonsignore of The Athletic also gave us his level-headed view of the trade and told us why it's a much different situation than the Los Angeles Rams found themselves in with Aaron Donald. He also discusses the long-term view of what it means for Oakland as they head toward the move to Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Review-Journal's Gilbert Manzano helped us with some insight into the trade but also broke down the 53-man roster cuts that seemed to get lost in the Mack trade news. That included the release of wide receiver Martavis Bryant who was acquired during the draft for a third-round draft pick. Manazano says everyone was surprised by the trade which is why media reaction has been very spirited. In our second hour we shifted attention to the future of the Raiders - Las Vegas. Mick Akers of the Las Vegas Sun gave us the lowdown on the team's initial parking plan for the new Las Vegas Stadium. Although there have been some vocal critics of the plan which utilizes off-premisis parking and a system of shuttle buses, Akers said the plan is very much like other NFL stadiums. In our final interview of the day, Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board member Tommy White stopped by the CBS Sports Radio studios to give us the latest on the constructon of the stadium. White said the project has faced some challenges caused by the unprecedented weather the area encountered this summer but that the project is right on schedule. Catch the Silver and Black Today show which airs every Sunday from 8am-10am in Las Vegas. It can also be streamed LIVE worldwide on the Radio.com app. Also, we stream a video simulcast of our show on Facbeook.com/SilverBlack2day. SilverAndBlackToday.com is our 24/7 website covering all things Raiders. We also have our weekly podcast, usually heard live at 5 pm on Monday or Tuesdays via Spreaker and is available for download on iTunes or Google Play.

It's the eve of the Raiders cut from 90 down to 53 and we're here to talk about it. Fans have already gotten word about some players (no surprises) already getting their release but who's next? Sr. NFL Analyst from Silver And Black Today.com joins host Scott Gulbransen to share their picks and talk about what we'll see on Saturday. They'll also talk about Khalil Mack in light of Aaron Donald's big contract today. Catch the Silver and Black Today show which airs every Sunday from 8am-10am in Las Vegas. It can also be streamed LIVE worldwide on the Radio.com app. Also, we stream a video simulcast of our show on Facbeook.com/SilverBlack2day. SilverAndBlackToday.com is our 24/7 website covering all things Raiders. We also have our weekly podcast, usually heard live at 5pm on Tuesdays via Spreaker and is available for download on iTunes or Google Play.

On today's show we recapped the Raiders preseason win over the Packers and what we learned from the contest. We discussed the failure of both backup quarterbacks and what it might mean for the Raiders come roster cuts. We also discuss Chris Warren III and why Scott believes Doug Martin (and Matt does not!) will still be an important member of the running back corps. Senior NFL Analyst Chris Reed joins us to talk in-depth on Donald Penn's move to right tackle and why he thinks Raider Nation's early apocalyptic reaction to his play are premature. Reed also gives us his picks on who will make the team at wide receiver. We preview the Seattle Seahawks and Thursday's game with KIRO-AM/Root Sports NW in-game reporter Jen Mueller. Mueller gives us her views on the massive changes for the Seahawks and what it might mean for the 2018 season. Catch the Silver and Black Today show which airs every Sunday from 8am-10am in Las Vegas. It can also be streamed LIVE worldwide on the Radio.com app. Also, we stream a video simulcast of our show on Facbeook.com/SilverBlack2day. SilverAndBlackToday.com is our 24/7 website covering all things Raiders. We also have our weekly podcast, usually heard live at 5pm on Tuesdays via Spreaker and is available for download on iTunes or Google Play.

Chris Warren III has been the surprise of the preseason for the Raiders but is he the real deal? We'll discuss his ascension thus far and talk about what he needs to do to improve. Also, we look at the logjam at WR and pick who we think is going to make the roster. We also talk about the offensive line and preview the Green Bay Packers game coming up on Friday. Catch the Silver and Black Today show which airs every Sunday from 8am-10am in Las Vegas. It can also be streamed LIVE worldwide on the Radio.com app. Also, we stream a video simulcast of our show on Facbeook.com/SilverBlack2day. SilverAndBlackToday.com is our 24/7 website covering all things Raiders. We also have our weekly podcast, usually heard live at 5pm on Tuesdays via Spreaker and is available for download on iTunes or Google Play.

The Raiders reservers didn't impress on the field in a 19-15 loss to the Rams in their former home - the LA Memorial Coliseum. With the exception of the undrafted rookie free agent running back Chris Warren III, the Raiders offense looked putrid. But there were plenty of highlights on the defense. The Athletic Los Angeles NFL writer and columnist Vinny Bonsignore joined us in the first hour with his observations from the game. Bonsignore said both the Rams and Raiders have problems at backup quarterback heading into the rest of the preseason. He also was impressed with Warren who he thinks is the real deal. Bonsignore then offered his view on the new tackling rule and Rule 12 - the rule which penalizes defenders for landing on top of quarterbacks. Bonsignore thinks the NFL should give the referees a break and allow them to use instant replay at their discretion to make sure they get calls right. In our second hour, Bill Rabeor of WUDZ The Fan in Green Bay joined us to preview the Raiders next opponent - the Green Bay Packers. Rabeor talked about the a fully healthy Aaron Rodgers and how the team may miss former Packer Jordy Nelson. He also discusses their upgraded tight end group and their impressive defensive front. We also introduce Matt's new segment - The Audible. Each week Gutierrez will choose an at-large subject to discuss on the show and we take your calls to hear what YOU have to think. Catch the Silver and Black Today show which airs every Sunday from 8am-10am in Las Vegas. It can also be streamed live worldwide on the Radio.com app. Also, we stream a video simulcast of our show on Facbeook.com/SilverBlack2day. SilverAndBlackToday.com is our 24/7 website covering all things Raiders. We also have our weekly podcast, usually heard live at 5pm on Tuesdays via Spreaker and is available for download on iTunes or Google Play.

Silver & Black Today on CBS Sports Radio 1140-AM show included guests Gilbert Manzano of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, writer Jim Jax, and Sr. NFL Analyst Chris Reed...all who discuss the Raiders Preseason Week 1 win over the Lions. We also look ahead at next week and break down why Khalil Mack is worth every penny of $22 million. Catch the Silver and Black Today show which airs every Sunday from 8am-10am in Las Vegas. It can also be streamed live worldwide on the Radio.com app. Also, we stream a video simulcast of our show on Facbeook.com/SilverBlack2day. SilverAndBlackToday.com is our 24/7 website covering all things Raiders. We also have our weekly podcast, usually heard live at 5pm on Tuesdays via Spreaker and is available for download on iTunes or Google Play.

BREAKING: Donald Penn restructers contract...we'll discuss. We're back with our weekly podcast with Sr. NFL Writer and Columnist from SilverAndBlackToday.com Hayden Nadolny. Nadolny spent much of his column today talking about the play of quarterback Connor Cook. We'll discuss it and other takeaways from last week's game and look toward Saturday's game with the Rams. Catch the Silver and Black Today show which airs every Sunday from 8am-10am in Las Vegas. It can also be streamed live worldwide on the Radio.com app. Also, we stream a video simulcast of our show on Facbeook.com/SilverBlack2day. SilverAndBlackToday.com is our 24/7 website covering all things Raiders. We also have our weekly podcast, usually heard live at 5pm on Tuesdays via Spreaker and is available for download on iTunes or Google Play.

We talk Raiders as they get set for their first preseason game in Oakland against the Lions. We talk about who we think will stick out and who has something to prove. We also discuss the Mack contract situation and how we think the Raiders SHOULD pay him $22 Million a year.

Silver and Black Today is back with a podcast before our big Raiders vs. Lions watch party at Lagasse's Stadium at the Palazzo Las Vegas this coming Friday night. S&BT Sr. NFL Writer and Columnist Hayden Nadolny joins us to explore the Randy Moss conversation after the newly inducted Hall of Famer invoked the memory of Al Davis during his acceptance speech. Moss, who played for the Raiders for two forgettable seasons, also thanked all of Raider Nation. Raider Nation was not forgiving nor appreciative of his time with the team. Nadolny gives it some perspective and talks about Moss' place in NFL history. We finish up the show by talking about the players to watch - many fighting for a roster spot - during this week's preseason game gainst the Detroit Lions. Don't forget to join us LIVE at Lagasse's Stadium at the Palazzo Las Vegas this Friday at 7pm. Admission and parking are free. Catch the Silver and Black Today show which airs every Sunday from 8am-10am in Las Vegas. It can also be streamed live worldwide on the Radio.com app. Also, we stream a video simulcast of our show on Facbeook.com/SilverBlack2day. SilverAndBlackToday.com is our 24/7 website covering all things Raiders. We also have our weekly podcast, usually heard live at 5pm on Tuesdays via Spreaker and is available for download on iTunes or Google Play.

It's time for football Raider Nation as we head into Week 1 of the 2018 NFL preseason and the start of the second Jon Gruden era for the Oakland Raiders. We update you on the news out of training camp this week and discuss the sustained national criticism of Gruden for being "out of touch" with the modern game. Next, we welcome CBS Sports Radio national radio host, and 10-year NFL vet, Tiki Barber. Barber talks about Gruden's return to the sidelines and tells us why he likes what the Raiders did to remake their roster. Dave Birkett, the Detroit Lions beat writer for the Detroit Free Press, calls in on our attorney Michael Troiano Newsmaker Line to give us insight into the new-look Lions. In their first year under former Patriots coach Matt Patricia, Birkett runs down what to expect in the team's game against the Raiders on Friday. We then keep it close to home as Fox 5 Las Vegas' Kevin Bolinger files his report on Raiders training camp in Napa. Bolinger spent last week in Napa and says the difference between last year and this year is like night and day. He also tells us how the Gruden and Carr relationship is central to success this season. We end the show with a little fun and invite all of Raider Nation to our special Raiders vs. Lions Game Watch Party, Friday, August 10 at Lagasse's Stadium at the Palazzo Las Vegas. Starting at 7pm, the party kicks off with an overview by us and the Sports Adrenaline Las Vegas team and includes giveaways and great food and drink. Admission and parking are free. Catch the Silver and Black Today show which airs every Sunday from 8am-10am in Las Vegas. It can also be streamed live worldwide on the Radio.com app. Also, we stream a video simulcast of our show on Facbeook.com/SilverBlack2day. SilverAndBlackToday.com is our 24/7 website covering all things Raiders. We also have our weekly podcast, usually heard live at 5pm on Tuesdays via Spreaker and is available for download on iTunes or Google Play.