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Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: Pete Carroll is third Raiders head coach out the door in three straight years

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Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll is the third head coach to be fired by the Raiders in three straight years (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

#1 What were the main factors that led to Pete Carroll’s firing after just one season with the Raiders?

#2 How did the Raiders’ leadership — including owner Mark Davis, GM John Spytek, and minority owner Tom Brady — explain their decision to part ways with Carroll?

#3 In what ways did Carroll’s coaching style and roster decisions (such as quarterback choice and staff changes) impact the Raiders’ 2025-26 season?

#4 What does Pete Carroll’s firing mean for the Raiders’ long‑term strategy, including their head coaching search and use of the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?

#5 How have fans, analysts, and former players reacted to Carroll’s dismissal and the Raiders’ coaching turnover in recent years?

Rich Perez is a Las Vegas Raiders analyst at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: Raiders Carlson boots game winning field goal with 8 seconds left in 14-12 squeaker to beat Chiefs

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Las Vegas defensive end Charles Snowden (49) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chris Oladokun (19) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Jan 4, 2026 (Las Vegas Raiders photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

#1 It was all about the back ups, the second stringers and up and comers in Sunday’s game at Allegiant Stadium between the Kansas City Chiefs (6-11) and Las Vegas Raiders (3-14).

#2 The Raiders who led for most of the game couldn’t even hold onto the lead falling behind with 1:01 left in the game 12-11 after the Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker hit a 41 yard field goal. The Raiders on the kickoff ended up getting good field position with eight seconds left and kicker Daniel Carlson booted a 60 yard field goal as the Raiders beat the Chiefs 14-12.

#3 Rich, both starting quarterbacks sat out this contest the Chiefs Pat Mahommes with an injury and Raiders Geno Smith getting ready for the off season.

#4 Starting quarterback for the Raiders Aidan O’Connell had some small offensive numbers throwing 10-22 for 102 yards. O’Connell did not convert a touchdown.

#5 Rich the Raiders season is concluded another season without going to the post season?

#6 What do you see for the future of Raider head coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Geno Smith?

Rich Perez did the Las Vegas Raiders podcast for the 2025-26 season at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria: Raiders moving closer to number one pick Mendoza

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The possible number one NFL draft pick that could go to the Las Vegas Raiders former Cal Bears and Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza seen here throwing a pass against Iowa on Sep 27, 2025 (AP News file photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria:

#1 Las Vegas Raiders (2-14) defense just simply could not shut down the New York Giants (3-13) offense and quarterback Jaxson Dart who threw for 207 yards, 22-30.

#2 The Giants in the second and third quarters got plenty of scoring production with ten points in each of those quarters Dart scored two touchdowns as the Giants offense did all the work in the 34-10 win.

#3 The Raiders just couldn’t muster enough offense to make this a game. Raiders quarterback Geno Smith was 20-28 for 176 yards with one touchdown. For Smith was this a matter of not getting enough receiving yards to get some scores or the run game just couldn’t get enough yardage.

#4 Tony how much of an impact was the Giants defense in stopping the Raiders from attempting to put points on the board.

#5 With the loss the Raiders might be on their way to getting that first round draft pick out of the NFL draft in former Cal Bears quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

Join Tony Renteria podcasted the 2025 Raiders football season for the Raiders podcast at http://www.sportsradioservice.com. Join Tony next Tuesday for the Sacramento Kings podcast.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: Ker Plunk!! Raiders drop tenth straight game in a row to lowly Giants 34-10

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Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Thomas Booker (99) tackles New York Giants wide receiver Wan Dale Robinson (17) in the first half at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Dec 28, 2025 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

#1 Las Vegas Raiders (2-14) defense just simply could not shut down the New York Giants (3-13) offense and quarterback Jaxson Dart who threw for 207 yards, 22-30.

#2 The Giants in the second and third quarters got plenty of scoring production with ten points in each of those quarters Dart scored two touchdowns as the Giants offense did all the work in the 34-10 win.

#3 The Raiders just couldn’t muster enough offense to make this a game. Raiders quarterback Geno Smith was 20-28 for 176 yards with one touchdown. For Smith was this a matter of not getting enough receiving yards to get some scores or the run game just couldn’t get enough yardage.

#4 Rich how much of an impact was the Giants defense in stopping the Raiders from attempting to put points on the board.

#5 With the loss the Raiders might be on their way to getting that first round draft pick out of the NFL draft in former Cal Bears quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

Join Rich Perez after every home and away Raiders game for the Raiders podcast at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: Raiders just miss grabbing the brass ring lose a close one 23-21; Loss to Texas extends skid to 9 games

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Las Vegas Raiders Geno Smith (7) makes a run for it while being chased by the Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (right) in the second half at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sun Dec 21, 2025 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

#1 Rich tough go for the Las Vegas Raiders (2-13) today in Houston a loss to the Houston Texans (10-5) despite giving a go the Raiders have lost their ninth straight game Sunday 23-21.

#2 The touchdown in the fourth quarter for the Texans was just good enough to get around the Raiders as the Raider cut it close in the four quarter scoring a touchdown of their own but again fell just short for the win.

#3 Geno Smith returned under center and it look as if the offense look much improved over the last few games and just lost to the Texans. How did you see Smith moving the ball against the Texans?

#4 For Smith 16-23 for 201 yards, the two touchdowns a huge improvement the Raiders who got shutout by the Phildelphia Eagles last week Sunday.

#5 Up next for the Raiders the New York Giants (3-13). The Giants are on a nine game losing streak their last win was against the Phildelphia Eagles Oct 9th. The Raiders counter with a nine game losing streak and their last win was back on Oct 12 against the Tennessee Titans. It’s the Gaints and Raiders this Sun Dec 28th at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Rich Perez does the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts after every home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria: Can Raiders defense control a tough Texans offense this Sunday?

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Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll speaks with the media following the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sun Dec 14, 2025 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria:

#1 Can the Las Vegas Raiders (2-12) control the tempo on the road and quiet a young Houston Texans (9-5) offense in a hostile Houston environment? The Texans are on a six game win streak the Raiders could be coming into a buzzsaw.

#2 How will the Raiders’ defense match up against Houston’s passing attack, especially in the red zone?

#3 Will the Raiders’ rushing game be effective enough to keep their offense balanced and sustain long drives?

#4 Which Raiders playmakers need to step up most for Las Vegas to secure a late-season road win?

#5 With playoff implications potentially looming, can the Raiders execute cleanly and avoid costly mistakes against the Texans?

Join Tony Renteria for the Raiders podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: Eagles put it where it Hurts on Raiders; Raiders shutout 31-0, drop 8th game in a row

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) had his way against the Las Vegas Raiders throwing three downs and shutting out Las Vegas at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sun Dec 14, 2025 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

#1 The Philadelphia Eagles improved to 9-5 after shutting out the Las Vegas Raiders (2-12) 31-0 in Philadelphia on Sunday. It was the Raiders eighth loss in a row.

#2 The Raiders defense simply couldn’t do anything with the Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and their offense. For Hurts 12 completions in 15 attempts for 175 yards and three touchdowns.

#3 In the second half the Raiders like the first half couldn’t convert even a field goal and just couldn’t take advantage of even getting in the red zone.

#4 Raider back up quarterback Kenny Pickett struggled all afternoon throwing going 15-25 for only 64 yards one interception. Pickett try as hard as he may and filling for the injured Geno Smith was running for his life all game long.

#5 The Raiders are back at the chalkboard again trying to figure this out next week in Houston against the Texans on Sun Dec 21st. The Texans are on a roll having won six games in a row having defeated the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The Raiders could have their hands full again next Sunday.

Rich Perez does the Raiders podcasts after every home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: Raiders need to rise out of the ashes if they want to beat Philadelphia

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Pete Carroll head coach Las Vegas Raiders takes some hard questions from the press after the loss to the Denver Broncos on Sun Dec 7, 2025 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

  1. Can the Raiders take advantage of the Eagles’ recent struggles and snap their seven game losing streak?
  2. Will the Eagles’ offense — led by Jalen Hurts — bounce back after their recent turnover issues?
  3. How will Philadelphia’s running game with Saquon Barkley or A.J. Dillon) fare against the Raiders’ run defense — could it become a key factor?
  4. On defense: can Eagles pass-rushers like Jalen Carter or Jordan Davis pressure the Raiders’ (possibly backup) quarterback enough to disrupt their passing game?
  5. Which of the Eagles’ wide receivers A.J. Brown or DeVonta Smith — will step up and exploit matchups in the Raiders’ secondary?

Rich Perez filled in for Tony Renteria who does the Raiders podcasts each Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Raiders lose 24-17 to Broncos, QB Geno Smith injured

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) is sacked by the Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (middle) in the first half at Allegiant Stadium in Denver on Sun Dec 7, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Vince Cestone

(LAS VEGAS) — If it wasn’t bad enough that the Las Vegas Raiders lost to the Denver Broncos, they also lost their quarterback Geno Smith.

As the norm at the 5-year-old Las Vegas Stadium, a sea of opposing fans watched Bo Nix and the Broncos defeat the now 3-10 Raiders 24-17 at Allegiant Stadium. The Broncos quarterback passed for 212 yards, completing 31 of 38 passes, and rushed for a touchdown.

The Raiders have an inverse record to the Broncos, 2-11 and 11-2 respectively, and now lost seven games in a row. Despite the end result being a one-score game, the Broncos showed clearly that they were the better team.

In the first quarter, both teams traded blows. Nix ran 8 yards for the first touchdown, the last of 14 plays to get the score. Shortly after, Smith passed to Brock Bowers for a 15-yard touchdown.

The Broncos took the lead in the second quarter, with a 48-yard punt return by Denver’s Marvin Mims Jr. Denver added on in the third quarter, with a touchdown by running back RJ Harvey, making the score 21-7.

Kicker Wil Lutz capped the scoring for the Broncos in the fourth quarter, with a 23-yard field goal, making the score 24-7.

The Raiders would tack on a touchdown in the fourth quarter as backup QB Kenny Pickett through to Shedrick Jackson for a 25-yard touchdown. Daniel Carlson would latter add on 3 more points with a field goal, making the score 24-17.

Smith left the game in the third quarter with a shoulder injury. He has been ruled out for the next game.

Up next, the Raiders will head to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 14. Game time is 10 a.m. PST.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez; Raiders run out of time lose by 7 to Broncos 24-17

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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) scores on the Denver Broncos cornerback Ja Quan McMillan (29) in the first half at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Dec 7, 2025 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

#1 The Las Vegas Raiders (2-11) ended up playing a competitive game against the Denver Broncos (11-2) but ended up with another tough loss 24-17.

#2 The Broncos had at one time had a 21-7 lead on the Raiders but the Raiders made a valiant effort in the fourth quarter scoring a touchdown and a field goal and cutting the lead to just a touchdown as time ran out losing their seventh in a row.

#3 The Broncos quarterback Bo Nix got the Broncos in the red zone three times to set up a score with touchdowns in the first, second and third quarters.

#4 The Raiders quarterback Geno Smith was 13-21, 116 yards and one touchdown. Smith scrambled to try to get the Raiders back in the game in the fourth quarter but fell short it was a tough loss with a hard effort to back in it.

#5 Next up for the Raiders the Philadelphia Eagles (8-4). The Eagles lost their second game in a row Fri Nov 28 to the Chicago Bears 24-15. The Eagles play the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football Dec 8 and then face the Raiders on Sun Dec 14. How do you see this match up next week in Philadelphia?

Join Rich Perez for the Raiders podcasts after every home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com