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Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: Raiders Mendoza looked sharp with 97 yards passed and a TD; Cardinals win 24-17 in Raiders first pre season game

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) is expected to do some big things for the Raiders in the 2026 season. Here Mendoza is seen here between plays against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Thursday Night Football on Aug 13, 2026 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

#1 Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza 97 yards one touchdown did he get some good looks, Mendoza hit Jeff Bech for a six yard pass in the Raiders first pre season game losing to the visiting Arizona Cardinals 27-14 at Allegiant Stadium.

#2 It was the first time that a top overall draft pick that was selected threw a touchdown in a pre season game since 2018 when Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield threw two touchdowns against the New York Giants.

#3 Mendoza in the fourth quarter almost got a second touchdown pass that was out of the reach of wide out Deven Thompkins. Mendoza was on target finding rookie Malik Benson for a 19 yard second quarter pass that threaded between three Cardinal defenders.

#4 Raider pass rusher Maxx Crosby who underwent knee surgery back in January sat out Thurday’s game and Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak made the decision to sit Crosby out for this first pre season game.

#5 Raiders first string quarterback Kirk Cousins threw for 50 yards and one touchdown how did he look compared to Mendoza?

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria: Could Mendoza beat Cousins out for starting job?

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza practices at the Raiders practice faciltiy Wed Jun 10, 2026 at Henderson NV (AP file photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria:

#1 Is Kirk Cousins doing enough in training camp to justify remaining the Raiders’ Week 1 starting quarterback?

#2 Could rookie Fernando Mendoza force the Raiders to reconsider their quarterback plans after his recent strong performances?

#3 What does the Raiders’ impressive offensive showing in training camp say about Klint Kubiak’s new system?

#4 How important will Brock Bowers and Malik Benson be to the Raiders’ passing attack this season?

#5 Should the Raiders seriously explore a trade for Vita Vea to strengthen a defensive line led by Maxx Crosby?

Tony Renteria does the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: Expect Crosby to lead the way for the defense this season

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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) as seen in this Dec 21, 2025 game is expected to lead the Raiders defense (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

#1 Is Kirk Cousins doing enough in training camp to justify remaining the Raiders’ Week 1 starting quarterback?

#2 Could rookie Fernando Mendoza force the Raiders to reconsider their quarterback plans after his recent strong performances?

#3 What does the Raiders’ impressive offensive showing in training camp say about Klint Kubiak’s new system?

#4 How important will Brock Bowers and Malik Benson be to the Raiders’ passing attack this season?

#5 Should the Raiders seriously explore a trade for Vita Vea to strengthen a defensive line led by Maxx Crosby?

Rich Perez does the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: Look for Maxx Crosby to set the tone for the defense

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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby can set the tone for the Raiders defense this season (AP file photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

#1 How did quarterback Kirk Cousins perform in Tuesday’s practice, and what progress did rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza show while continuing to develop behind the veteran starter?

#2 Which defensive players stood out during the Raiders’ recent padded practices, and how did Maxx Crosby set the tone for the defense?

#3 What have coaches and teammates said about the competition in the Raiders’ secondary after several interceptions and pass breakups early in training camp?

#4 How has the increased physicality since the Raiders put on pads affected position battles along the offensive and defensive lines?

#5 Which Raiders players addressed the media on Tuesday, and what were the biggest takeaways from their comments about the team’s progress through training camp?

Rich Perez is an Las Vegas Raiders analyst for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Michael Roberson: Will Brady’s influence and advice guide Mendoza to be the franchise’s quarterback?

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza throws at the Raiders practice faciltiy in Henderson NV Jun 10, 2026 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders Michael Roberson:

#1 Could Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady’s influence and advice dictate quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s role and his future with the Raiders.

#2 Talk about how head coach Klint Kubiak sees his quarterback situation and how he will with juggle the quarterbacking situation between Kirk Cousins and Mendoza.

#3 Kubiak who met with the press on Tuesday said that he will be focusing on the first training camp practice and will run the first team offense.

#4 The spotlight has been on Mendoza whose is a Heisman Trophy Award winner and who led the Indiana Hoosiers into the national championship in 2025. Could he be the Raiders future franchise quarterback.

#5 For right now Kubiak says that Cousins is the starting quarterback and that he will get tons of reps. He said that Cousins deserves them because has played good football and Kubiak says he wants Mendoza and Aidan O’Connell to push him.

Las Vegas Raiders podcasts with Michael Roberson are heard Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: Ravens return Crosby back to Raiders upon failing physical; Is Linderbaum worth the 3 year, $81 million contract?; plus more news

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Former Las Vegas Raiders Maxx Crosby (98) who was traded to the Baltimore Ravens on Tue Mar 10, 2026 was quickly returned back to the Raiders after failing a physical. Crosby had left knee surgery that ended his season in 2026. (AP file photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

#1 Baltimore Ravens return Maxx Crosby back to Raiders after failing a physical. Although the Ravens didn’t specifically say why Crosby failed the physical Crosby did have left knee surgery last season that ended his 2026 season for a torn meniscus and chances are that could be the reason for failing the physical.

#2 How could the Raiders’ reported three-year, $81 million contract with Tyler Linderbaum change the performance and stability of their offensive line next season?

#3 Why did the Raiders decide to re-sign cornerback Eric Stokes to a three-year, $30 million deal, and what does it say about their priorities in rebuilding the secondary?

#4 How does trading for Taron Johnson from the Buffalo Bills help address weaknesses in the Raiders’ defensive backfield?

#5 What role is Quay Walker expected to play in the Raiders’ defense after signing his three-year, $40.5 million contract, and how might he fit into their linebacker unit?

Rich Perez filled in for Tony Renteria who is a Las Vegas Raiders podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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