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Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: Raiders breath easier after Jeanty comes out of leg injury just fine; Taking a look at special teams; plus more news

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) hands off the football to running back Ashtin Jeanty (left) during practice camp in Henderson NV on Thu Jul 30, 2026 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

#1 Ashton Jeanty suffers a major injury scare at practice Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty left Sunday’s practice after an awkward landing while diving for a pass. He initially could not put weight on his right leg and had to be helped off the field. Update: Reports on Monday indicated Jeanty is believed to have suffered a sprained ankle and is not expected to face a long-term absence.

#2 Raiders focus on fixing defensive and special-teams problems Sunday’s padded practice emphasized tackling, technique and self-correction after the Raiders’ preseason game against Houston exposed issues on defense and special teams. The team’s official training-camp report highlighted the need for rapid improvement with the regular season approaching.#1

#3 Mike Washington Jr. emerges as the potential next man up With Jeanty’s injury creating uncertainty, rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. is suddenly in the spotlight. He has impressed during camp and the preseason, making him the obvious candidate for an increased workload if Jeanty misses time.

#4 Raiders’ roster decisions become increasingly urgent The club is entering the final stretch before the Aug. 30 deadline to reach a 53-man roster. Competition is particularly intense among young defensive backs and other bubble players, making the final preseason game especially important.

#5 Fernando Mendoza’s preseason performance remains a major storyline The No. 1 overall pick had an uneven showing in the Raiders’ 22–20 comeback win over Houston, including a pick-six, but the team’s response afterward has kept the rookie QB’s development firmly in the spotlight. Meanwhile, Kirk Cousins took the first-team reps in Sunday’s practice, reinforcing his status as the expected Week 1 starter.

Rich Perez filled in for Tony Renteria who does the Las Vegas Raiders podcast each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: Raiders hang on for the win; Vegas edges Texans 22-20 on Thursday Night Football

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) throws under pressure from the Houston Texans defense in the first half at Reliant Stadium in Houston on Thu Aug 20, 2026 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez

#1 How impressive was Aidan O’Connell’s fourth-quarter performance, including the game-winning 1-yard touchdown run with just 14 seconds remaining?

#2 What did Fernando Mendoza show in his second preseason game, despite throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown?

#3 How important were Dylan Laube and Dare Ogunbowale in helping the Raiders overcome their 17-point deficit with touchdown runs?

#4 What did Malik Benson and the other young Raiders receivers show as Las Vegas evaluated its offensive depth?

#5 How much confidence should Raiders fans have in the defense, particularly young players such as Jermod McCoy and Treydan Stukes, after the defense settled down following Houston’s fast start?

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: How Powers-Johnson injury impacts Raiders offensive line going into season

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Las Vegas Raiders Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) injury will make it competitive at right guard heading into the regular season (photo from Instagram)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria:

#1 How will Jackson Powers-Johnson’s injury affect the Raiders’ competition at right guard and the offensive line heading into the season?

#2 What can Raiders coaches learn from the team’s joint practices with the Houston Texans about rookie QB Fernando Mendoza’s readiness?

#3 Can rookie wide receivers Malik Benson and Hezekiah Masses prove their strong training-camp performances against Houston’s tougher competition?

#4 Is Fernando Mendoza beginning to make a serious case to challenge Kirk Cousins for the Raiders’ starting quarterback job?

#5 Can the Raiders’ revamped defense finally generate the takeaways needed to turn turnovers into points under new defensive coordinator Rob Leonard?

Tony Renteria is a Las Vegas Raiders podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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