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Raiders 2026 NFL Draft Primer | Fernando Mendoza Welcome Party, Ep.355 0:00 Welcome + Mendoza Era Begins 0:07 Raiders finally united at QB 0:33 Expectations vs reality for Mendoza 1:35 Why this draft feels different 3:44 Draft night girlfriend debate (focus vs distractions) 7:22 Matt Ryan comp controversy 8:47 The reality of QB bust rates 11:26 QB comparison game begins 12:04 Lamar Jackson debate 13:00 Goff, Hurts, Herbert tier discussion 15:58 Baker, Richardson, floor vs ceiling 17:24 Derek Carr standard debate 20:11 Raiders draft strategy overview 23:17 What Raiders should target next 27:09 Value vs scouting debate 35:05 Klint Kubiak leadership question 45:07 Final thoughts + draft outlook  

The Hidden Problem with Drafting Fernando Mendoza… and John Spytek Knows It 0:00 Juan Soto Returns to The Autumn Windbags 1:18 The Show Is Changing 2:01 Seven Days Until the Draft 2:38 What Are the Odds the Raiders Trade the #1 Pick? 5:04 Why the Raiders Already Built Around Fernando Mendoza 7:32 The Truth About Drafting Quarterbacks 9:42 Why the Rookie Wage Scale Changes Everything 12:16 The Raiders Are Trying Not to Fail Their QB 14:16 John Spytek’s Most Revealing Quote 18:46 The Biggest Criticism of Fernando Mendoza 20:06 Why Elite Physical Traits Don’t Matter 23:36 Mendoza’s Real Superpower 26:27 What the Raiders’ Top-30 Visits Reveal 31:47 Why the Kirk Cousins Contract Was Genius 35:34 Why The Autumn Windbags Is Changing   Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAT0MnawkRvZYSo9UfMx6-w/join #TheAutumnWindbags #Raiders #LasVegasRaiders #NFL Swag: https://the-autumn-windbags.myspreadshop.com/ Buy us a Beer?: https://cash.app/$AutumnWindbags Follow the guys on Twitter/Instagram: https://twitter.com/RJcliffordMMA https://twitter.com/MrJuanderfull42 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Autumn-Windbags-103656098294802 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theautumnwindbags/ Email: [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autumn-windbags-podcast/id1544222518 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2D89TOexTTGFNQwmDr7QBC  

Kirk Cousins to the Raiders + Mendoza Pro Day Kirk Cousins is going to the Raiders. The Raiders need a veteran quarterback who can start right away, teach Fernando Mendoza how to be a pro, and help Klint Kubiak install his offense. Cousins checks every box. He already knows Kubiak, he can operate the system, and you know he and Kubiak are going to spend all day texting, talking football and nerding out over every detail. That’s why Fernando Mendoza’s Pro Day mattered so much. Mendoza didn’t show up trying to win social media with some ridiculous 70-yard throw. He reportedly completed 53 of 56 passes and focused on exactly what the Raiders needed to see: under-center footwork, play-action, timing, rhythm and operating an NFL offense. He looked smoother under center, more comfortable throwing on the move, and far more polished in the areas that matter in Klint Kubiak’s system. Honestly, Mendoza’s Pro Day looked less like a job interview and more like the Raiders checking to make sure Kirk Cousins’ future replacement is ready when the time comes. Plus: Why Kirk Cousins to the Raiders feels like a lock Why Mendoza looked like QB1 Klint Kubiak’s reaction at Pro Day John Spytek’s comments on how organizations ruin young quarterbacks Tre Tucker being wildly underrated Tom Brady’s role behind the scenes Tyler Linderbaum rumors Would you still trade the #1 pick for three firsts and a player? Subscribe to The Autumn Windbags for Raiders news, rumors, reactions and analysis.

Easy Work: Dan Orlovsky is So Easy to Dunk On Easy Work: Dan Orlovsky is So Easy to Dunk On, Ep.352 | LIVE Dan Orlovsky says Fernando Mendoza isn’t QB1… but the argument doesn’t hold up. We break down the FULL Mendoza vs Ty Simpson debate — including production, play style, and what actually translates to the NFL. Plus: Why Orlovsky’s argument falls apart Mendoza’s REAL strengths and weaknesses What NFL teams (like the Raiders) should actually value Draft positioning and landing spot impact Is Mendoza being underrated… or is this legit concern? #Raiders #NFLDraft #FernandoMendoza #NFL

How the Ravens Told on Themselves in the Maxx Crosby Trade + Spencer Burford Signing Maxx Crosby just told the FULL story of the Ravens trade… and it’s way bigger than anyone thought. From being told “you’re a Baltimore Raven”… to flying out… to the deal collapsing over medical concerns — this wasn’t a rumor. It was REAL. We break down: What Maxx ACTUALLY revealed about the Ravens situation The subtle shots he took at Baltimore’s organization Whether the medical concerns were legit… or an excuse What this means for the Raiders moving forward PLUS: The Raiders quietly add Spencer Burford — and this move tells you EVERYTHING about Klint Kubiak’s vision for this offense. Is this finally a real identity shift in Las Vegas? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAT0MnawkRvZYSo9UfMx6-w/join #TheAutumnWindbags #Raiders #LasVegasRaiders #NFL Swag: https://the-autumn-windbags.myspreadshop.com/ Buy us a Beer?: https://cash.app/$AutumnWindbags Follow the guys on Twitter/Instagram: https://twitter.com/RJcliffordMMA https://twitter.com/MrJuanderfull42 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Autumn-Windbags-103656098294802 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theautumnwindbags/ Email: [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autumn-windbags-podcast/id1544222518 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2D89TOexTTGFNQwmDr7QBC  

EXPOSING the Raiders Maxx Crosby Trade Drama + Free Agency Pivot The Las Vegas Raiders offseason just got wild. Reports about a potential Maxx Crosby trade to the Ravens have exploded across the NFL media landscape — but now Crosby’s agent has issued a statement and the situation may be changing fast. Who to blame? Did Baltimore misread the situation? And what does it mean for the Raiders’ free agency strategy and draft plans? Plus: • Raiders free agency signings • Why the Raiders suddenly loaded up on defense • The leadership value of Maxx Crosby • Raiders draft strategy with picks in nearly every round • Geno Smith traded to the Jets and what it means for the QB room • Why the Raiders MUST keep their stars for life We break it all down LIVE. Episode 350 of The Autumn Windbags. Las vegas raiders, nfl, football, raiders, nfl news, raiders news, las vegas raiders news, raiders rumors, las vegas raiders rumors, raiders news today, maxx crosby, raiders reaction, Raiders channel, raiders podcast, autumn windbags, brock bowers, raiders nfl, raiders news today, Ravens news, maxx crosby podcast, raiders offseason moves, las vegas raiders maxx crosby, raiders crosby, crosby raiders, maxx crosby raiders, maxx crosby trade, geno smith raiders, raiders ravens,   Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAT0MnawkRvZYSo9UfMx6-w/join #TheAutumnWindbags #Raiders #LasVegasRaiders #NFL Swag: https://the-autumn-windbags.myspreadshop.com/ Buy us a Beer?: https://cash.app/$AutumnWindbags Follow the guys on Twitter/Instagram: https://twitter.com/RJcliffordMMA https://twitter.com/MrJuanderfull42 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Autumn-Windbags-103656098294802 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theautumnwindbags/ Email: [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autumn-windbags-podcast/id1544222518 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2D89TOexTTGFNQwmDr7QBC  

"Who the Hell is In Charge Here?" | Maxx Crosby Trade Fiasco 0:00 Intro 1:34 Michael Silver Report Drops 2:51 Alex Guerrero Bombshell 5:45 Guerrero’s Past Controversies 10:20 Raiders Power Structure Concerns 19:31 Maxx Crosby Situation Explained 21:12 What a GOOD Organization Would Do 29:33 Media Rumors vs Real Information 31:56 Why Maxx Crosby Is Undervalued 40:48 Would a Trade Ever Make Sense? 42:53 Raiders Championship Timeline 48:40 Raiders Draft & Free Agency Strategy 1:11:09 Wrap Up Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAT0MnawkRvZYSo9UfMx6-w/join #TheAutumnWindbags #Raiders #LasVegasRaiders #NFL Swag: https://the-autumn-windbags.myspreadshop.com/ Buy us a Beer?: https://cash.app/$AutumnWindbags Follow the guys on Twitter/Instagram: https://twitter.com/RJcliffordMMA https://twitter.com/MrJuanderfull42 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Autumn-Windbags-103656098294802 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theautumnwindbags/ Email: [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autumn-windbags-podcast/id1544222518 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2D89TOexTTGFNQwmDr7QBC  

Raiders #1 Pick Changes EVERYTHING | Mendoza Era Begins + Maxx Crosby Trade Drama   0:00 Rory RETURNS to the Windbags 3:19 Mendoza: Start Immediately or Sit? 7:50 Why the Rookie QB Contract Is GOLD 10:32 The Ferrari Investment Analogy 14:12 Brock Bowers + Ashton Jeanty Fit in Kubiak’s Offense 26:34 QB2 Debate: Geno Smith, AOC or Someone Else? 33:43 The Derek Carr Possibility 👀 41:23 Is Maxx Crosby Really On the Move? 48:54 What Is Maxx Actually Worth? 56:05 Build Around Maxx or Mendoza First? 1:10:03 Mendoza Comps Are Driving Us Crazy 1:15:20 The Leadership Trait That Sold Tom Brady

New Raiders Head Coach Klint Kubiak’s Obvious First Moves, Ep.347 0:00 – Super Bowl Reaction + Raiders Energy 1:01 – Klint Kubiak Press Conference Breakdown 5:12 – Coaching Staff & Philosophy Shift 8:38 – Earn It Every Week Mentality 16:59 – Mendoza & QB Development Timeline 22:57 – Brady’s Role Explained 28:43 – Fixing the Offensive Line 34:55 – The Rookie QB Contract Window 46:49 – How Much Credit Does Brady Get? 58:44 – Should Geno Stay? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAT0MnawkRvZYSo9UfMx6-w/join #TheAutumnWindbags #Raiders #LasVegasRaiders #NFL Swag: https://the-autumn-windbags.myspreadshop.com/ Buy us a Beer?: https://cash.app/$AutumnWindbags Follow the guys on Twitter/Instagram: https://twitter.com/RJcliffordMMA https://twitter.com/MrJuanderfull42 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Autumn-Windbags-103656098294802 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theautumnwindbags/ Email: [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autumn-windbags-podcast/id1544222518 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2D89TOexTTGFNQwmDr7QBC  

The Maxx Crosby Trade BOMBSHELL Jay Glazer Did NOT Mention 0:00 SoCal heat + opening banter 1:15 Jay Glazer drops the Maxx Crosby bomb 2:39 “Not going through another rebuild” — the real reason 3:12 Rewinding the timeline: sit-out convo + storm-out scene 5:03 Why Glazer is the players guy (and why that matters) 6:02 “I’ve made peace if we have to do it” — Raider fan reality 6:46 Why players rarely flourish in Vegas 7:46 The “immune to Raiders chaos” core: Maxx, Brock Bowers, AJ Cole, Ashton Jeanty 8:28 Trade haul vs heartbreak: the Crosby dilemma 9:43 The Micah Parsons comp: what Maxx should fetch 11:07 Injuries + surgeries: the drop-off cliff fear 12:06 Rams as the rumored landing spot (fit + picks) 13:29 “F*** them picks” — why the Rams could actually do it 15:45 The leaks game: who benefits from this getting out now? 20:40 Most trade requests don’t happen — Raiders still have leverage 22:11 Kubiak’s first job: sit down with Maxx and be real 26:59 Maxx’s “bat phone” to Mark Davis — power dynamics 31:42 Smoke vs fire: why this is still wait-and-see 36:56 Pivot: Raiders hire Clint Kubiak — optimism returns 53:37 Fernando Mendoza: back-shoulder timing + why it translates

Raiders Next Head Coach: Brady’s Moment, Two-Horse Race & Why This Hire Matters   Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAT0MnawkRvZYSo9UfMx6-w/join #TheAutumnWindbags #Raiders #LasVegasRaiders #NFL Swag: https://the-autumn-windbags.myspreadshop.com/ Buy us a Beer?: https://cash.app/$AutumnWindbags Follow the guys on Twitter/Instagram: https://twitter.com/RJcliffordMMA https://twitter.com/MrJuanderfull42 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Autumn-Windbags-103656098294802 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theautumnwindbags/ Email: [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autumn-windbags-podcast/id1544222518 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2D89TOexTTGFNQwmDr7QBC  

The Raiders Don’t Need Flash — They Need Fernando Mendoza Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAT0MnawkRvZYSo9UfMx6-w/join #TheAutumnWindbags #Raiders #LasVegasRaiders #NFL Swag: https://the-autumn-windbags.myspreadshop.com/ Buy us a Beer?: https://cash.app/$AutumnWindbags Follow the guys on Twitter/Instagram: https://twitter.com/RJcliffordMMA https://twitter.com/MrJuanderfull42 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Autumn-Windbags-103656098294802 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theautumnwindbags/ Email: [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autumn-windbags-podcast/id1544222518 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2D89TOexTTGFNQwmDr7QBC  

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Raiders Reset: Pete Carroll Fired, Brady Takes Control, Maxx Crosby Decision Looms 0:00 – Intro: back after missing shows (“3x as good” promise) 1:01 – No rundown today: too much to cover 1:51 – Pete Carroll fired after Black Monday: how it got this bad 2:58 – 3–14 wasn’t the story — the team never improved 4:52 – The 3 biggest reasons Carroll failed 4:59 – #1: Not playing young guys (and the O-line chaos) 5:45 – #2: Couldn’t handle Raiders dysfunction — made it worse 7:29 – #3: Ignored the front office plan + nepotism (Carroll sons) 9:33 – “Win now” mindset on a roster not built to win now 10:14 – Rookie usage + “compete” hypocrisy (Rogers/Grant examples) 12:09 – No credit for rookie development when veterans regressed (Geno, O-line, etc.) 15:54 – Carroll’s blind spot: only works with stacked rosters 19:23 – John Spytek’s silence + presser takeaway: alignment matters 22:26 – “Brady is in charge” narrative: where did it come from? 25:07 – Was Pete a Mark Davis guy? Brady “set it and forget it” theory 27:28 – Why Spytek deserves leash: clear strategy + rookie class 28:49 – Next priority: land the right head coach (dominoes after) 29:14 – Coaching carousel + making the Raiders job attractive 34:31 – Maxx Crosby: keep vs trade (coach-driven decision) 37:08 – Interview list + candidates (Harbaugh, Flores, Kingsbury, etc.) 40:36 – Flores debate: proven fixer vs QB/relationship red flags 57:20 – Stakes: this offseason can ruin or save the next decade 59:14 – Wrap-up + live show when coach gets hired

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