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[video] Forget about trading Maxx or drafting Fernando… Here’s five things we learned from John Spytek today, courtesy of @AKinkhabwala at CBS. 1. Michael Mayer is never getting traded. 2. Spytek’s kids can only wear Silver and Black jerseys. 3. Brock Bowers is maniacal. 4. Maxx is

[video] “Maxx thirsts for playing in games that matter in January and February.” Mike Mayock, who drafted Crosby and is still “pretty close” with the @Raiders star, said if a team steps up with the right offer, a trade will happen. “I think their coaching staff and Spytek and Brady,

[video] “Detailed and organized… he was excellent at what he did.” Former Raiders GM Tom Telesco giving props to the team’s Director of College Scouting Brandon Yeargan. Yeargan was brought over from the Patriots in 2022 and held that position during Telesco’s 15 minutes in Las Vegas

[video] How did Brock Bowers end up with the @Raiders ? Former GM Tom Telesco told @PSchrags that leading up the 2024 draft he wrote down the team’s last ten years of first round picks and “there were more misses than hits.” “WE HAVE TO HIT ON THIS PICK.”

[video] Just two @Raiders legends talking ball. New Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins joined former Raiders coach Jon Gruden at the Super Bowl to talk some football. Gruden had Cousins draw up a 4th down play he made with the Falcons two months earlier, a play that went for 14 yards,

[video] “I think this effing guy is going to be a top 3 quarterback in the NFL” Well @PatMcAfeeShow didn’t say “effing”, but he did say that Fernando Mendoza is “generational”. He also pointed out that Mendoza has “beers with the boys” and that will endear himself to teammates in the

[video] Klint Kubiak announced Wednesday that the @Raiders would be moving to a 3-4 defense. That was our clue to pay extra attention to day one of the NFL Combine where the larger than life defensive tackles would be featured. As Jon Gruden once said, the guy in the middle of the 3-4

[video] “You better come ready every day.” That’s @Raiders DC Rob Leonard talking about his new role and well documented relationship with Maxx Crosby. Leonard says working with Crosby has been fun, but right from the beginning he knew he had to be prepared to take it and dish it out.

[video] “I think they are closer than people think.” That’s @AdamHillLVRJ saying exactly what I’ve been saying about the @Raiders O-Line. Last year was a mess, no debate. You can blame it on Pete Carroll, Pete Carroll Jr. or Pete Banaszak, that doesn’t matter at this point. What

[video] “If I’m there, you can’t offer me enough. I’m taking Mendoza.” That’s former @Raiders GM Tom Telesco telling @PSchrags that when you need a QB, you take a QB. “People that say they know what the draft will be in 27 and 28, nobody knows. We barely know this draft.”

[video] “That offense is no joke. You have multiple kills. You have multiple run progressions. You have multiple pass progressions.” That’s former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel talking about Klint Kubiak’s offense with the @Raiders . Daniel said Fernando Mendoza is “insanely smart,”

[video] “This is Fernando going number one overall because he is the best player in the draft.” That’s ESPN draftnik Field Yates reacting to Mel Kiper’s latest mock draft. Obviously it’s no surprise with Mendoza being mocked at 1.1, but hearing our savior is the consensus number one

[video] “The best version of Mendoza, we have not seen yet.” Urban Meyer was singing the praises of Fernando Mendoza comparing him to Drake Maye and Alex Smith as a coach on the field. “He is more than ready.”

[video] “I think he probably gets traded this week.” You can add @AlbertBreer to Prop 98, the bill that states Maxx Crosby’s days with the @Raiders are numbered. “Psychologically, the door to being traded has opened.” Breer says it would have to be a number one pick “and then some”

[video] “Peyton Manning, if you look at his draft profile, it’s literally Fernando Mendoza.” Of course everything sounds better in British, but Rory “The Englishman” made some great points about Mendoza on the latest @TheWindbags pod. “Jared Goff, it’s like a backhanded compliment.

[video] “You are getting A GUARANTEED STAR at the quarterback position which is the most important position in any sport in the world.” That’s Mel Kiper Jr. discussing his evaluation of future @Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza on the @RichEisenShow “To say that this guy is not worthy of

[video] “He will rip your heart out and do it with a smile on his face.” Indiana alum @RhettNFL of NFL Network was at the Hoosiers Pro Day this week and I think it’s safe to say he is part of the 99.999% who thinks Fernando Mendoza is QB1 in this draft.

[video] Here are my two takeaways from the Maxx Crosby saga. 1. I love Maxx, always have.  Welcome home! 2. Ravens GM Eric Decosta on the other hand... liar, liar pants on fire. But at least he gave me the ammo to edit a video showing who he really is. Enjoy... and Go Raiders!