The Morning Tailgate

Vinny and Clay kick off the show by breaking down the young core of Fernando Mendoza, Brock Bowers, and Ashton Jeanty, comparing the trio to the league's best while reacting to CBS Sports' rankings and discussing where the Raiders belong among the NFL's top "triplets". In Hour 2, Raider Nation joins the conversation as callers and texters share their opinions before KTNV Channel 13's Alex...

Clay and Vinny kick off the show by reacting to Fernando Mendoza being named the ESPY Award winner for Best Male College Athlete, discussing his poised acceptance speech and what his leadership could mean for Raider Nation. The guys then begin making their too-early NFL award predictions, starting with Offensive Rookie of the Year. In Hour 2, the Voice of the Raiders, Jason Horowitz, joins the...

Vinny and Clay kick off the show by sharing the players they believe deserve more recognition as training camp approaches and discuss which overlooked contributors could play a major role this year. In Hour 2, Raider Nation joins the conversation as callers and texters weigh in with their own picks before Pro Football Talk's Myles Simmons stops by to discuss Fernando Mendoza's fit in Klint...

Vinny and Clay kick off the show by comparing the Raiders' quarterback situation to the Giants' decision to replace Kurt Warner with rookie Eli Manning in 2004, debating whether gaining valuable experience now could pay dividends in the future. The guys then open the phone lines as Raider Nation weighs in on when Mendoza should take over. In Hour 2, Jesse Merrick of Silver & Black Sports...

Vinny and Clay kick off the show by breaking down Bleacher Report's latest NFL power rankings, discussing whether the Raiders landed in the right spot after last year's disappointing finish and what expectations should realistically be heading into the new season. The guys also touch on Conor McGregor's failed comeback and what could be next for "The Notorious One." In Hour 2, KSNV Channel 3...

H1 Your Calls and Reactions H2 The Mendoza Factor H3 Ed Graney of the Review Journal and Matt Youmans from VSINSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vinny and Clay take your potential breakout candidates for the Raiders and would holding Fernando Mendoza back, in his rookie year, be a waste? Hour 1 - Jeanty and Nailor leading the clubhouse for potential breakout seasons. Hour 2 - Jason Horowitz, Voice of the Raiders, @HorowitzJason on X Hour 3 - More of your calls and texts on the potential breakout candidates and how the Raiders could...

H1 - Looking at Coaches and the Offense H2 - Adam Hill from the RJ H3 - Marcus Johnson from Tape Don't Lie on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of Team USA's 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16, Vinny and Connor kick off the show by sharing their reactions before asking listeners to relive the sports moments that still sting the most. In Hour 2, Jesse Merrick of Silver & Black Sports Network joins the show to break down Team USA's exit, discuss expectations for the Raiders heading into the season, and share his...

Vinny, Vince, and Connor kick off the show by revealing their personal Mount Rushmore's of the greatest Raiders of all time, breaking down each selection and the legacy that earned them a spot among the franchise's elite. In Hour 2, the Voice of the Raiders, Jason Horowitz, joins the show to discuss his offseason, share his own Raiders Mount Rushmore, and preview the storylines he'll be watching...