The Raiders are officially shifting to a 3-4 base defense — and that changes a lot.

In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down what the transition to a 3-4 base defense means for Rob Leonard, the current roster, and how this defense could look moving forward.

But that’s just the start.

We also dive into:

• What Klint Kubiak said about the offensive line — and what it signals about the Raiders’ plans

• Which current players benefit most from the scheme changes

• Key prospects Raider Nation should be watching at the NFL Combine

CHAPTERS

00:00 WHAT A 3-4 DEFENSE LOOKS LIKE FOR THE RAIDERS

07:31 KLINT ON RAIDERS OFFENSIVE LINE

12:01 COMBINE WR TO WATCH

14:33 COMBINE OL TO WATCH

19:09 COMBINE DL TO WATCH

23:42 COMBINE LB TO WATCH

27:25 COMBINE SAFETIES TO WATCH

👇 QUESTION OF THE DAY 👇

Who are you most excited to watch at the NFL Combine this week?

Drop your names in the comments — let’s compare notes.

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The NFL Combine is officially underway, and the Raiders' offseason just shifted into another gear.

In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down the biggest takeaways from GM John Spytek’s media availability at the Combine — and what his comments reveal about the direction of this franchise.

Spytek touched on:

• Maxx Crosby and the trade rumors

• Fernando Mendoza and the No. 1 overall pick

• The offensive line

• Free agency strategy

• How the Raiders are approaching roster construction

Plus, Vinny Bonsignore joins the show to provide Combine intel, including:

• Players to watch for the Raiders

• Offensive line targets

• Linebacker fits

• What he’s hearing about Maxx Crosby

• How the Raiders could approach free agency and the draft

CHAPTERS

00:00 NFL Combine and Raiders Offseason Overview

01:46 Spytek on Crosby

03:44 Spytek on Mendoza/Top Pick

07:19 Raiders O-Line Situation/Centers to watch at the Combine

17:20 Vinny Bonsignore Interview

👇 QUESTION OF THE DAY 👇

What was your biggest takeaway from John Spytek’s Combine presser?

Drop it in the comments — and I’ll tell you what stood out to me the most.

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The Raiders coaching staff is taking shape — and the narrative that Klint Kubiak would struggle to build his staff in Las Vegas?

That didn’t last long.

In this LIVE episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down every key assistant Kubiak has hired so far — what they bring schematically, how they fit this roster, and what it tells us about the identity the Raiders are building.

We dive into:

• The core offensive and defensive hires

• The common theme behind these additions

• What this staff says about the Raiders’ long-term vision

• Why some of these hires matter more than people realize

Then we open it up for a live Q&A with Raider Nation.

👇 QUESTION OF THE DAY 👇

How are you feeling about Kubiak’s staff so far?

Who’s your favorite hire — and why?

Drop your thoughts in the comments.

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