FIRST AND 10 PODCAST: Who Needs to Step Up on the Raiders?

FIRST AND 10 PODCAST: Who Needs to Step Up on the Raiders?

Author: Las Vegas Review-Journal August 26, 2026 Duration: 28:25
After starting running back Ashton Jeanty went down with an injury in the last week of training camp, Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon analyze the depth of the Raiders running back room, take a look at who needs to step up in the team's final preseason game, and where Fernando Mendoza could be on the QB depth chart.

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First and 10 Podcast: Early Observations from Raiders Training Camp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:04
In this episode of the First and 10 Podcast, Sam Gordon and Adam Hill give their early observations from Raiders Training Camp on Kirk Cousins being named starter, Maxx Crosby's recovery, what to make of the offensive li…
FIRST AND 10 Podcast: Maxx Crosby's 'Best Offseason' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:21
In this episode of the FIRST AND 10 Podcast, Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon briefly share their thoughts on UFC 329 in Las Vegas headlined by Conor McGregor's return and subsequent injury, Maxx Crosby's comments…
FIRST AND 10 PODCAST: Raiders Embracing the Rebuild [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:34
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon break down the changes made on offense and defense, how the team is embracing the rebuild, what could happen with Maxx Crosby as the team regroups before July's training camp.
FIRST AND 10 Podcast: On The Kirk Cousins Trail [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:32
In this episode of the FIRST AND 10 Podcast, Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon talk about their stories following Kirk Cousins around as well as Segun Olubi at their football camps. The pair also discuss Maxx Crosb…
First and 10 Podcast: Observations Ahead of the Raiders Minicamp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
A familiar face returns to the Vegas Nation: First and 10 Podcast and joins Adam Hill to discuss their takeaways and observations from the Raiders rebuild leading in to the team's mandatory minicamp in June.
FIRST AND 10 Podcast: Recapping Week Two of Raiders OTAs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:00
In this episode of the FIRST AND 10 Podcast, Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Ed Graney discuss the latest from Raiders OTAs, recap what Offensive Coordinator Andrew Janocko told the media in his first press conference in th…
First and 10 Podcast: What to take away from Raiders OTAs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:51
Vegas Nation's Heidi Fang and Adam Hill take a look at one of the team's first sessions with head coach Klint Kubiak at the helm, how Fernando Mendoza and Kirk Cousins look on the field, Maxx Crosby working his way back,…
FIRST AND 10 PODCAST: Breaking Down the Raiders 2026 Schedule [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:55
Vegas Nation's Heidi Fang and Adam Hill break down the Raiders 2026 schedule, and take a look at why it includes no primetime games or international games, assess the strength of schedule, and Station Casinos Chuck Espos…