RaiderNation - At what point did you feel comfortable knowing that Fernando Mendoza was the guy?
27:45 - Amber Theoharis (SiriusXM - NFL/Silver & Black Show) joins us to talk all things Raiders with her reaction to the draft and her impression of Mendoza on and off the field
49:10 - Nick Shook (NFL Network) has the latest around the NFL, and breaks down his article "Ranking the top 15 NFL quarterbacks on rookie contracts in 2026", including Mendoza and O'Connell
1:16:11 - Joaquin Ruiz (Bears Insider - Cal) gives us a deep dive on rookie CB Hezekiah Masses out of Cal, and tells us what the 5th rd pick will bring to the defense and the secondary
We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We recap the Raiders Hispanic Football HOF event on Tuesday, and hear from inductees Jim Plunkett, Ron Rivera and Anthony Munoz

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<li>RaiderNation - At what point did you feel comfortable knowing that Fernando Mendoza was the guy?</li>
<li>27:45&nbsp;- Amber Theoharis (SiriusXM - NFL/Silver &amp; Black Show) joins us to talk all things Raiders with her reaction to the draft and her impression of Mendoza on and off the field</li>
<li>49:10 - Nick Shook (NFL Network) has the latest around the NFL, and breaks down his article "Ranking the top 15 NFL quarterbacks on rookie contracts in 2026", including Mendoza and O'Connell</li>
<li>1:16:11&nbsp;- Joaquin Ruiz (Bears Insider - Cal) gives us a deep dive on rookie CB Hezekiah Masses out of Cal, and tells us what the 5th rd pick will bring to the defense and the secondary</li>
<li>We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We recap the Raiders Hispanic Football HOF event on Tuesday, and hear from inductees Jim Plunkett, Ron Rivera and Anthony Munoz</li>
</ul>

Q taps into the heart and soul of Raider Nation on the Daily, with great topics, great guests and most importantly with you Raider Nation. Your Radio Station, your show Unnecessary Roughness on Raider Nation Radio 920

 

 

Q taps into the heart and soul of Raider Nation on the Daily, with great topics, great guests and most importantly with you Raider Nation. Your Radio Station, your show Unnecessary Roughness on Raider Nation Radio 920
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Unnecessary Roughness with Q Myers

Q taps into the heart and soul of Raider Nation on the Daily, with great topics, great guests and most importantly with you Raider Nation. Your Radio Station, your show Unnecessary Roughness on Raider Nation Radio 920

THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT FERNANDO

RaiderNation - What second year player or players are you most excited about, and why?
27:39 - Paul Gutierrez (Raiders.com) Mr. Gutierrez shares his takeaways from rookie camp and what he's seen from Mendoza, and gets us ready for tonight's Raiders Celbracion de Futbol event
47:33 - Mackenzie Hamilton (Arizona Wildcats Reporter) helps us get to know Treydan Stukes and Dalton Johnson, the two rookie Safeties from AZ, and what they're bringing to the Raiders
We also hear from Stukes during Raiders rookie minicamp, and how he's feeling about his NFL journey 
1:13:33 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) compares the excitement of the Texans drafting CJ Stroud to the Raiders drafting Mendoza, and gives his thoughts on what Spytek/Kubiak have done this offseason
1:35:22 - Greg Auman (Fox Sports - Bucs) comes by with his article "2026 NFL Breakout Candidates: 10 Second-Year Players Poised to Make a Leap", which includes Raiders WR Jack Bech
We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): ESPN's Dan Orlovsky breaks down some film of Fernando Mendoza while with Indiana against Ohio St. last season

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<li>RaiderNation - What second year player or players are you most excited about, and why?</li>
<li>27:39&nbsp;- Paul Gutierrez (Raiders.com) Mr. Gutierrez shares his takeaways from rookie camp and what he's seen from Mendoza, and gets us ready for tonight's Raiders Celbracion de Futbol event</li>
<li>47:33 - Mackenzie Hamilton (Arizona Wildcats Reporter) helps us get to know Treydan Stukes and Dalton Johnson, the two rookie Safeties from AZ, and what they're bringing to the Raiders</li>
<li>We also hear from Stukes&nbsp;during Raiders rookie minicamp, and how he's feeling about his NFL journey&nbsp;</li>
<li>1:13:33&nbsp;- John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) compares the excitement of the Texans drafting CJ Stroud to the Raiders drafting Mendoza, and gives his thoughts on what Spytek/Kubiak have done this offseason</li>
<li>1:35:22 - Greg Auman (Fox Sports - Bucs) comes by with his article "2026 NFL Breakout Candidates: 10 Second-Year Players Poised to Make a Leap", which includes Raiders WR Jack Bech</li>
<li>We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): ESPN's Dan Orlovsky breaks down some film of Fernando Mendoza while with Indiana against Ohio St. last season</li>
</ul>

VIVA LOS RAIDERS

RaiderNation - What is it that makes you feel confident in this coaching staff? Their history, track record, experience, or because they are new? This feels like the start of something special... When was the last time you had that feeling with this team?
27:25 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst/Tackle For Loss TV) drops some knowledge on rookie minicamp and his experiences from it, and his insight on the team and... pizza rolls!
We hear from OL Trey Zuhn during rookie minicamp over the weekend, and what he'll bring to the team, while potentially providing a much-needed boost to the o-line
1:14:50 - Justin Dunk (3 Down Nation - Toronto) gives us a deep dive on UDFA OT Niklas Henning, who the Raiders plucked out of the CFL, and what the rookie could bring to the Silver & Black 
1:35:56 - Brandy Flores (LV Sports Network) stops by to break down all the action from the Benavidez vs. Ramirez fight card over the weekend, and some thoughts on the Raiders
We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Former NFL G, Willie Colon believes the Raiders have unfinished business this season and we absolutely agree

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<li>RaiderNation - What is it that makes you feel confident in this coaching staff? Their history, track record, experience, or because they are new? This feels like the start of something special... When was the last time you had that feeling with this team?</li>
<li>27:25&nbsp;- Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst/Tackle For Loss TV) drops some knowledge on rookie minicamp and his experiences from it, and his insight on the team and... pizza rolls!</li>
<li>We hear from OL Trey Zuhn during rookie minicamp over the weekend, and what he'll bring to the team, while potentially providing a much-needed boost to the o-line</li>
<li>1:14:50 - Justin Dunk (3 Down Nation - Toronto) gives us a deep dive on UDFA OT Niklas Henning, who the Raiders plucked out of the CFL, and what the rookie could bring to the Silver &amp; Black&nbsp;</li>
<li>1:35:56&nbsp;- Brandy Flores (LV Sports Network) stops by to break down all the action from the Benavidez vs. Ramirez fight card over the weekend, and some thoughts on the Raiders</li>
<li>We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Former NFL G, Willie Colon believes the Raiders have unfinished business this season and we absolutely agree</li>
</ul>

THE START OF SOMETHING SPECIAL

RaiderNation - Who or what are you most interested in learning about at rookie minicamp today and throughout the weekend?
27:50 - Sam Warren (The Athletic - Raiders) checks in with his insight on the Raiders and their draft, and what he'll be focused on during Raiders rookie minicamp this weekend
48:07 - Tyler Dragon (USA Today Sports) breaks down his article, "NFL free agents: Projecting landing spots for best players still available", and some potential WR options for the Raiders
1:18:12- Keyshawn Davis (Lightweight Pro Boxer) caught up with LVSN's Brandy Flores to talk Pro Boxing and his upcoming vs. Nahir Albright on May 16th
1:27:13 - Sean Zittel (Vegas Sports Today) joins Q and Brandy with his thoughts on this weekend's fight card
1:36:57 - John Veneri (Hawaii FB pxp) gives us our first look at UDFA rookie Kicker, Kansei Matsuzawa aka the Tokyo Toe, and it sounds like he will fit in well with the Silver & Black
We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Ohio St. DC Matt Patricia talks about Fernando Mendoza's toughness and CBS Sports' James Palmer weighs in on CB Jermod McCoy's potential

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<li>RaiderNation - Who or what are you most interested in learning about at rookie minicamp today and throughout the weekend?</li>
<li>27:50&nbsp;- Sam Warren (The Athletic - Raiders) checks in with his insight on the Raiders and their draft, and what he'll be focused on during Raiders rookie minicamp this weekend</li>
<li>48:07 - Tyler Dragon (USA Today Sports) breaks down his article, "NFL free agents: Projecting landing spots for best players still available", and some potential WR options for the Raiders</li>
<li>1:18:12- Keyshawn Davis (Lightweight Pro Boxer) caught up with LVSN's Brandy Flores to talk Pro Boxing and his upcoming vs. Nahir Albright on May 16th</li>
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<li>1:27:13&nbsp;- Sean Zittel (Vegas Sports Today) joins Q and Brandy with his thoughts on this weekend's fight card</li>
<li>1:36:57&nbsp;-&nbsp;John Veneri (Hawaii FB pxp) gives us our first look at UDFA rookie Kicker, Kansei Matsuzawa aka the Tokyo Toe, and it sounds like he will fit in well with the Silver &amp; Black</li>
<li>We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Ohio St. DC Matt Patricia talks about Fernando Mendoza's toughness and CBS Sports' James Palmer weighs in on CB Jermod McCoy's potential</li>
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THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT FERNANDO

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