On the latest Raiders Talk Podcast, co-hosts Scott Bair and Josh Schrock take a look back at the 2016 Raiders team that last made the playoffs and compare that squad to the talent on this season’s roster, and whether this group can have a similar surge into the postseason.
(4:05) Reasons for optimism after 2019 season
(5:55) What made the 2016 Raiders squad so good?
(7:40) One key stat explains why Derek Carr was so good in 2016
(9:47) Why Carr is viewed differently despite better numbers
(16:38) Khalil Mack’s influence on Raiders and their 2016 squad
(19:40) Why 2016 was only a flash in the pan
(20:32) Comparing the 2016 offense to the 2020 roster, position by position
(27:55) Comparing the 2016 defense to the 2020 roster, position by position
(38:27) Could 2020 team surge into the playoffs, like the 2016 team did?
(39:46) Does current squad have a better chance to sustain success?
John Pagano discusses play-calling philosophy, influences and guiding the Raiders defense down the home stretch
Raiders CB TJ Carrie's tale of perseverance, how made the NFL after open-heart surgery
Celebrity chef/Raiders super fan Guy Fieri dishes on his friendship with Ken Stabler, and why he never had to buy a ticket in Oakland
9: Director of Player Personnel Joey Clinkscales breaks down Raiders big-picture plan
8: OC Todd Downing on Raiders offensive identity, his 'world-class' QB
HOF executive Ron Wolf on Reggie McKenzie, Al Davis and Raiders glory days
Former Raiders QB Rich Gannon discusses current group and early 2000s success
Legendary WR Cliff Branch on HOF, Raiders golden age
Raiders LB Nicholas Morrow on his improbable journey to an NFL roster
Raiders DL Mario Edwards discusses dealing with early fame, recent injuries and resurgent play
Raiders QB Derek Carr discusses growth from a heartbreaking injury and the pros/cons of celebrity
Raiders WR Amari Cooper on his greatest influences, and why he started a book club
Broadcaster/former Raiders LB Matt Millen talks about Raiders past and present
Raiders S Karl Joseph playing like old self after trying rookie year
Raiders OL Kelechi Osemele discusses "life-changing" offseason travels
Former NFL agent Joel Corry looks at how Raiders can lock down Carr, Mack and Jackson
Rookie LB Marquel Lee talks about his journey to the Raiders
Raiders legend Jim Plunkett suggests how to make Connor Cook comfortable
Raiders QB coach Todd Downing on Matt McGloin taking over for Derek Carr
Raiders LT Donald Penn discusses his best season yet, a fantasy football obsession and how going undrafted helped shape his career.
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