Will the Raiders Actually Be Any Good This Year?

Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/SILVERWeek 1 is finally here. So what can we actually expect from the Las Vegas Raiders in 2026?With training camp and the preseason behind us and the Raiders' roster officially set, Jesse Merrick and former Raiders wide receiver Ryan Hoag take a complete look at this team heading into the regular season. They dive into where the Raiders can find success, their biggest weaknesses, what the offense and defense should actually look like, and the areas that could ultimately define their season.On today's show: Kirk Cousins + Klint Kubiak: What will this Raiders offense actually look like?Ashton Jeanty + Mike Washington Jr.: Can the running game become the identity of the offense?Brock Bowers: How can Kubiak move his biggest weapon around to create mismatches?The WR question: Who can step up and give Cousins another reliable weapon?Maxx Crosby + the pass rush: Who generates pressure when teams key on Maxx?Rob Leonard's defense: Expect more blitzes, disguises, and manufactured pressure?Quay Walker + Nakobe Dean: An upgraded LB room, but are there still concerns in coverage?The young secondary: What can we expect from the Raiders' new-look defensive backfield?Raiders vs. Dolphins: An early look at the Week 1 matchup and why running — and stopping the run — could decide it.QUESTION OF THE DAY: What part of this Raiders team are you MOST confident in entering Week 1 — and what area concerns you the most?Drop your answer in the comments and let us know.Make sure you LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for Raiders news, analysis, game previews, postgame reaction, and firsthand coverage throughout the 2026 NFL season. Subscribe to the FREE Silver & Black Sports Network Newsletter at SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork.com. Follow SBSN:X: / jessesbsnInstagram: / silverandblacksportsnetworkTikTok: / silverandblacksportsnetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Silver-Black-Sports-Network-61563125927573/#Raiders #RaiderNation #LasVegasRaiders #NFL #RaidersVsDolphins

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