FIRST AND 10 PODCAST: Who Needs to Step Up on the Raiders?
Summary
Hosts Adam Hill and Sam Gordon discuss the Raiders wrapping up training camp, focusing on Ashton Gentry’s ankle injury and its impact on the backfield depth. They analyze rookie QB Fernando Mendoza’s development, the wide receivers’ response to coach Clint Kubiak’s criticism, and Brock Bowers’ dominant performance. The episode also covers upcoming roster decisions, including the quarterback competition and final cuts before the preseason finale against the 49ers.
Topics discussed
Intro: Training camp wrap-up and Ashton Gentry injury news
Ashton Gentry ankle injury details and 'power of prayer'
Running back depth concerns and Mike Washington's role
Brock Bowers' dominance and fantasy outlook
Wide receiver group struggles and Kubiak's criticism
Roster bubble players and upcoming cut-down day
Fernando Mendoza's rookie development and mistakes
Mendoza's growth under pressure and future reps plan
Quarterback competition: O'Connell vs. Mendoza
Outro: Waiver wire strategy and subscription promo
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