Just Pod Baby! - A Las Vegas Raiders Podcast

This week on Just Pod Baby, host Evan Groat discusses the contract situation with Josh Jacobs as he still has yet to sign his franchise tag.  Evan examines the possibility of a training camp holdout by Jacobs and what should the Raiders plan B at running back be if Jacobs misses games to start the season.  In segment two, the behind enemy lines tour continues with Tyler Schoon, host of the Guilty As Charged podcast, covering the Los Angles Chargers.  

This week on Just Pod Baby, host Evan Groat discusses his biggest takeaways from the past offseason and what it means for the 2023 season.  Also this week Just Pod Baby goes behind enemy lines and welcomes in Chiefs beat writer, Jesse Newell, from the KC Star to give an update on the Chiefs.

The Raiders wrapped up their mandatory three day mini camp this week and on this new episode of Just Pod Baby, host Evan Groat discusses the headlines from camp including Divine Deablo’s new role on defense.  Other topics on this episode include the latest with Josh Jacobs contract situation, an update with Jimmy G’s timetable to return, and why Evan refuses to drink the Aidan O’Connell kool-aid.

This week the Raiders began their offseason training activities at team headquarters in Henderson and there was plenty to talk about as we learned that QB Jimmy Garoppolo had foot surgery in March.  Josh McDaniels and Davante Adams addressed the media, host Evan Groat gives his thoughts on some of the comments that were made.  In segment two, Kristopher Knox from Bleacher Report joins the show to discuss three candidates that he believes are primed for a breakout seasons in Las Vegas.

This week on Just Pod Baby, Evan breakdown the Raiders 2023 schedule including games he is most looking forward to and discusses where the Raiders rank according to strength of schedule.  Also, Evan gives his way too early win loss record for the Raiders following the release of the schedule.

The 2023 NFL draft is now in the books and on this episode of Just Pod Baby, host Evan Groat gives you his his thoughts on the Las Vegas Raiders rookie class.  Notre Dame football beat writer, Pete Sampson, from The Athletic joins the show to give an insiders perspective on who the Raiders are getting in tight end Michael Mayer both on and off the field.

The Raiders made Tyree Wilson, edge rusher from Texas Tech their selection in round one of the 2023 NFL draft and Evan breaks down the pick in this instant reaction episode of Just Pod Baby

The NFL Draft is less than a week away and on this episode of Just Pod Baby, host Evan Groat completes a 5 round mock draft and gives his analysis on each pick.  In segment two, Eric Edholm, lead draft writer from NFL.com joins to show to give his thoughts on the latest draft rumors and what the Raiders need to accomplish in the 2023 draft.

Host Evan Groat is back at it this week on Just Pod Baby.  With the draft less than two weeks away, hear Evan give you his overview of the Raiders draft and his list of top five positions of need and which prospects he has highlighted on his list.  In segment two, Senior NFL analyst from Bleacher Report, Brent Sobleski joins the show to give his take on all things related to the draft including the top quarterbacks, Jalen Carter and much more.  

Dave Ziegler and the Raiders have been busy in free agency adding many new players to the roster.  This week on Just Pod Baby, Evan tries to make sense of some of the moves and discusses why the pressure is on Ziegler and company to draft well.