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In this episode of the First and 10 Podcast, Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon recap the Raiders preseason, talk about the Silver and Black's loss to the 49ers, Fernando Mendoza, 53-man roster decisions and more. Plus, Station Casinos Race & Sportsbook Director Chuck Esposito joins the show to give odds on the Raiders-Dolphins Week One game.
After starting running back Ashton Jeanty went down with an injury in the last week of training camp, Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon analyze the depth of the Raiders running back room, take a look at who needs to step up in the team's final preseason game, and where Fernando Mendoza could be on the QB depth chart.
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon recap how Fernando Mendoza fared in his second preseason outing, take a look at where position battles stand with some of the defensive players and between the kickers, and Station Casinos' Chuck Esposito talks NFL odds with Heidi Fang.
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon give their observations on positional battles, how the Raiders offense fared against the Texans top-rated defense and discuss the progress Fernando Mendoza is making as the team goes up against Texans in joint practices in Houston.
In this episode of the First and 10 Podcast, Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon dive into the 27-14 loss the Raiders suffered to the Cardinals in the Silver and Black's preseason opener. The pair talk Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza, the defense and Klint Kubiak's first go-round as an NFL head coach. Heidi Fang joins the show with Station Casinos Race & Sportsbook Director Chuck Esposito to talk about the latest promotions happening at Station Casinos, and some preseason action to look out for.
Vegas Nation's Sam Gordon and Adam Hill take to the field to deliver the First & 10 Podcast live from the Raiders Open Practice at Allegiant Stadium.
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon discuss what went down when Maxx Crosby and Kirk Cousins got into an altercation at Raiders Training Camp, and talk about the ongoing competitions between the quarterbacks, kickers and more. And Station Casinos' Chuck Esposito breaks down preseason betting odds with Heidi Fang.
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon take a look at which players are making their case to make the 53-man roster at Raiders Training Camp, and update on the progress Fernando Mendoza and other draft picks are making.
With another Raiders training camp in the books, Vegas Nation's Sam Gordon and Adam HIll discuss some of the growing pains Fernando Mendoza is having, the battle between Kansei Matsuzawa and Matt Gay at kicker, what players are impressing in practice and more.
In this episode of the First and 10 Podcast, Sam Gordon and Adam Hill give their early observations from Raiders Training Camp on Kirk Cousins being named starter, Maxx Crosby's recovery, what to make of the offensive line and more.
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon break down what to watch as Raiders training camp closes in with rookies reporting to the team's headquarters, positional battles, players who need to prove their worth and discuss the contracts that Fernando Mendoza and Jermod McCoy signed this week.
In this episode of the FIRST AND 10 Podcast, Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon briefly share their thoughts on UFC 329 in Las Vegas headlined by Conor McGregor's return and subsequent injury, Maxx Crosby's comments on how this is his "best offseason" despite the knee surgery, as well as unpacking the 2026 Sack Summit and promote the new Kirk Cousins feature article Adam wrote. Also, the pair discuss the 50th anniversary for Station Casinos, and promos their properties are running.
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon break down the changes made on offense and defense, how the team is embracing the rebuild, what could happen with Maxx Crosby as the team regroups before July's training camp.
In this episode of the FIRST AND 10 Podcast, Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon talk about their stories following Kirk Cousins around as well as Segun Olubi at their football camps. The pair also discuss Maxx Crosby's rap career, Keyron Crawford signing his rookie deal, and 2026 training camp dates.
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon dissect what to make of key position group battles ahead of the Raiders' July Training Camp, what Kirk Cousins' role truly is and discuss if the team should look into QB Brendan Sorsby in the NFL Supplemental Draft.
A familiar face returns to the Vegas Nation: First and 10 Podcast and joins Adam Hill to discuss their takeaways and observations from the Raiders rebuild leading in to the team's mandatory minicamp in June.
In this episode of the FIRST AND 10 Podcast, Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Ed Graney discuss the latest from Raiders OTAs, recap what Offensive Coordinator Andrew Janocko told the media in his first press conference in the position and talked about Tre Tucker's comments on Fernando Mendoza, the wide receiver room and more. The pair also discussed the latest Stanley Cup Final and NBA title odds at Station Casinos STN Sports, as the NBA and NHL seasons wind down.
Vegas Nation's Heidi Fang and Adam Hill take a look at one of the team's first sessions with head coach Klint Kubiak at the helm, how Fernando Mendoza and Kirk Cousins look on the field, Maxx Crosby working his way back, and hear from Eric Stokes on his growht with the Raiders.
Vegas Nation's Heidi Fang and Adam Hill break down the Raiders 2026 schedule, and take a look at why it includes no primetime games or international games, assess the strength of schedule, and Station Casinos Chuck Esposito reveals some of the early odds on NFL games.
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill gives his takeaways from the Raiders Rookie Minicamp and hear from the top draft picks for the team. Station Casinos Chuck Esposito gives the numbers on the Kentucky Derby and more.
With the Raiders 2026 draft in the books, Vegas Nation's Adam Hill breaks down the draft class, speaks on which player is a homerun pick, the team moving on from DE Tyree WIlson, and answers fan questions.
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Ed Graney discuss Fernando Mendoza's first day in Las Vegas, and break down the Raiders' three draft picks from Day Two of the NFL Draft as well as giving a preview of Day Three. And Chuck Esposito from Station Casinos on NBA, NHL Futures and the Kentucky Derby.
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Ed Graney recap the Raiders selecting QB Fernando Mendoza first overall in the 2026 NFL Draft and look ahead to possible options for Day 2.
Vegas Nation's Callie Fin and Adam Hill execute their own mock draft and discuss which of their 10 draft selections would help build the Raiders roster. Heidi Fang is joined by Chuck Esposito from Station Casinos to talk about NFL Draft Props and local draft events.
Vegas Nation's Ed Graney and Adam Hill take a look at how Kirk Cousins fits the Raiders plans for the future, analyze whether or not he'll be the team's starting QB for the season, how possibly drafting a rookie QB would stir things up for the veteran, and talk about offseason training programs getting underway for the Silver & Black. Chuck Esposito from Station Casinos joins Heidi Fang to discuss some NFL betting options and more.
