Silver & Black Sports Network

In today's episode of the Silver and Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down the Jakorian Bennett trade for Thomas Booker IV and dives into what it means for the Raiders going forward. Then Jesse Merrick and long-time Las Vegas Sports Writer Willie Ramirez delve into the current state of the Raiders, they discuss the promising outlook for Jonah Laulu, the dynamics of the defense, and the potential comeback of Devin White. The conversation also touches on the impact of rookie Ashton Geanty and concludes with predictions for the Raiders' upcoming season, emphasizing the team's potential for improvement from last season. Then Jesse wraps up the pod by diving into some takeaways from practice and discussing whether the starters will play in the preseason. 

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00:00 Intro
00:52 Breaking down the Jakorian Bennett for Thomas Booker Trade
07:17 Willie's take on what he's seen at practice 
10:45 Spotlight on Jonah Laulu
16:01 Defensive Insights and Team Chemistry
18:04 Devin White's Comeback Story
23:07 Ashton Jeanty: The Pro-Ready Rookie
26:47 Predictions for the Raiders' Season
35:12 Will the starters play in Seattle?
36:07 Practice takeaways