RAIDERS SQUAD SHOW: Las Vegas RAIDERS switching to 3-4 DEFENSE | MENDOZA top PROSPECT in DRAFT?

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🗓️ 26 February 2026

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

On this episode of Raiders Squad Show, Lincoln Kennedy, Q Myers, and Shantelle Chand break down everything from Klint Kubiak’s media session to the Raiders’ potential draft and free agency moves. Kubiak discusses Rob Leonard’s transition to a 3-4 base defense and what that schematic shift means for Maxx Crosby and the defensive front. He also shares his thoughts on JPJ and the offensive line, what stands out about quarterback Fernando Mendoza, and why he says he “signed up for a challenge” in Las Vegas. Plus, GM John Spytek expresses confidence that Maxx Crosby will remain in the Silver & Black, emphasizing their strong relationship and Crosby’s daily presence in the building. With 10 draft picks this year, could the Raiders be aggressive and make a trade before or during the NFL Draft? We debate which position makes the most sense to target. The Titans have released center Lloyd Cushenberry after his 4-year, $50 million deal — should the Raiders pursue him, or is Tyler Linderbaum the real priority in free agency? And with ESPN’s Dan Graziano reporting that Las Vegas is one of four teams in the mix for Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr., we discuss whether trading for the talented wide receiver makes sense given his team-friendly contract. Finally, Mel Kiper calls Fernando Mendoza the best player in the draft — we play the audio and react live. Is the hype real? Raider Nation, tap in and join the conversation.

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0:00.0	Hey, what's up, Raider Nation? So obviously there's been a lot of talk about Fernando Mendoza, but despite the fact of all the negative comments about him, there are some positive thoughts. We'll get into what Mel Kuyper said on today's episode.
0:14.4	What up, Raider Nation? Free agency, is that a frenzy? Should the Raiders be making some plays from some offensive linemen that are out there?
0:22.8	We'll talk about that and more coming up next.
0:29.2	3-4 defense. The Raiders are going to a base 3-4 defense according to their head coach Clint Kubiak, so that'll be part of the show as well. Let's get it. It's the Raiders squad.
0:33.9	Raider Nation, it's time. This is the Raiders squad.
0:38.4	Everything Las Vegas Raiders every week.
0:41.5	Covering all the big hits and game-changing plays from The Death Star in the Desert.
0:46.9	The way only the locked-on podcast network can.
0:50.9	Commitment to excellence starts here.
0:53.4	The Raiders Squad show starts now.
0:58.7	Oh, a little bit of a Q solo.
1:00.4	Q gets to solo because he's an indie doing his thing,
1:03.1	working these late hours.
1:04.6	So we got to give Q his respect on YouTube and give him the Q solo.
1:07.9	You know what I'm saying?
1:08.8	But remember, Raider Nation, if you like the content,
1:10.8	make sure to hit that like and subscribe button. You can also find this on the audio side if you're watching this on YouTube. So wherever you find your shows and podcasts, you can find us there as well. Just quickly to mention, I know there were some technical difficulties earlier in the week, but the Lockdown Network, this show is still a free show. So keep that in mind.
1:29.1	They're just dealing with some technical difficulties on the audio side if it wasn't pushed to
1:32.8	Spotify or Apple Podcasts. But we are getting someone to look into that. So hopefully it's a little
1:37.9	bit smoother. But nonetheless, lots to get into on this episode in that fourth and final
1:42.6	segment. As we always do, Link and Q are going to be taking some of your questions and comments.
1:47.5	So we will be getting into that as well.
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