Ball Games And Beyond

This week on Just Pod Baby, Evan discusses Josh McDaniels decision to kick a field goal on 4th and 4 versus the Steelers and why it was the wrong choice.  Is the seat of Josh McDaniels getting warmer and will he make it through the season as the Raiders head coach.

This week on Just Pod Baby, host Evan Groat recaps the Raiders embarrassing loss to the Bills and details the teams struggles on offense and defense.  In segment two, Steelers reporter, Ray Fittipaldo from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins the show to preview the Raiders-Steelers primetime matchup.   

This week on Just Pod Baby, Evan recaps the Raiders Week one win versus the Broncos and gives his thoughts on the performance of Tyree Wilson and why he believes Wilson is the ultimate boom or bust player.  In segment two, Bills reporter, Ryan O’Halloran from the Buffalo News joins the show to preview the Raiders-Bills matchup.  

This week on Just Pod Baby, host Evan Groat discusses the fallout from the Chandler Jones situation and what it means for youngsters like Tyree Wilson and Malcolm Koonce.  Other topics on the show this week include, Josh Jacobs and how much of a workload he will receive after missing all of training camp.  Case Keefer from the Las Vegas Sun joins the show in segment two to preview this weeks matchup versus the Denver Broncos.  

The Raiders were victorious again in their second preseason contest with a 34-17 win over the Los Angeles Rams.  This week on Just Pod Baby, hear Evan’s thoughts on the debut of Jimmy Garoppolo, the legend of Aidan O’Connell that continues to grow, and two other players who helped their case to make the roster.  Other discussion this week includes what position battles remain in the final preseason game and weeks of camp.   

Just Pod Baby recaps the Raiders preseason week one win over the 49ers.  Hear host, Evan Groat, give his thoughts on the game including the performances by the defense, Aidan O’Connell and Zamir White.

The Raiders wrapped up two days of joint practices with the 49ers ahead of Sunday’s preseason game and the major storyline continues to be the Raiders defense and their ability to create turnovers.  While the reports have been mostly positive with the are you buying the hype surrounding the Raiders defense?  In segment two, sports reporter from News 8 Now in Las Vegas, Logan Reever joins the show to give his thoughts on what he has observed at training camp.

Just Pod Baby is back with the first new episode since the start of training camp 2023.  It’s a season of change and transition for the Raiders with several new faces on the roster as year two of the Josh McDaniels era begins.  On this episode, host Evan Groat discusses the news and headlines from the first few days of camp and is joined in segment two by guest MarioTovar, founder of the Raider Ramble.  

On the latest episode of Just Pod Baby, host Evan Groat focuses on the contract stalemate between the Raiders and Josh Jacobs.  The two sides have until Monday, July 17th to work out a long term deal. In segment two, reporter and editor at the Raider Ramble, Alex Monfreda joins the show to discuss why he believes the Raiders mishandled the entire situation with Jacobs as well as other training camp headlines.   

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.