Asher Mathews

Former Raiders blogger, now just an involved fan.

Host of the Don't Ruin This For Me podcast (@DoNotRuinThis)!

[Asher Mathews @AsherMathews]

Nation, I'm excited to share that I've started a podcast with some childhood friends where we relive cherished movies, etc. from growing up.

Episode 1 is about The Land Before Time and is now live. I'd love for you to check it out and let me know what you think!

[Don't Ruin This For Me Podcast @DoNotRuinThis]

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[Sam Warren @samwarren83]

Raiders DB Taron Johnson was present at today’s OTA practice.

📸@Raiders

[Vincent Bonsignore @VinnyBonsignore]

For anyone worried about Nakobe Dean not being at @Raiders OTAs...stop worrying.

Nothing to be concerned about.

Carry on.

[Doug Farrar ✍ @NFL_DougFarrar]

Certainly up there. I’d go with the 1972-73 Raiders, who had four future Hall of Famers (Art Shell, Gene Upshaw, Jim Otto, and Bob Brown). 80% of your starting line winding up in Canton is just nuts.

[Raiders Wire @TheRaidersWire]

We take a shot at predicting what the Raiders 53-man roster will look like come the regular season.

📸 Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images https://t.co/FwZP4IZvtX

[Ryan Dunleavy @rydunleavy]

Former @BUFootball QB Sawyer Robertson is in #Giants camp as a tryout. There was some buzz about him as a draft pick so Im surprised he didnt sign anywhere as UDFA. No UDFA QBs here so have to think he has a shot to be added to the 90-man roster here #SicEm

[Asher Mathews @AsherMathews]

LV at 3

[Daniel Jeremiah @MoveTheSticks]

Which Teams Made Most of Their Picks?
- 150 points for player ranked 1st overall, 149 for player ranked 2nd …

- Players outside Top 150 = 0 points

- 150 expected points for 1st overall pick, 149 for 2nd overall pick …

 - Picks outside Top 150 = 0 expected points

[Asher Mathews @AsherMathews]

I like this move

[Tristen Kuhn @KuhnTristen]

The #Raiders have officially relisted IPP athlete Laki Tasi at DT, Tasi originally signed as a DT, moved to OL last season and seems to be settled back at NT

Could be in the mix for late 2026, most likely 2027. Just 22 years old, still learning a lot of the game but NT a far more natural fit and time working with the OL should provide a good understanding of run concepts, assignments, and blocking tendencies

[TB EGO @TomBradyEgo]

NFL Logos if they were Star Wars themed

[Ted Nguyen @FB_FilmAnalysis]

Trading a first for a WR that’s about to turn 29 when the team has taken so many correct steps in an actual rebuild is one of the worst things the raiders could do

[Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal]

The internet's newest obsession is this Japanese man who uses AI to insert himself into classic movies.

Sad he can’t be nominated for an Oscar 😂

Source: ai_am_furufuru IG

[Houston Stressans @TexansCommenter]

Behind the scenes of Raiders GM John Spytek accepting a trading with the Houston Texans:

“Think I want to do the Houston one. Y’all feel good about it? Worth the risk? Good deal. My heart gets going with these.”

After drafting Treydan Stukes at 38:
“I love trading. Especially when it works out.”

[Dov Kleiman @NFL_DovKleiman]

Insane: Jon Gruden’s son and Raiders strength and conditioning coach Deuce broke the powerlifting record last night for his weight class in Las Vegas.

Deuce is 5'6" and weighs 181 pounds.

He won with a 483-pound bench press.

🤯🤯🤯

[Ryan McFadden @ryanmcfadden_]

Mendoza on if he would join Indiana on its visit to the White House on May 11, also the first day of #Raiders OTAs: “I gotta prove myself. I can’t miss practice. …As a rookie, I don’t think that’s a good look. I’m trying to best serve my teammates, and I don't know if that'd be accomplishing that goal.”

[Adam Levitan @adamlevitan]

Former Patriots and Raiders DT Richard Seymour has some legit results in poker tournaments, including yesterday. Has to be one of the best ex-athletes.

[Dominic Lavoie @dominicjlavoie]

#Raiders WR Jack Bech in the house tonight.

#RaiderNation  | #ForgedInGold

[Warren Sharp @SharpFootball]

Fernando Mendoza to the Raiders

Deadly accurate ->

79% of throws were on-target

#1 in class

75% on-target throw rate on 3rd/4th down

#1 in class

MUCH higher floor for the Raiders in 2026 and beyond

[Matt Holder @MHolder95]

Malik Benson has the highest YPRR vs Zone of the WRs listed here

[Matt Holder @MHolder95]

Wanted to test the Darren McFadden-Mike Washington comparison, and they have pretty similar athletic profiles

Same 40 time and broad jump, Wash has more mass, longer arms and a better vertical, while DMC had better agility numbers

(h/t @MathBomb) #Raiders

[Asher Mathews @AsherMathews]

@Mortis37 I assure you I am relaxed

[Asher Mathews @AsherMathews]

This #Raiders draft feels solid but unsettled to me. I like the players. Lots of athleticism, lots of upside.

I'm unclear of the role of many (and that's okay).

-Is Stukes a safety? Nickel?

-Where will Crawford play? OLB? Is he a designated pass rusher or can he okay 3 downs?

[Asher Mathews @AsherMathews]

@Publius29 That's a good point