The Raiders are officially in rebuild territory — so this week, Jesse Merrick brings on Cody Alexander of MatchQuarters.com, one of the best defensive minds in football, to break down how the Raiders can actually fix this roster.

Cody gives an AFC West insider perspective on everything:

• Whether the reports about Pete Carroll forcing a Shane Waldron-style offense on Chip Kelly are true

• How involved Pete really is in the defense

• Why the Raiders’ scheme and personnel look so disjointed

• Why the secondary and interior defense have to be completely rebuilt

• How to construct a modern defense around Maxx Crosby

• What the offense must change to regain an identity

We also dive deep into the miscommunication, low blitz rates, coverage breakdowns, and roster flaws that have defined this season — plus why teams like the Browns provide a roadmap the Raiders haven’t followed.

Then we shift into true rebuild mode, as Cody lays out how to turn this roster over, where the Raiders should invest resources, and what a realistic path forward looks like for fans desperate for hope.

And yes — we even look ahead to this weekend’s matchup.

If you want a clear, honest, expert-level breakdown of what’s wrong with the Raiders — and how to fix it — this is the episode you don’t want to miss.

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