Ex-raiders Star Calls for Mcdaniels' Arrest Over Franchise Damage

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Sam Darnold, quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, defended the Raiders' decision-making regarding their quarterback situation.

Pro Football Network - Former Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels is criticized by former Raiders players.

Heavy NFL - A former first-round pick of the Las Vegas Raiders is calling for McDaniels' arrest.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - The Raiders are combining veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins with rookie Fernando Mendoza and new head coach Klint Kubiak in a strategic gamble.

Heavy NFL - The Las Vegas Raiders finished with the worst record in the 2025 NFL season, prompting a full rebuild under general manager John Spytek.

Pro Football Network - Players are accusing McDaniels of "sabotaging" the Raiders franchise.

Heavy NFL - The former first-round pick claims McDaniels "ruined" the team after a playoff run.

WHERE:

Pro Football Network - The criticism is directed at the Las Vegas Raiders franchise.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - Darnold stated, "Klint’s going to be great," in response to critics of the Raiders' new approach.

Heavy NFL - The former player believes McDaniels dismantled the team, leading to its decline after a successful playoff appearance.

Sam Darnold, the quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, has come to the defense of the Raiders' decision-making regarding their quarterback situation. The Raiders are making a strategic gamble by combining veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins with rookie Fernando Mendoza and new head coach Klint Kubiak. Darnold expressed confidence in the new leadership, stating, "Klint’s going to be great," in response to critics of the Raiders' approach.