Raider Nation has spoken.

Over the weekend, we asked fans to weigh in on the Las Vegas Raiders’ latest rebuild, a new coaching staff, a potential trade of Maxx Crosby and many other topics. Nearly 1,000 people responded.

The general feeling of the answers wasn’t a surprise: Fans are excited about the moves the franchise made this offseason after a half-decade of constant turnover. But there are still several intriguing takeaways from your answers. Thanks to everyone who participated.

On Thursday, we’ll release Part II of this survey, which focuses on Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza and the future. But first, let’s dive into general manager John Spytek, some of the moves he’s made and some that could be yet to come.

Fans were justifiably emotional to see Crosby traded to the Baltimore Ravens in March. But there was also intrigue in the return: the No. 14 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and another first-rounder in 2027.

A failed physical due to concerns over his surgically repaired left knee has Crosby back in Las Vegas, and both he and the team have said all is well. Yet the Raiders have already shown a willingness to ship out Crosby once — seeing them try again wouldn’t be a shock.

Per responses, fans aren’t interested in a second Crosby trade. With the qualifier — a first-round pick in return — two-thirds of you said no.

That price tag (one first-rounder instead of two) might have affected some responses, but the price tag for Crosby has likely lessened since the Baltimore trade fell apart. Teams could be more timid about the long-term prognosis of Crosby’s knee after the failed physical. Those that were in the market at the time, such as the Ravens and Los Angeles Rams, have since filled their edge rusher needs. And with the 2027 draft class billed as one of the best in recent memory, teams are holding their picks close.

While fans saw the benefits of Crosby’s trade a few months ago, it’s clear positivity around moving him has waned, especially if the return is diminished.

Spytek was handed a roster devoid of much talent upon his arrival in January 2025. In just two offseasons, the general manager has stocked the Raiders with several promising young players and added several proven veterans around them. Fan grades for him were mostly positive despite a three-win season in 2025.

Spytek has obviously had some missteps in his early tenure, namely the acquisition of and extension for Geno Smith. But Spytek’s admission of faults and quick action to resolve them have meant disasters avoided.

Opinion on Spytek will sour if his lucrative 2026 free-agent class doesn’t produce and his 2025 draft class doesn’t improve in Year 2. But so far, fans feel he’s steering the team mostly in the right direction.

Responses show overwhelming optimism about Kubiak, and it’s not hard to see why. The Raiders’ new head coach is six months removed from coordinating the Seattle Seahawks’ offense to a Super Bowl victory, making him a prime candidate to turn around a Raiders offense that was among the league’s worst in 2025. He also showed belief in the Raiders organization by choosing them for his first head-coaching job despite the franchise’s recent dysfunction.

Kubiak’s actions since his arrival have warranted such good faith. He carried himself like a veteran head coach throughout the team’s offseason program, and his no-frills approach has commanded the respect of his roster.

As Kubiak has mentioned himself, the Raiders hired him to coach the offense. His wide-zone, play-action-heavy scheme has had success across his stops as a coordinator. The team and its fans are enthusiastic about those strong results continuing in his first shot as a head coach.

Kubiak’s leadership skills came in second. Those inside the building have raved about his willingness to hold everyone accountable, from players to coaches to support staff, bringing order to a franchise that has lacked it of late. Fans are also moved by the 39-year-old’s experience coaching quarterbacks, presumably as it pertains to setting up Mendoza for a successful career.

With Kubiak focused on fixing the offense, the head coach had to bring on a coordinator he trusted to control the defense. After multiple interviews, he decided to promote in-house rather than poach from elsewhere, elevating Leonard, the Raiders’ defensive line coach for the past three seasons.

Responses show fans are fine with that decision. Leonard’s connection to unsuccessful staffs of old might have tamped down excitement, and a first-time coordinator taking on so much responsibility could be the reason for moderate expectations. But a lot of you are also eager to see what he can do with the opportunity.

Fans are clearly excited about the arrival of Linderbaum, probably because he gives the Raiders a chance to operate as a Kubiak offense is supposed to. There were inherent issues with the Raiders’ scheme last year, but their porous front five limited any chance to succeed. A three-time Pro Bowl center anchoring the group should make it easier to move the ball.

Trailing far, far behind Linderbaum is Cousins. As you’ll see in Part II, fans are still confident in the QB’s abilities at 37 and excited about him showing Mendoza the ropes. Defensively, fans also liked the signings of the linebacker duo Dean and Walker but seem less impressed by the acquisition of defensive back Taron Johnson (three total votes).

As shown above, fans overwhelmingly approved of adding Linderbaum. But outside of his record-setting contract, the Raiders didn’t make many other splashy transactions to improve the offensive line. They added Spencer Burford on a one-year deal, drafted Trey Zuhn III in the third round and brought back Jordan Meredith. Ultimately, fans were hoping for more.

There are still significant question marks up front beyond Linderbaum and left tackle Kolton Miller. New offensive line coach Rick Dennison has a track record for getting the most out of his players, and the Raiders have confidence he can elevate their young talent.

Jeanty’s rookie season wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t the electrifying stuff that made him a Heisman Trophy finalist at Boise State and the No. 6 pick in the 2025 draft. He showed flashes, particularly in stellar performances against the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans, but bad run blocking and constantly playing from behind resulted in a pedestrian rookie year.

Fans seem to think that with a better offensive mind coaching him and a better front five ahead of him, Jeanty will have more consistent offensive outbursts. Kubiak has made that a goal, as he said they want to “continue to challenge Ashton and get more out of him.” Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet saw increased production in their lone season under the coach, so it’s reasonable to expect the same out of Jeanty in Year 2.

Bech is also primed to have more of an impact in his second season from a pure involvement standpoint. The second-rounder struggled to get on the field as a rookie, but should have more opportunities in Kubiak’s offense. Many of you also like Rogers, who could contend for a starting spot inside with a strong training camp.

McCoy’s talent obviously excites the fanbase. It’s why the Raiders drafted him in the fourth round despite league-wide concerns over the health of his left knee. Enthusiasm rose as he participated on a limited basis during the offseason program, and it should soar if he’s a full participant during training camp, as Kubiak expects.

Stukes also has a lot of believers, and more will come as they observe his diverse role in Leonard’s defense. The second-round pick is set up to have the biggest impact of the rookie class so far.

While it was by just a slim margin, Davis’ receiving predominantly B grades speaks volumes about the optimism currently surrounding the Raiders. In 14 full seasons since Davis assumed control of the franchise, the Raiders are 86-143 with two playoff appearances and zero postseason wins. The team went through eight head coaches (including interims) during that span, with Kubiak being the ninth, and six general managers. Landing Spytek and Kubiak appears to be Davis’s best moves so far, and those clearly carry weight with fans.

The lack of success and constant turnover explain why the majority of you gave Davis mediocre-to-failing grades. But despite the team’s poor play, many took note of the care with which Davis handles his family’s franchise. He’s carried on the generosity of his father, exemplified by the high grades he, his facilities and operations continue to receive on the annual NFLPA report card. And he’s been a staunch supporter of player safety and grass fields, while other owners prioritize the mixed-use ability of artificial turf.

The results have yet to come on the field for Davis. But his goodwill has won him support with players, staff and, according to this survey, fans.

SEATTLE — As he watched home plate umpire Chad Fairchild signal a swing and strike three Tuesday night, Seattle Mariners starter Luis Castillo walked off the mound and unleashed his customary uppercut fist pump, a move Cincinnati Reds fans saw plenty of when he was with their team.

It was Castillo’s 101st pitch of the night in his 122nd start with the Mariners since the Reds sent him westward at the 2022 trade deadline. He’s become a mainstay in Seattle’s deep rotation, helping lead the Mariners to the playoffs twice since arriving.

The man on the other end of the strikeout, Reds second baseman Edwin Arroyo, struck out for the 25th time in his big-league career, dropping his average to .243. Arroyo was one of four prospects traded from the Mariners to the Reds four years ago.

The Reds were widely praised for their haul at the time. The Athletic’s Jim Bowden gave the Reds an A for their overall trade deadline. Baseball America ranked Noelvi Marte and Arroyo the third- and fourth-best prospects dealt at the deadline. ESPN gave the Mariners a C on the deal and the Reds an A, adding: “They may have hit a home run.”

Four years on, the deal was certainly worth it for the Mariners. For the Reds?

“I am not sure we actually know,” Cinncinati manager Terry Francona said.

Luis Castillo has helped the Mariners to two postseason appearances since being traded from the Reds in 2022. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images)

Two of the four players — Arroyo and Marte — were in the lineup for Tuesday’s 4-2 victory over the Mariners. They combined to go 1 for 7 in the game and 1 for 6 against Castillo.

The Mariners’ broadcast opened with a graphic comparing Castillo’s 9.1 fWAR to the combined negative-0.8 fWAR of the four prospects the Reds received, including negative marks for both Arroyo and Marte.

The only positive mark came from right-hander Levi Stoudt, who appeared in four games (two starts) in 2023 and had more runs allowed (11) than innings pitched (10 1/3), but still earned a 0.1 fWAR. The Reds placed Stoudt on waivers before the 2024 season. He hasn’t been back to the big leagues since and is currently in the Philadelphia Phillies’ system.

The fourth player, reliever Andrew Moore, was traded to the San Diego Padres for first baseman/outfielder Connor Joe last year. Moore, who reached Double-A with the Reds, is currently in Triple-A with the Padres.

It would be fair to say the trade hasn’t worked out for the Reds to this point.

Arroyo is still just 22 years old — he was 18 at the time of the trade — and has played in just 38 big-league games. He’s a young player with little experience, including in Monday’s loss when he struggled in the field.

“I think the speed of the game here sometimes — it’s faster and sometimes you can’t keep up,” Francona said. “Sometimes with young guys, it shows. That’s why you don’t make rash decisions. Because when it does start to slow down, some guys get a lot better.”

Marte, on the other hand, has flashed the talent that made him a top-20 prospect. The 24-year-old debuted at the end of 2023, showing the speed and hitting prowess that led the Reds to believe he’d be their Opening Day third baseman the following season. Then in spring training, he was suspended after testing positive for Boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance, in violation of MLB’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

When Marte returned from his 80-game ban, he had none of the swagger and none of the production. In 66 games, he hit .210 and struggled defensively at third base.

Marte didn’t make the Opening Day roster in 2025. He struggled after being recalled that season from Triple-A Louisville, but a mid-season position change to the outfield seemed to unlock something. He finished the season hitting .263 and had a season-saving home run robbery in late September.

NOELVI MARTE TO THE RESCUE pic.twitter.com/uZCz7dEV0c

— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) September 25, 2025

This has been another up-and-down season for Marte, though more down than up. He struck out 10 times in his first 31 plate appearances with just four hits and was sent back down to the minors. He again earned his way back to the big leagues, but is still striking out too much (25.4 percent of his plate appearances) and is hitting .190.

“I think, just to be truthful, I think we’re still trying to figure out what’s there — not just what could be there, but what is there,” Francona said.

Marte’s talent is still obvious. He has great physical skills, including speed, arm strength and power, but he has yet to put it all together, much like former Red Edwin Encarnacion, another one-time third baseman of the future who was traded midway through his fifth season in the big leagues and went on to finish his career with three All-Star appearances and 424 career home runs.

“That’s the hard thing — you don’t have a crystal ball and you don’t know who’s going to figure it out,” Francona said. “I think there are some guys you probably bet on more than others, but man, when they do, you hate to be the team that was like ‘Damn man, we should have waited.’ It’s a little hard, but do the best you can.”