From the Gridiron to the Press Box: Diagnosing the Raiders with The Raider RX

By: Jesse Vasquez

· Raiders

I never imagined my journey would lead me here—breaking down Raiders football with the same intensity I once brought to the field as a college linebacker. Growing up in East LA, football was more than a game; it was a way of life. It taught me discipline, resilience, and the thrill of strategy. But when my playing days ended, I found myself drawn to a different kind of playbook—the one that unfolds on the sidelines, in the film room, and in the minds of coaches and players. ​

Las Vegas is now my home, but the Raiders have always been my team. ​ Covering them as "The Raider RX" is more than a job; it’s a calling. ​ I approach every breakdown, every analysis, and every podcast episode with the same passion I had on the field. Whether I’m dissecting Maxx Crosby’s hand-fighting technique or explaining why the red zone playbook needs a complete overhaul, I’m driven by a love for the game and a desire to see the Silver & Black rise again. ​

My background in sports medicine and analytics gives me a unique lens to diagnose the team’s strengths and weaknesses. ​ I don’t sugarcoat the truth—Raiders Nation deserves honesty, even when it stings. From calling out front office missteps to celebrating player progress, I believe in tough love. ​ After all, therapy is expensive, but Raiders football is free (and just as painful). ​

Covering the Raiders in Vegas is an experience like no other. ​ The city’s energy mirrors the team’s grit, and I love connecting the franchise’s storied history to its modern identity. ​ Whether I’m hosting watch parties at local bars, sipping coffee in Allegiant Stadium’s press box, or sparring with Mark Davis’ burner accounts, I’m all in for this community. ​ Raiders football isn’t just a sport—it’s a culture, a family, and sometimes, a heartbreak. ​

Through my podcast, "The Treatment Room," and weekly features like the "Sick Bay Report," I aim to give fans the insight they crave and the laughs they need. ​ I’m unapologetically honest, technically sharp, and always ready to challenge the status quo. ​ Because at the end of the day, I believe the Raiders can be great again—and I’ll be here, diagnosing the path to get there, one play at a time. ​