Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels joined Taylor Lewan and Will Compton on the latest episode of "Bussin with The Boys."
In the conversation between the three, Coach McDaniels detailed how he's grown as a coach, how excited he is about this year's roster and what he looks to implement into the Silver and Black going forward. He has had a lot of time to reflect since his first head coaching stint in 2009, and McDaniels shared how the experience prepared him for the Raiders.
"I didn't have a lot of wisdom on how to do it other than what I have seen," McDaniels said, referring to his experience with the Broncos. "I was trying to do things that I had witnessed but that doesn't necessarily fit."
Lewan and Compton complimented how "stacked" and "talented" they believe this year's roster is looking, with McDaniels crediting the front office moves made this offseason.
"I think Dave [Ziegler] has done a good job. When you come to a new place, you're trying to figure out who is there that can fit your vision and how you want to play," the head coach said. "I think we've added competition at most of the spots we wanted to try to do that in.
"We had leads and we've got to learn how to close [games]. If we get into that situation again this year, hopefully we'll have a better idea of what we need to do to keep playing the way we're playing."
While addressing the level of competition on the roster, it inevitably led to a discussion about defensive end Maxx Crosby. Coach McDaniels noted how Crosby is a player he never has to worry about being at his best, describing him as a rare player in the league who's always doing what's best for the organization.
"He does everything possible to help himself and to be the best player he can be to help our team. This is a cool phase for him because he's also learning how to transfer that to others. It's one thing to do it on your own but another to try and infect your teammates with it. ... He's and incredible person and a really good football player."
Over the years, McDaniels has placed importance on being true to himself around his locker room and staff. In an effort to continue showing his true self to those around him, he revealed to The Boys his all-time favorite films. So in case anyone was wondering what McDaniels' favorite movies are, we can officially document him as a big "Tombstone" and "A Few Good Men" guy.
View the best photos from the Raiders' Preseason Week 3 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson's (9) helmet in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Marcus Peters' (24) jersey in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby's (98) jersey and pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson's (9) jersey and pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's (10) towel in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) arrives to the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (89) arrives to the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) arrives to the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive assistant and assistant wide receivers coach Matt Lombardi and offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi before the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jesper Horsted (80) walks down the tunnel before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Chris Smith II (42) warming up before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) and punter AJ Cole (6) with Dallas Cowboys long snapper Trent Sieg (44) before the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders returners coach and coaching assistant Danny Amendola on the bench before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) on the bench before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end George Tarlas (79) walks down the tunnel before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) on the bench before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Alex Bars (64) with Dallas Cowboys long snapper Trent Sieg (44) before the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (94) and defensive line coach Rob Leonard warming up before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Dalton Wagner (78) warming up before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Adam Plant (52) warming up before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (89) warming up before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) warming up before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) warming up before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) and safety Chris Smith II (42) warming up before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) warming up before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeAndre Carter (3) warming up before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Curtis Bolton (36), defensive lineman Jerry Tillery Jr. (90) and defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) on the bench before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Bryce Cosby (44) warming up before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Cole Fotheringham (85) warming up before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole Sr. (84) warming up before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer (50) warming up before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) warming up before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders quarterbacks walk down the tunnel before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders senior defensive assistant Rob Ryan with former NFL All-Pro, Pro Bowl and Super Bowl Championship quarterback Tom Brady before the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole Sr. (84) and cornerback Duke Shelley (23) warming up before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Former NFL All-Pro, Pro Bowl and Super Bowl Championship quarterback Tom Brady before the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) before the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Chase Garbers (14) warming up before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) warming up before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) walks down the tunnel before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) warming up before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) warming up before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) warming up before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) kneels on the field before the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Chris Smith II (42) on the sidelines before the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the national anthem before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jaydon Grant (40) during the national anthem before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Isaac Darkangelo (53) during the national anthem before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Ike Brown (46) during the national anthem before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) during the national anthem before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Dalton Wagner (78) on the sidelines before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and punter AJ Cole (6) during the coin toss before the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Curtis Bolton (36) celebrates after making a tackle during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels on the sidelines during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) on the field during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) makes a tackle during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) defends during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) on the field during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders special teams attempt to block a field goal during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) makes a catch during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Netane Muti (54) blocks during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Dalton Wagner (78) blocks during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) calls out the defense during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) makes a tackle during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Drake Thomas (57) lines up before the snap during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) on the sidelines during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) runs after making a catch during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) passes during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) runs after making a catch during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Damien Williams (32) rushes for a 24-yard touchdown during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Damien Williams (32) celebrates after rushing for a 24-yard touchdown during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Damien Williams (32) celebrates with wide receiver Keelan Cole Sr. (84) after rushing for a 24-yard touchdown during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Chris Smith II (42) lines up before the snap during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end George Tarlas (79) defends during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Duke Shelley (23) makes a tackle during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Duke Shelley (23) celebrates after making a tackle during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Duke Shelley (23) and linebacker Amari Burney (56) make a tackle during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) is congratulated after kicking a 62-yard field goal during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole Sr. (84) runs after making a catch during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Damien Williams (32) rushes during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jesper Horsted (80) runs after making a catch during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) goes to kick a 50-yard field goal during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) defends during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Azizi Hearn (48) on the field during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jaydon Grant (40) lines up before a kickoff during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (47) rushes during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Cam Sims (81) goes for a catch during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Cam Sims (81) celebrates after making a catch during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (47) rushes during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Phillip Dorsett (11) runs after making a catch during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Adam Plant (52) lines up before the snap during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (94) lines up before the snap during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Darwin Thompson (30) rushes during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Doug Costin (60) makes a tackle during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels shakes hands with Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy after the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) after the preseason away game at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45), punter AJ Cole (6) and kicker Daniel Carlson (2) with Dallas Cowboys long snapper Trent Sieg (44) after the preseason away game at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) and running back Brandon Bolden (34) with Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Tyron Johnson (80) after the preseason away game at AT&T Stadium.
