Overview
- Cousins, who spoke on Good Morning Football on Wednesday, said the best player should start, called Fernando Mendoza a likely great addition, and disclosed they watched film together during the prospect’s pre-draft visit.
- His Las Vegas deal operates as a one-year, $20 million guarantee for 2026 with team control after that, giving the Raiders flexibility as a rookie develops.
- Cousins praised tight end Brock Bowers as possibly the best at his position and highlighted the matchup stress Bowers creates in Klint Kubiak’s scheme.
- ESPN reporting indicates the Raiders plan to use pick No. 36 to support their incoming quarterback, with wide receiver or right tackle viewed as the most likely targets.
- He said minority owner Tom Brady FaceTimed him before he signed and remains a resource inside the building, signaling top-level buy-in for the transition.