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Cousins Not Just a Mentor
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- Jun 18, 2026
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- 77
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Summary
The Raiders stunned the league by trading Geno Smith and signing veteran QB Kirk Cousins—before the draft even happened. Expected to take top prospect Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick, they instead got a seasoned leader who’s ready to play. Cousins dismissed the “mentor” label, saying the QB room is a collaborative learning environment where everyone—including Mendoza and Aidan O’Connell—pushes each other. With similar play styles and deep system knowledge, Cousins’ presence offers Mendoza real on-field lessons without formal coaching. Coach Kubiak’s goal? Keep all QBs sharp and ready to start, turning Cousins into a high-performing asset—not just a teacher. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/117c5500432a0fbe