# RAIDERS SQUAD SHOW: Kirk COUSINS named STARTING QB + Las Vegas RAIDERS WR Room lacks DEPTH

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Podcast: [Locked On Raiders - Daily Podcast On The Las Vegas Raiders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-raiders-daily-podcast-on-the-las-vegas-raiders-1046618)
Published: 2026-09-03T16:00:16+00:00
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## Resource

The Raiders have officially named Kirk Cousins their starting quarterback, but can the veteran quarterback lead Las Vegas to a winning record in 2026? On this episode of the Raiders Squad Show, Lincoln Kennedy, Q Myers, Shantelle Chand and Wes Adams break down the decision and what it means for rookie Fernando Mendoza’s development moving forward. The crew also discusses the Raiders adding cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. and whether the move signals confidence in the secondary or simply adds much-needed depth. Plus, with a look at the entire AFC West after the preseason, where do the Raiders rank against the Chiefs, Chargers and Broncos? The team also dives deep into the Raiders’ wide receiver room following Donte Thornton Jr.’s placement on IR, what a successful season could look like for Thornton once he returns, whether the Raiders need to add a veteran receiver, if this could be the weakest WR room in the NFL, and just how big of a breakout season Tre Tucker could have. All that, plus your questions and comments, on the latest Raiders Squad Show!

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