Cousins Joins Raiders, Embracing Competition

0:00On April 8th, Kirk Cousins just landed with the Las Vegas Raiders after that wild blindside in Atlanta, with the Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. 8th overall, just one month after signing him to a 4-year, $180 million deal. Now in Vegas, he's got a clear mindset heading into training camp, especially with the Raiders holding the number 1 overall draft pick and eyeing, Colorado's Fernando Mendoza as a potential franchise quarterback. Cousins laid it out straight at his intro presser, saying the best player has to start. No ego involved. If it's not him, he steps aside for the teams. Sake echoing the philosophy he pushed with new coach Clint Kubiak. On the money side, the Raiders inked him with $20 million guaranteed, they're covering $1.3 million this season and $10 million. Next March, while Atlanta picks up the rest at $8.7 million for now, plus a 2-year, $80 million team option. He's locked in to finish his career on a high note, bringing that veteran savvy to compete and elevate whatever quarterback room the Raiders build.

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