Kirk Cousins Joins Raiders, Set to Mentor Mendoza

0:00On April 2nd, Kirk Cousins just aimed to deal with the Las Vegas Raiders to play next season and he kicked things off with a slick social media nod. That had fans buzzing right away. The Raiders are set to grab quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the number one pick this month, and Cousins steps in as their steady veteran backup. Plan, Raiders support his lit up over his post, which cleverly referenced the team's iconic Autumn Wind Anthem from back in 1974, showing. He's already tuned in to the Raider Nation vibe. Head coach Clint Kubiak wants Mendoza to sit and learn early, so Cousins could be starting under center, come week one, especially since he's a clear. Upgrade over Aiden O'Connell on the depth chart. With his experience, Cousins brings that mentor edge to help Mendoza grow, setting up a smart bridge for the Raiders' future while keeping there, offense rolling strong. That's your NFL News Today update. Update AI powered and always on.