Raiders QB Kirk Cousins to be ‘such an advantage’ for Fernando Mendoza
Manti Te’o stressed how critical it will be for the Raiders’ likely No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza to learn from Kirk Cousins in 2026.
Former NFL linebacker Manti Te’o envisions Kirk Cousins’ presence on the Las Vegas Raiders paying major dividends for the likely No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza in 2026. On Friday’s airing of Good Morning Football, Te’o stressed how critical having a mentor in the NFL is as a proven recipe for incoming rookies such as Mendoza to transition smoothly into the league.
”It is such an advantage for this young man, given the opportunity to have Tom Brady, arguably the greatest ever, and then you got Kirk Cousins. Cerebral,” Te’o said. “You don’t make that much money if you’re not an asset to a team.
So now you’re an asset to Fernando Mendoza. ” The Raiders struck a deal with Cousins in free agency on Thursday. Las Vegas is anticipated to have a position battle at quarterback between Cousins as well as Mendoza prior to the start of next season.
But regardless of who ultimately takes the field first between them, Cousins looks to be the perfect QB to help develop Mendoza. Just two @Raiders legends talking ball. New Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins joined former Raiders coach Jon Gruden at the Super Bowl to talk some football.