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Former Washington TE makes his pick for Commanders in new mock draft

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This scenario would not be ideal for the Commanders.

Former Washington tight end Logan Paulsen and his co-host on the "Take Command" podcast, Grant Paulsen, recently conducted their mock draft 2. 0. The Commanders still own the No.

7 draft position, less than three weeks from Day 1, April 23. There has been a very significant change regarding the Las Vegas Raiders. They have gone out and signed free-agent QB Kirk Cousins.

The plan apparently is that Cousins will not only mentor rookie Fernando Mendoza, but also start for the Raiders at least the first year (2026). This will remove a tremendous amount of pressure from Mendoza. Cousins is not getting any younger, so Mendoza must be as prepared as he can be because he will still be only one play (an injured Cousins) away from being forced into the lineup.

1. Las Vegas Raiders Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana Logan Paulsen (LP) feels this is a great way to invest in Mendoza, because Tom Brady and Klint Kubiak are both assured Cousins will be a great mentor, teacher, friend for Mendoza. 2.