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Kirk Cousins emphasizes collaboration in Raiders QB room

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:59 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Kirk Cousins emphasizes collaboration in Raiders QB room
Summary

Kirk Cousins clarified he does not want the title of mentor to rookie Fernando Mendoza, describing the quarterback room's dynamic as a collaboration. Cousins noted that all three quarterbacks, including Aidan O'Connell, engage in a learning process together, sharing feedback and ideas. This comes shortly after Cousins signed with the Raiders prior to Mendoza being selected first overall. Cousins highlighted the importance of collective preparation and learning in enhancing the team's performance moving forward.

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  • •Cousins rejects being labeled as a mentor to Mendoza.
  • •He calls the quarterback room's work a collaboration.
  • •Cousins, O'Connell, and Mendoza participate in joint learning.
  • •Cousins signed with the Raiders before Mendoza was drafted.
  • •All QBs contribute feedback to enhance their preparation.
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  • 11:59 PMNBCSports.com — Kirk Cousins rejects mentor title, calls the QBs room a collaboration - NBC Sports
  • 11:58 PMYahoo Sports — Kirk Cousins rejects mentor title, calls the QBs room a collaboration
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Kirk Cousins doesn't want to be known as a mentor to rookie Fernando Mendoza, calling the title "a bit of a reach."

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Kirk Cousins doesn't want to be known as a mentor to rookie Fernando Mendoza, calling the title "a bit of a reach."

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