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RAIDERS SQUAD SHOW: Kirk COUSINS Presser REACTION | Fernando MENDOZA to skip NFL DRAFT

Locked On Raiders - Daily Podcast On The Las Vegas Raiders

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4.7 • 738 Ratings

🗓️ 9 April 2026

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

The Raiders are making moves and setting the tone for the 2026 season. On this episode of Raiders Squad Show, we break down Kirk Cousins’ first presser in Las Vegas and what stood out most—from leadership and QB1 expectations to his role in helping rookie Fernando Mendoza develop within Klint Kubiak’s system. We also dive into the Raiders re-signing tight end Ian Thomas and what that means for the offense. Plus, reaction to Fernando Mendoza choosing not to attend the NFL Draft and what his visit to the facility—with Tom Brady reportedly in the building—could signal for the franchise’s future. We wrap things up discussing the running back room, draft targets, and whether Vegas should add a veteran presence. Don’t miss insights, analysis, and fan questions with Lincoln Kennedy, Q Myers, and Shantelle Chand.

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0:00.0

Hey, what's up, Raider Nation?

0:01.6

So if you were worried, well, Kurt Kessons officially signed and that he officially spoke to the media, we'll get to some of his thoughts and some of the important things that he said. Good morning, Raider Nation. Unlike Kirk Cousins, I'm not going to always be politically correct in everything I say. But it's good to have him in the house. It's good to have him join the Raiders. We'll talk about it. Do I have to follow that up?

0:23.0

That was great stuff.

0:23.9

Let's just get right into it. That's the Raiders squad show. Let's go. Raider Nation, it's time. This is the Raiders squad. Everything Las Vegas Raiders every week. Covering all the big hits and game-changing plays from The Death Star in the

0:39.1

desert. The way only the Locked-on podcast network can. Commitment to excellence starts here. The Raiders

0:47.3

squad show starts now. Hey, what's up, Raider Nation? Remember, if you like the content and you're watching this on YouTube,

0:55.6

make sure to hit that like and subscribe button. You can also follow us on our social media channels

1:00.0

and you'll see in the description below the ways that you can connect with us. Also, keep in mind

1:04.5

that this is an interactive show. So if you have any questions or comments in that fourth and final

1:09.0

segment, linking to you are going to be taking some of your questions and comments. And coming up in that third segment, we're going to be talking about running back depth. Of course, Najee Harris made a visit to the Raiders. But where will the Raiders draft a running back? Will they draft a running back? We'll get into that in that third and final segment before questions and comments with

1:28.3

Lincoln Q. And we're also going to be talking a little bit about Fernando Mendoza, his decision on

1:33.1

the draft. But obviously, I think we got to get started with the Kirk Cousins presser. And we are going to

1:38.0

be playing some audio from it before we get into that. Link, just your thoughts on Kurt Cousins and, youins and just how he was introduced by the Raiders and just your thoughts on them bringing in a veteran like him.

1:50.5

Well, I mean, first of all, you know, we had talked on Tuesday's show that in Q had mentioned that he had not yet signed and then all of a sudden it got signed and everything else and kind of fell in line.

1:58.5

So I'm happy that things are taking part as they should.

2:01.7

I'm not surprised by Kirk Cousins being in the building.

2:04.7

I'm surprised by, you know,

2:05.7

quarterbacks and coaches get all the interviews,

2:08.0

and they're supposed to be.

2:08.9

So they have a presence that's established in front of the media, usually.

2:13.2

And Kirk Cousin is a veteran.

2:14.4

He's been around for a long time,

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