John Spytek and the Las Vegas Raiders just stunned the entire NFL just hours before the trade deadline hits
The Las Vegas Raiders are trading away Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings for a third-round pick, which means it’s Fernando Mendoza time.
The Las Vegas Raiders just stunned the NFL world hours before the trade deadline, and it all comes down to Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza.
According to Tom Pelissero, the Las Vegas Raiders are trading away starting quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings. However, the Raiders are receiving the Vikings’ 2027 third-round pick in return. The Vikings still have the Eagles‘ 2027 third-round pick.
This is huge for the Raiders and the NFL world, as rookie quarterback and No. 1 pick, Fernando Mendoza now gets handed the keys to the team. They also get a pick in exchange after being short one for the upcoming draft.
The Raiders finally traded Kirk Cousins and are going with Fernando Mendoza as the starter
This was always an idea everyone had, but how many really thought it would happen? The Raiders have been so set on Cousins being the guy until Mendoza is officially ready. They have been so set on a veteran getting the start and not throwing a rookie out into the fire.
So, since Klint Kubiak and John Spytek both shared that philosophy, it was always hard to see Vegas actually do this. But the move makes too much sense. They drove up the value for Cousins, who, before Sunday, was playing MVP-caliber football, all things considered.
Now, they’re sending him away, And, that sounds harsh. But that’s the business of the NFL. And who knows, Cousins can’t be too upset about going back to Minnesota, where he spent the most time in his career. His kids grew up there, and that’s where he was most successful.
At least Vegas sent him somewhere that wanted him and knew him and his family. As for Mendoza, he showed during the preseason that he can be a star player. But we still haven’t really seen him with the starters. So, the rest of this season is going to be a blast.
