Raiders Podcast Network Becoming a Raider just made sense for Kirk Cousins | RPN
Apr 7, 2026
Kirk Cousins, veteran NFL quarterback known for consistent production, explains why joining the Raiders felt right. He discusses reuniting with Klint Kubiak and how the offense’s run-pass balance, play-action, and outside zone scheme suit his game. He also talks about the team's young talent, the center's importance, creative uses for Brock Bowers, and locker-room chemistry.
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Childhood Memory Of Tim Brown Returns
- Cousins recalled watching Tim Brown as a kid and his dad saying Brown would always take it back if kicked to him.
- That memory made Tim Brown his favorite Raider growing up.
Coaching Staff Drove Cousins To Sign
- Kirk Cousins chose the Raiders mainly for the coaching staff and familiarity with Clint Kubiak, Rick Dennison, and Andrew Janocko.
- He cited having his best years with those coaches and wanting to join a young team building something special.
Offense Identity Matches Cousins Skill Set
- Cousins values an offense identity that marries run and pass, emphasizing play-action, keeper bootlegs, and outside-zone runs.
- He says that scheme fits his skill set and lets the team use banked reps to hit the ground running in spring practices.