NFL: Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah & Bucky Brooks Kirk Cousins Goes to The Raiders + Are The Cardinals Eyeing Ty Simpson?
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Apr 2, 2026 They unpack Kirk Cousins’ move to Las Vegas and the leaguewide ripple effects of that signing. They debate how a veteran QB could mentor rookie Fernando Mendoza and discuss Mendoza’s pro day traits. They consider whether Arizona is eyeing Ty Simpson and evaluate other Indiana prospects and team development philosophies.
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Raiders Use Cousins As Transitional Starter
- Kirk Cousins signing with the Raiders is a creative short-term solution to provide a veteran starter while Fernando Mendoza learns.
- The contract structure shifts guaranteed money to involve the Falcons and lets Cousins be starter for a year without blocking Mendoza's timeline.
Sitting A Top Pick Can Aid Development
- Sitting the No.1 pick behind a veteran can accelerate development and reduce rookie pressure, per Tom Brady's and the hosts' views.
- Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks cite Carson Palmer and Tom Brady's backup year as models for patient development.
Building A Braintrust Around Mendoza
- Raiders are stacking intellectual leaders around Mendoza: Kirk Cousins, center Ted Linderbaum, and Tom Brady influence.
- The hosts argue this brainpower trio plus an offense familiar across the league gives Mendoza an ideal learning environment.