Yahoo Sports NFL on Kirk Cousins

Cousins traded to Vikings after mentoring Mendoza; praised for open-armed guidance.

Kirk Cousins was signed to a one-year, $20 million contract by the Raiders last offseason to serve as the starting quarterback while mentoring first overall pick Fernando Mendoza. Cousins was traded to the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, opening the door for Mendoza to start. Mendoza effusively praised Cousins for his mentorship, noting that Cousins welcomed him with open arms, shared his knowledge of film study and quarterback operation with no restrictions or constraints, and taught him the multi-faceted approaches that made Cousins successful throughout his career.

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