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The Las Vegas Raiders have already made their biggest decision of the offseason by hiring Antonio Pierce as head coach and one of his first major decisions is going to be figuring out what to do at quarterback. Jimmy Garoppolo is likely going to get cut and Aidan O’Connell didn’t show enough to trust him as the starter next season.
The Raiders don’t pick until No. 13 in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, which could put them out of the running to get a top rookie. Fortunately, there are some proven veterans available. Star wide receiver Davante Adams was asked which quarterback in the NFL he would like to play with and he gave an interesting response.
“I like a Kirk Cousins,” Adams said during the January 18 episode of “Two G’s in a Pod. “I think Kirk Cousins is a really good quarterback. As far as availability, I think Kirk is a good player.”
Cousins’ contract with the Minnesota Vikings expires this offseason and he’ll be a free agent. The Vikings could look to bring him back but there should be interest from multiple teams. If the Raiders don’t feel good about their chances of drafting a quarterback, Cousins could be a very good stop-gap option. The team could even still draft a rookie and have them develop behind the four-time Pro Bowler.
The Raiders already gave Davante Adams what he wanted when they hired Antonio Pierce so they might not worry too much about who he wants to play quarterback. That said, Kirk Cousins does have a solid track record. He’s thrown for over 4,000 yards and 24 touchdowns in seven of the past nine seasons. He also has a 76-67-2 record as a starter.
Whether or not he’s a good fit with the Raiders depends on who the offensive coordinator is. If the team decides to go with a Kyle Shanahan disciple like Klint Kubiak for the job, Cousins would be a great fit. The Shanahan style of offense is perfect for a quarterback like Cousins who doesn’t move much but is great in the pocket.
