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Ok maybe this doesn’t need its own thread but the deadline is 5 weeks away. I know the next couple weeks will determine if we are buyers but let’s say we get to 5-2 do we make a move?

I really wish we still had Jakobi here but it sounds like a few guys might be available…

Brian Thomas Jr
Marvin Harrison Jr
Jerry Jeudy

Thoughts?

Even AOC is better than anything Minny has.

raiders72 wrote: Mon Nov 09, 2026 9:12 pm Vikes have two #3’s
If Minnesota calls and it’s a top 100 pick you make the f’in move, if you don’t as an Organization your competent

Interesting…

Is anyone certain that Cousins will win you more games than Mendoza would?

chucker wrote: Tue Nov 10, 2026 5:16 am Is anyone certain that Cousins will win you more games than Mendoza would?

I think at this moment cousins experience will have him make some plays Mendoza would miss the flip side is Mendozas physical traits will have him make plays cousins just isn’t capable of making. The experience won’t come for Mendoza until he’s actually taking snaps.

Raidernation1979 wrote: Tue Nov 10, 2026 5:19 am I think at this moment cousins experience will have him make some plays Mendoza would miss the flip side is Mendozas physical traits will have him make plays cousins just isn’t capable of making. The experience won’t come for Mendoza until he’s actually taking snaps.

Agreed. Cousins might win a game or two that Mendoza would not, but Mendoza might win some other games that Cousins would not because of physical traits - especially if the pocket is collapsing vs a 4 man rush.

chucker wrote: Tue Nov 10, 2026 5:16 am Is anyone certain that Cousins will win you more games than Mendoza would?

No because no matter what you cannot prove either. All I am certain of is that Mendoza starting is far more exciting as a thought that Cousins because Cousins is not the future and Mendoza might just be. That moment when Goodell announced our pick gave me the most hope I have had for this franchise since Gannon. And I am willing to have that hope dashed if need be to see Mendoza get out there and play.

Because, and I cannot emphasize this enough, I put all my dreams of success in that one moment. Those 48 yards in garbage time were so much more exciting than the 2340 yards Cousins has put up and it is not even close.

It's interesting to hear everyone talking about the Jesse Bates deal - the high cost of trading for a 30 year old safety. The leader of the Vikings' D is a 37 year old safety.

By the way, I think drafting Trey Stukes might turn out amazing for the Raiders in the long run.

chucker wrote: Tue Nov 10, 2026 5:26 am It's interesting to hear everyone talking about the Jesse Bates deal - the high cost of trading for a 30 year old safety. The leader of the Vikings' D is a 37 year old safety.

By the way, I think drafting Trey Stukes might turn out amazing for the Raiders in the long run.

Stukes is delivering and really not being talked about that much.

If Mendoza does not get any serious reps in 26 then 27 will be another rebuild year.

Our defense guarantees no playoffs, so trade Kirk get some draft capitol and let Mendoza start up the learning curve. Not in 27.

Plus he could fool us all and win right away. You never know.

EVERY player should be in trade talks except Fernando and BB.

You just got to roll with it. Kirk has played well, but any trade with Minny for cousins is worth it. Plus 10 mill off the books next year!

I can see them holding strong, but if it was me a 3rd or higher and I do it. He isn't going to be here next year, we get an asset and save 10 million next year. It's worth it.

After last night I don’t think it’s so much the Raiders want to move Cousins it’s that the Vikes might not have much choice.

That means if they come knocking the Raiders FO can be patient. I’d prefer they keep Kirk, but if we can get a decent haul, I’ll make peace with it.

One out of left field? The Chragers should tease Herbert but they are unlikely to do so.

Willmark wrote: Tue Nov 10, 2026 7:24 am After last night I don’t think it’s so much the Raiders want to move Cousins it’s that the Vikes might not have much choice.

That means if they come knocking the Raiders FO can be patient. I’d prefer they keep Kirk, but if we can get a decent haul, I’ll make peace with it.

One out of left field? The Chragers should tease Herbert but they are unlikely to do so.

Does the coin have anything to say about moving Cousins?