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That was one of my points a few pages back. Protect NM while the oline gets debugged. Don't kill the golden goose, send it the food taster.chucker wrote: Thu Apr 02, 2026 7:40 am I'm less concerned about RT to start the season now. I have nothing against Cousins, but I don't really care if he gets pulverized while they sort out the oline.
Your line of thinking is a head-scratcher. Serious question: did you actually think about what you were saying before saying it? Pay him like a player, practice with the team, tutor/work daily, but don't play if/when needed? You mean hire a QB coach? That makes absolutely zero sense from a financial standpoint. Not only that, but "he" would be taking up a roster spot.RI RAIDER wrote: Thu Apr 02, 2026 7:30 am Head scratcher to me. Why wouldn't they just sign him (Rivers, Tannehill, Foles,other old QB) to work with him daily (Klint must know someone he would trust). Pay him like a player (and even have him practice with him and wear a red jersey). Just have that person be a personal tutor. If we have to go to a backup (meaning we are not winning games), Aidan is fine.
The advantage to having a player on the roster "coach" the QB is that there are no CBA restrictions on how much time those players can spend together. A coach has specific guidelines in the CBA. So, for example, during June and July leading to training camp a coach can't be coaching the rookie. A teammate can. Yes it costs a roster spot, but the development of your future QB is worth one extra roster spot when he's a rookie.rich_120 wrote: Thu Apr 02, 2026 7:46 am Your line of thinking is a head-scratcher. Serious question: did you actually think about what you were saying before saying it? Pay him like a player, practice with the team, tutor/work daily, but don't play if/when needed? You mean hire a QB coach? That makes absolutely zero sense from a financial standpoint. Not only that, but "he" would be taking up a roster spot.
That's exactly what he's being brought in to do! And to play if needed.chucker wrote: Thu Apr 02, 2026 7:50 am The advantage to having a player on the roster "coach" the QB is that there are no CBA restrictions on how much time those players can spend together. A coach has specific guidelines in the CBA. So, for example, during June and July leading to training camp a coach can't be coaching the rookie. A teammate can. Yes it costs a roster spot, but the development of your future QB is worth one extra roster spot when he's a rookie.
Agreed, as we are aware of the uncertainty of our new management, coaches, and returning players as well as the newly acquired FAs and draftees, we simply don't know what we have yet. And we won't know till the season gradually progresses.heavyD wrote: Thu Apr 02, 2026 6:39 am Clearly they weren't bluffing about sitting Mendoza for a season. I'm sure he will see time in games that are blowouts one way or the other or even a Cousins injury. I don't see this as a bad thing really as with a new offense there will be a lot of moving parts and year two of the offense may be a better place for Mendoza to get his feet wet.
I agree there, but is this the right guy? I don't think so, we had better optionschucker wrote: Thu Apr 02, 2026 7:50 am The advantage to having a player on the roster "coach" the QB is that there are no CBA restrictions on how much time those players can spend together. A coach has specific guidelines in the CBA. So, for example, during June and July leading to training camp a coach can't be coaching the rookie. A teammate can. Yes it costs a roster spot, but the development of your future QB is worth one extra roster spot when he's a rookie.
SuperRaider wrote: Thu Apr 02, 2026 7:54 am I really don’t like this move….Mendoza is coming to the raiders as a franchise QB and he really does not need anybody challenge him for the QB spot….
Cousins was not brought here to challenge FM for the QB spot.
In 1970,s it was ok to sit a first round pick for few season but in today game; they need to start straight away….
Says who?
It has previously been done before, but you be you.rich_120 wrote: Thu Apr 02, 2026 7:46 am Your line of thinking is a head-scratcher. Serious question: did you actually think about what you were saying before saying it? Pay him like a player, practice with the team, tutor/work daily, but don't play if/when needed? You mean hire a QB coach? That makes absolutely zero sense from a financial standpoint. Not only that, but "he" would be taking up a roster spot.
It doesn't matter if you like it or not. How is this move a surprise to anyone? The top 3 have publicly said that they don't want a rookie QB starting, and Cousins was the best of the available bunch to go out there, take some licks while the line gets sorted, and be a valuable asset in the QB room. You guys really want Aiden giving Mendoza pointers?SuperRaider wrote: Thu Apr 02, 2026 7:54 am I really don’t like this move….Mendoza is coming to the raiders as a franchise QB and he really does not need anybody challenge him for the QB spot….
In 1970,s it was ok to sit a first round pick for few season but in today game; they need to start straight away….
Who are the better options?Attyla wrote: Thu Apr 02, 2026 7:58 am I agree there, but is this the right guy? I don't think so, we had better options