Kirk Cousins

[Reno Hightower]

I have rarely seen a QB do more with less. Kubiak has made it clear that he is the guy this year but his play has really defied conventional wisdom. The run blocking is as putrid as it was last season. The pass blocking has been getting compliments but how much as that has to do with Cousins's pocket presence and pre snap reads?

I am not sure the subject deserves its own thread but I think what he has accomplished this season cannot be overstated and he has essentially put the offense on his back. I don't think anyone saw this coming.

Thoughts?...

[FLORIDARAYDAH]

Nothing less than a first. We have a QB who's doing well while our shiny new rookie gets to learn from him, so if the Vikes want him, they're going to have to pay through their collective bunghole. They're 6-1 and have a kick-ass defense. What they don't have is a quarterback. They'd be 7-0 right now with decent QB play.

If they want Cousins, they need to make it impossible for us to say no.

That's not happening for sure. I would rather have a 3 than let him walk for nothing at the end of the season. Im fine if they just keep him for the season.

[Attyla]

If you can give up a 4th to keep the dream alive with an aging bruiser of a back, do you do it? As a fan, I would want them to make the attempt

[mranquales]

Kirk is having a career year, but this is one of the worst years to be an AFC wild card team. Have to win at least 10 to have a chance.

I'd trade Maxx with no hesitation as he doesn't fit our scheme. He's a 43 edge and a 3rd down pass rush specialist in a 34 that's starting because of rep.

Our team will be better against the run next year Keyron Crawford and Paye at end with a rookie NT. Koonce standing up.

Kirk is auditioning for the next team that will need his services. Sticking with Kirk next year hurts us, Mendoza needs to play.

[Reno Hightower]

I don't think the wins need to be qualified. Weaker opponents? When is the last time another team was considered a lesser opponent to the Raiders outside of its fan base? I do understand the skepticism

Cousins may not looking to be a backup but he is 38. Kubiak is using up the last ounce of good football Cousins has left to offer. If he wants to stay in the NFL and be a part of what Klint is building-maybe he stays in a lesser role. It's difficult to say but it's not out of the realm of possibility.

All I know is that I haven't enjoyed watching Raiders football this much since 2002. The organizational fundamentals are solid the team seems to be on the rise.

2016 and 2021 really never seemed legit to me-fools gold...

The fact that we are having this debate in November is a good thing.