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Kirk Cousins says a FaceTime from Tom Brady helped his decision to join the Raiders
Summary
Kirk Cousins said a FaceTime call with Raiders minority owner Tom Brady gave him a “big nudge” to sign with Las Vegas, and Cousins described the conversation as "life-giving." The article notes Brady was at the first day of OTAs and has been a resource while the team evaluates its quarterback plan.
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Kirk Cousins said a FaceTime call with Tom Brady played a role in his decision to join the Las Vegas Raiders. He told NFL Network's Good Morning Football that he stepped away from youth baseball practice to take the call, then called his wife and described the conversation as "life-giving." Brady is a minority owner of the Raiders and was present for the first day of OTAs. Cousins said Brady has been a resource during the process and that the call gave him a significant nudge toward signing in Las Vegas.
Key details:
- Cousins asked Brady to call and took a FaceTime while at youth baseball practice, according to his account on NFL Network.
- He described the call as energizing and said it helped him understand Brady's vision for the organization.
- Tom Brady is a Raiders minority owner and was in the building for the first day of OTAs; Cousins said Brady wants to be a resource and is reachable by phone or text.
- The Raiders are widely expected to select Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick, though team leaders have indicated they do not always start a young quarterback immediately.
- Cousins has prior familiarity with new Raiders coach Klint Kubiak from their time together in Minnesota, and last season Cousins completed 61.7% of his passes for 1,721 yards with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions in 10 games (eight starts).
Summary:
Cousins says the FaceTime with Brady reinforced his view of the Raiders' direction and influenced his choice to sign with the team. The franchise is expected to select Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall, but leadership has signaled that a rookie might not start right away. Undetermined at this time.
