The NFL world is buzzing about the trade that sent Kirk Cousins back to the Minnesota Vikings. In return, the Las Vegas Raiders received a 2027 third-round pick, which is vital to improving their roster.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Tim Brown is one of several people who expressed their thoughts regarding the Cousins trade and the transition at quarterback to first overall pick Fernando Mendoza.
“I was in Vegas last night, and there was a lot of murmuring about @KirkCousins8. I was afraid that what I was hearing made a lot of sense. And now, I know it was real. Just wanted to say THANKS to Kirk! You gave the Nation something to cheer for. I'm sure you have been whispering in @fernandomendoza’s ear, and he's as ready as he can be! I'm looking forward
to it! Good luck, Kirk! Let's go 15!! RAAAAIIIDDERS!!” Brown posted on X.
Ugh! I was in Vegas last night and there was a lot of murmuring about @KirkCousins8. I was afraid what I was hearing made a lot of since. And now, I know it was real.
— Tim Brown (@81TimBrown) November 10, 2026
Just wanted to say THANKS to Kirk! You gave the Nation something to cheer for. I'm sure you have been
Whispering in @fernandomendoza ears and he's as ready as he can be! I'm looking forward to it! Good luck Kirk! Let's Go 15!! RAAAAIIIDDERS!!
— Tim Brown (@81TimBrown) November 10, 2026
Playing quarterback would be easier for Cousins and Mendoza if they were lining up with a wideout of Brown’s caliber. The nine-time Pro Bowler from Notre Dame established franchise receiving records in his 16 seasons with the Raiders.
Brown holds the Raiders’ all-time records in receptions (1,070), receiving yards (14,734), games played (240), and receiving touchdowns (99). The former first-round pick also tallied 3,272 punt return yards and three touchdowns. Brown was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015, 11 years after his final NFL game.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Raiders legend talks about on the Kirk Cousins trade, Fernando Mendoza
