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Source: FOX Sports
Summary
FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd praises the Las Vegas Raiders’ offseason moves, including the hiring of a new head coach and the signing of quarterback Kirk Cousins. The team also drafted several players, including running back Mike Washington Jr. and wide receiver Malik Benson. Cowherd notes that the Raiders have a good combination of talent at head coach and quarterback, but cautions that signing rookie quarterbacks can be tricky.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
The Raiders’ offseason additions looked promising, but the team’s recent 3-14 finish still lingered in the minds of fans. Kirk Cousins and rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza were supposed to be the solution, but the question remained: who would take the reins as the starting quarterback?
The team’s defense, bolstered by the addition of defensive end Kwity Paye and linebacker Nakobe Dean, looked improved, but would it be enough to turn things around?
The Raiders’ inability to build momentum and sustain it throughout the season was a concern, and fans wondered if this new-look team could change that narrative.
This one felt like a make-or-break season for the Raiders.
Original Observation: The Raiders’ success would depend on their ability to find a consistent rhythm between Cousins and Mendoza, and whether their revamped defense could shut down opposing offenses.
