Team Profiles · AFC West
2026 coverage
Nov 11 · The Raiders send Kirk Cousins back to Minnesota
Mike Fisher and Charles Robinson discuss the move after the deadline passed. Read it alongside Spytek’s August comments for a before-and-after look at the Raiders’ choice.
Nov 6 · What the Raiders could ask for Kirk Cousins
With Minnesota a possible buyer, the deadline notebook weighs a third-round pick against Cousins’ value in Las Vegas. The later Fish @ 6 appearance revisits his return to Minnesota.
Nov 6 · Radio roundup: That John Harbaugh vs. Mike Borgonzi spat stinks like a dead fish
Oct 2 · Cousins’ strong start and the timetable for Mendoza
On Sports Night, Cousins’ strong start sharpened the dilemma. Regular-season snaps for Mendoza had value, but so did the veteran’s chance to win the next game.
Sep 28 · How the need at receiver figured into Harrison’s trade market
Sep 23 · What to make of the Raiders’ 2–0 start on Touring the AFC South
Sep 14 · What changed in the Raiders’ building under Klint Kubiak
Aug 15 · Raiders camp notebook: Mendoza, Mayer, Bech and Crosby
Spytek described the inputs: both quarterbacks’ practice work, the team’s record and whether the offense was ready. The camp notebook also follows Mendoza learning to work under center in Kubiak’s scheme.