Kirk Cousins’ view on mentoring is different from Joe Montana and Brett Favre’s
Summary
Kirk Cousins, quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, has a different approach to mentoring rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza compared to past NFL stars Joe Montana and Brett Favre. Cousins values teamwork and open communication in the quarterback room and believes that everyone can learn from each other.Key Facts
- Kirk Cousins mentors rookie Fernando Mendoza on the Las Vegas Raiders team.
- Joe Montana and Brett Favre did not actively mentor their successors when they played.
- Cousins sees the quarterback group as a team that shares feedback and ideas.
- Fernando Mendoza was the No. 1 overall pick and Heisman Trophy winner from Indiana.
- Cousins signed with the Raiders in March and reunited with coach Klint Kubiak, who he worked with in Minnesota.
- Cousins has played for four teams since starting his NFL career in 2012.
- Cousins focuses on his own performance and listens to his coaches and teammates rather than outside opinions.
- He believes having shared history with coaches helps build trust and speeds up team progress.
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