**Raiders sign Cousins & Linderbaum, Mendoza pro day QB1 #1.01 lock confirmed — Top30 visit today, trade down debate**
Key Questions
What are the details of Kirk Cousins' contract with the Raiders?
The Raiders signed Kirk Cousins to a 1-year deal worth $11.3 million fully guaranteed, with $20 million in cash, and it involves Kyle Kubiak.
Who is Linderbaum and what is his new contract?
Linderbaum is a center signed by the Raiders to a 3-year, $81 million contract that is fully guaranteed.
What is the latest on Fernando Mendoza and the Raiders?
Fernando Mendoza, considered the QB1 prospect and a lock for #1.01, had a Top 30 visit with the Raiders today, as reported by Ian Rapoport following his pro day.
Is there debate about the Raiders trading down in the draft?
There is buzz about the Raiders potentially trading down, with interest from teams like the Jets and Titans seeking QBs, according to Bill Barnwell.
What DT prospects are mentioned in mocks related to the Raiders?
Mocks include DT prospects like Hunter at #36, along with McDonald, Christen, and others; additional mocks feature Hunter DT and WR Boston or S Smith.
What did Ian Rapoport report about Mendoza?
Ian Rapoport reported that top QB prospect Fernando Mendoza visited the Raiders today, as covered on 'The Insiders'.
Are there any specific mock drafts linking players to the Raiders?
Raiders Mock Draft 11.0 discusses what is being heard ahead of the draft, and other mocks predict scenarios like trading down or selecting DTs and WRs.
What is the status of the Raiders' QB overhaul?
The situation is climaxing with Cousins signed as a bridge, Linderbaum added for the line, and Mendoza heavily linked via visit and QB1 status.
Cousins reconfirmed (1yr $11.3M full gtd/$20M cash/Kubiak); Linderbaum C $81M/3yr full gtd; Mendoza QB1 lock + Top30 visit today (Rapoport/pro day/Schrager); Mock Hunter DT/WR Boston/S Smith; trade-down Jets/Titans QB buzz (Barnwell); DT #36 McDonald/Hunter/Christen.