Kirk Cousins

“I just didn’t realize how far the technology had advanced and how straight-forward it is. How simple it is,”

Kirk Cousins · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

Kirk Cousins shared his reaction to discovering modern projector technology.

“Being able to have an anchor that’s bigger than just our football success, it’s truly building your life on a sturdy foundation when you build it on your faith and not on the success of your football career, which is going to go up and down like a roller-coaster. It’s been good to have those conversations with him as well.”

Kirk Cousins · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

Kirk Cousins explained the value of grounding his life in faith rather than football success.

“I think it would be great even when I’m done playing football to use it for film when I don’t have a Raiders practice facility to go to. If I’m doing broadcasting, or if I’m doing football analysis in the media, or I’m coaching football, coaching my boys, I’d be able to use this AWOL setup for watching tape then. It would be very helpful as well.”

Kirk Cousins · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

Kirk Cousins discussed how he could use his home projector setup in future coaching or media roles.

“He’s a good question asker, so he’s been really asking questions, going back to the spring and through camp now, whenever he feels there’s something he needs to understand better, I think he has a great sense for the position,”

Kirk Cousins · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

Kirk Cousins noted how actively Fernando Mendoza asks questions during training camp.

“It would be the world’s best film room when it comes to doing it at the house because of the size of the screen and the quality. It would feel like you were still at work,”

Kirk Cousins · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

Kirk Cousins commented on using his home projector setup as a film study room.

“It’s been a great working relationship,”

Kirk Cousins · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

Kirk Cousins described his working dynamic with rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

“I think even one of the first conversations when he arrived, he was asking if I’ve found a church yet in Vegas,”

Kirk Cousins · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

Kirk Cousins recalled an early conversation about finding a church with Fernando Mendoza.

“I think it’s important for me to prove people right in the sense of you think of the people who have believed in you. The people who have supported you, the people who have said, ‘We do think that Kirk has something left in the tank.’ I want to prove them right. That’s kind of the something to prove that I would lean towards,”

Kirk Cousins · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

Kirk Cousins explained his drive to prove his supporters right heading into the season.

“The quarterback room is at its best when everyone’s pulling together, helping one another, and we’re all working as a force together to help all of us get better at our craft. That’s what it was in Atlanta, that’s what it is and will be in Vegas. That’s what I most enjoy about coming to work every day, having a great quarterback room that we all are in together. It’s been that way.”

Kirk Cousins · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

Kirk Cousins discussed what makes a successful quarterback room across his NFL career.

“We enjoyed using it this summer as a family and World Cup and a lot of sporting events. We just love watching sports as a family, whether it’s movies or live TV. It just becomes a great thing for our family to gather around, and we invite family and friends. Set up the large screen and we can be versatile with it indoor or outdoor. It’s a lot of fun. It really does enhance the sports-viewing experience.”

Kirk Cousins · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

Kirk Cousins spoke about watching movies and sporting events on a projector with his family.

“Fernando’s a great worker and is quickly adapting and picking up to all that there is changing for him from college to the pros. I expect it to be a great year for both of us.”

Kirk Cousins · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

Kirk Cousins praised Fernando Mendoza's work ethic and adjustment to the NFL.

“Obviously, this game of football and the journey we’re on, it can test us. There’s things that happen outside of football that can weigh on us. Certainly, with what his mom has gone through with her health, it’s been documented. And there’s a lot of different factors that play into what may weigh us down when we come into work.”

Kirk Cousins · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

Kirk Cousins reflected on the personal and life challenges that can weigh on NFL players.

“I think he has a great sense of urgency, which I think is important at this position at this level when the margins for error are so small. So, I think his sense of urgency will really help him in the years to come.”

Kirk Cousins · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21

Kirk Cousins highlighted Fernando Mendoza's sense of urgency at the quarterback position.