Fernando Mendoza Benched by Raiders, Jerry Jones Claims Cowboys Super Bowl, Patrick Mahomes Washed?

Hosts Drake Toll and Pete Sousa anchor a stacked episode, kicking off with Klint Kubiak naming Kirk Cousins the Raiders' starting QB over No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. The hosts analyze why bringing in the veteran makes sense to let Mendoza develop, while debating how short Cousins' leash might actually be. The NFL coverage keeps rolling as the guys break down Jerry Jones’ surprising optimism surrounding the Cowboys' Super Bowl hopes, alongside Baker Mayfield’s high-stakes contract standoff in Tampa Bay. Former Mets GM Steve Phillips joins the show for a deep dive into the upcoming MLB trade deadline, zeroing in on massive potential targets like Tarik Skubal and Mason Miller. Finally, the show rounds out with a sharp pivot to the NBA, grading the Golden State Warriors' offseason maneuvers after Draymond Green re-signed on a one-year deal to rejoin 38-year-old Steph Curry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices