Podcast appearances and mentions of Kirk Cousins

On today’s The NFL Report podcast, Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak talks about the decision to name Kirk Cousins the team's starting quarterback and what their plans are for first overall pick Fernando Mendoza. NFL Analyst Gregg Rosenthal joins the show to breakdown what to expect from the Raiders based on this news. We’ll also hear from Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham on why they kept four quarterbacks on their roster and the Vikings general manager Nolan Teasley on their plans for backup quarterback J.J. McCarthy going forward. Gregg Rosenthal also shares his predictions for the AFC West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben discusses how NFL practice squads have changed, Kirk Cousins gets the Week 1 starting job in Las Vegas and Laquon Treadwell's jersey-number dispute leads to a celebration of his improbable 10-year NFL career. Plus, the guys revisit Teddy Bridgewater's devastating knee injury and Headlines tackles faking your own death, toilet-paper consumption and Dolly Parton's legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Mack is joined by Q Myers of Raiders Nation Radio to talk all things Raiders after they named Kirk Cousins the starting quarterback.

9/3 Hour 1: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including Raiders HC Klink Kubiak announcing Kirk Cousins as the starting QB and GM Ian Cunningham remaining undecided on Falcons' starting QB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with Throwdown Thursday! Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, and Isaiah Stanback answer if Joe Burrow or Josh Allen is better poised to avoid the annual postseason failure questions in 2026? Will Jalen Hurts or AJ Brown benefit more from their split? Founder of FTN Football Almanac Aaron Schatz's joins "GMFB" to make 2026 predictions. The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with reaction to the Raiders naming Kirk Cousins QB1. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, and Isaiah Stanback discuss if naming Kirk the starter was the right decision. With the NFL season less than a week away, what's your biggest question about the AFC West? What do you make of Howie Roseman saying it's not a make or break season for Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni? The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s The NFL Report podcast, Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak talks about the decision to name Kirk Cousins the team's starting quarterback and what their plans are for first overall pick Fernando Mendoza. NFL Analyst Gregg Rosenthal joins the show to breakdown what to expect from the Raiders based on this news. We’ll also hear from Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham on why they kept four quarterbacks on their roster and the Vikings general manager Nolan Teasley on their plans for backup quarterback J.J. McCarthy going forward. Gregg Rosenthal also shares his predictions for the AFC West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 1, Joe and Hollywood look ahead to the Dolphins' Week 1 matchup with the Raiders and discuss Las Vegas naming Kirk Cousins its starting quarterback over rookie Fernando Mendoza. The guys dive into the latest Lane Kiffin controversy, as LSU continues to go all-in on adding NFL players and the rest of the SEC grows frustrated, while Nick Saban's recent comments about Kiffin's time at Alabama have put the coach back in the national spotlight. Plus, the NBA strips the Clippers of five first-round picks for circumventing the salary cap to land Kawhi Leonard, and Channing Crowder's podcast lands a deal with Netflix. Joe and Hollywood also discuss the Dolphins' rebuild, the need for young players and early-round picks to become impact players, Jacob Rodriguez's expected role, and the frustration surrounding Miami's 26-year playoff-win drought.

On Thursday's show, Joe and Hollywood look ahead to Dolphins-Raiders in Week 1, including Las Vegas naming Kirk Cousins its starting quarterback. The guys dive into the latest Lane Kiffin controversy at LSU, Nick Saban's comments about Kiffin's time at Alabama, and the hype surrounding Clemson vs. LSU and ESPN College GameDay. Plus, the NBA strips the Clippers of five first-round picks over the Kawhi Leonard salary-cap scandal, while Joe and Hollywood debate Kawhi's career and legacy. Kim Bokamper joins for plenty of laughs, old stories and Dolphins talk, including Miami's young defense and what to expect from Chop Robinson. Hollywood's Headlines covers the latest from Good Good Golf, Tiger Woods, Tua Tagovailoa, Cam Ward and Aryna Sabalenka. Chris Perkins joins to break down the Dolphins' young roster, early-round draft picks, Chris Bell, and Malik Willis. The guys also discuss Colorado, Deion Sanders, NIL and the changing landscape of college football. Plus, the Marlins are just 2.5 games out of a playoff spot with the final month of the season here

Preseason is over, the 53-man roster is set, and Scott Gulbransen says the last 72 hours have proven one thing: with this front office, "final roster" is a relative term. He starts with the move he thinks matters most — a waiver claim that cost the Raiders zero draft capital. Las Vegas held the league's first waiver priority coming out of cutdowns and used their only claim on cornerback Derrell Luter Jr., plucked off the 49ers. Scott breaks down why it's bigger than it looked: Luter allowed just 1.8 yards after the catch per reception when targeted last season, second-best among defenders with 20-plus targets, and what the pick signals about how this front office is building the roster. From there, Scott connects a cluster of related moves — Segun Olubi re-signed for special teams, Dante Thornton Jr. landing on IR for at least four games, Cody White added to the practice squad, and the Jordan Meredith trade, where a backup interior lineman turned into a 2027 sixth-round pick. Then the debate: the Raiders kept three quarterbacks, including Aidan O'Connell behind Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza, and Scott makes the case for and against keeping him instead of shopping him elsewhere. In the back half, Scott shifts to the injuries that will actually decide Week 1 — Keyron Crawford's season-ending ankle injury, and a full update on Ashton Jeanty's ankle, including what it means for Mike Washington Jr. and the wide receiver room Scott says still isn't finished. Fantasy analyst Joe Pisapia of Fandom NFL then joins to talk Jeanty and Mendoza's draft value, Brock Bowers, and late-round sleepers, before a listener video from Tariq in Texas closes the show. Check out Joe's show on YouTube for a fantasy edge: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomNFL Also, FandomNFL on BLEAV: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fandom-nfl-w-joe-pisapia/id6796010118 BE PART OF THE SHOW Call or text: 702-907-8697 (confirm exact digits before publishing — rendered inconsistently in source audio) Email your video or comment: mail@silverandblacktoday.com Find us on YouTube, X, Facebook, TikTok and Spotify: search Silver and Black Today Silver and Black Today is part of BLEAV. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today in history, Legend Bey gets named as the Buckeyes kick returner, Quick Hitters: Jeremiah Smith "overrated"??, the NBA drops the hammer on the Clippers & Kirk Cousins gets the starting nod in Vegas, the New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets nearly became the Swamp Dragons, talking all things NFL with Albert Breer, tiering the Super Bowl contenders and Ya Highness.

Jason Smith and Mike Harmon debated if the Clippers punishment really fits the crime. Jason finally gives NBA Commissioner Adam Silver credit for doing something. And the Las Vegas Raiders named Kirk Cousins as the starting QB for Week 1 over Fernando Mendoza!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin are back for their Division Previews with the AFC North and AFC West. First up, the NFL Cover Zero Fantasy Draft is underway and Matt talks about his team. Drew thinks the AFC North comes down to two teams and makes his choice. Matt wonders if John Harbaugh leaving the Ravens has them take a step back. Which team's season could be decided in the first 4 games? Onto the AFC West, there is a possibility this is the toughest divisions. Matt explains the key points for each team that will decide how the standings play out. As for the latest NFL news, Aaron Donald is back with the Rams!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of PFT PM, Mike Florio (@profootballtalk) gives an impromptu update on the Jed York situation in and explores if Josh Jacobs, Terrion Arnold and Jonathon Cooper will return this season before unpacking the Patriots' clever usage of the video board on opposing FGs, reacting to Kirk Cousins being named the Raiders' QB1 over Fernando Mendoza and more before he opens up the PFT Mailbag to end the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with just one week to go before the start of the NFL season! Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, and Willie Colon discuss the Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl rematch! Whiteboard Wednesday asks which player you'd like to see come out of retirement to help a SB contender? Stacey Dales gives the latest on the Packers with Josh Jacobs. Plus, Kyle delivers his 'beef' on the Rams having 11 captains! Stay tuned for Jamaal Williams coming up in Hour 2 of the GMFB Podcast! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with outlook for the Bills this season. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, and Willie Colon discuss which AFC Team has the highest expectations. NFL RB Jamaal Williams talks about looking for his next spot in the NFL, plus the resurgence of RBs in the league. Have the Bengals shown enough to be a top contender this year? The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join Michael DiStefano and Dave Feschuk for Hour 2 on OverDrive! NBA Writer for The Athletic Law Murray joins to discuss the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard's punishments in the cap circumvention investigation and the fines by the league. PGA Tour Golfer Nick Taylor joins to dive into his selection to represent the International Team at the Presidents Cup, Kirk Cousins starting for the Raiders and the FanDuel Best Bets.

Pete Prisco of CBS Sports joins the show to discuss the Dolphins' rebuild and why he believes Miami is doing it the right way by breaking things down and building for the future. Prisco expects the Dolphins to struggle this season but likes their focus on developing young players throughout the year, and he weighs in on the team moving on from Quinn Ewers. Plus, Prisco discusses quarterback battles around the NFL, including Fernando Mendoza vs. Kirk Cousins in Las Vegas and Tua Tagovailoa vs. Michael Penix Jr. in Atlanta. He also weighs in on the LSU/Lane Kiffin controversy, why players may prefer returning to college over sitting on an NFL practice squad, and Aaron Donald's return to the Rams after two years in retirement.

It is announced that Kirk Cousins will be starting for the Raiders Week 1 versus the Dolphins, and the guys discuss having no idea what this matchup will look like based on both teams preseason showings. The gang gets into a weird quibble about fajitas and not playing with your food? Everyone accuses Tobin of taking it too far with the bit and trying to scare off Giannis!

Tobin and Leroy cover a packed episode of sports talk, from the latest college football controversy and the excitement building around the Panthers and hockey season to the Marlins' playoff push and Malik Willis' projected breakout. The guys debate Toney's Heisman chances, revisit the possibility of Steph Curry joining the Heat, and have fun with another edition of Rats Off A Ship. Plus, they react to Kirk Cousins being named the starter for the Raiders' Week 1 starter against the Dolphins and dive into plenty of the usual Tobin-fueled chaos, including a bizarre fajita debate and the ongoing Giannis bit.

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Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy discuss the most compelling games on the slate in every window on Saturday. Are you interested in watching the freshman quarterbacks at Tennessee and Alabama? Are you surprised that Kirk Cousins was named the starting quarterback to start the year for the Raiders? Mark makes Cale pick a side and total for the OU and OSU games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with a look at the NFC North. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te’o and Willie Colon discuss the biggest questions and the most important person coming out of this division. TOUGHEST PREDICTIONS: The GMFB crew looks around the league and answers the most complicated questions- which division is the toughest and easiest to predict? Which team is the hardest and easiest to figure out?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with a look at the AFC North. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te’o and Willie Colon discuss the biggest questions and the most important person coming out of this division? Buyin or Keep Tryin: Odell Beckham Jr. will have a legitimate impact on the Giants offense this season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gene is still not sold on the Bills' options at quarterback behind Josh Allen. Plus, the Dolphins are in store for a brutal season.

Aaron Donald is BACK and NFL roster cuts and quarterback battles are setting the stage for the start of the NFL Season! Former Carolina Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney and Femi Abebefe break down the biggest NFL storylines from the final week of the preseason, including surprising roster decisions, quarterback battles and major news heading into Week 1! Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for NFL Analysis and Betting Insights every week of the Season: https://youtu.be/2ZhkAIG2d0E In This Episode: Aaron Donald returns to the Rams on a one-year, $20M deal Is the Rams' defensive line the NFL's best ever? Why heavy Super Bowl favorites struggle What's real vs. fake from the NFL preseason? Micah Parsons' PUP status and Packers pass rush Josh Jacobs lands on the Commissioner's Exempt List Miami's QB moves Browns and Steelers keep four QBs Falcons QB decision: Tua Tagovailoa vs. Michael Penix Jr. Vikings QB situation: Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy Raiders QB decision: Kirk Cousins vs. Fernando Mendoza Seahawks sign Terrion Arnold Odell Beckham Jr. makes the Giants roster Najee Harris' potential impact in New York Panthers offensive tackle injuries Chapters: 00:00 NFL Roster Cuts and Season Countdown 01:46 Aaron Donald returns to the Rams 04:27 Rams Best Defensive Line Ever? 06:35 Short Super Bowl Favorites Betting History 07:52 Why don't Heavy Super Bowl Favorites win? 09:16 Rams overshadow Seahawks and 49ers 10:05 Seahawks Motivation 12:41 Aaron Donald Sack Total Betting Value 15:37 Bet the Rams Under Totals 16:23 Is there a weakness on the Rams? 17:11 Packers DE Micah Parsons opens season on Reserve/PUP List 20:38 Packers RB Josh Jacobs Placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List 22:57 Analyzing Miami's QB moves 25:09 Marty just got down on the Dolphins!!! 26:59 Browns retain four quarterbacks on their roster 31:04 Falcons Quarterback Decision: Tua Tagovailoa vs Michael Penix Jr. 34:09 Steelers Keep Four Quarterbacks to start 2026 Season 36:23 Vikings QB Situation: Kyler Murray starting over J.J.McCarthy 37:41 Raiders Quarterback Decision: Kirk Cousins vs Fernando Mendoza 43:04 Seahawks sign Terrion Arnold 45:15 Odell Beckham, Jr. makes the Giants roster to start the season 48:55 Panthers injured offensive tackles The GM Shuffle drops every Monday on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Join the Community and post your comments and questions. The GM Shuffle is presented by DraftKings. DraftKings — The Crown Is Yours. Get VSiN Pro for betting splits, power ratings and sharp analysis for just $9.99 your first month: https://vsin.com/subscribe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with Ian Rapoport discussing the details of Aaron Donald's return. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, and Manti Te'o ask what impact Donald will have on the Rams defense. OBJ is back and makes the Giants roster. Plus, Steve Wyche will more info on Donald with the Rams. Stay tuned for Super Bowl Champion D'Marco Farr coming up in Hour 2 of the GMFB Podcast! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with Lindsey Thiry after being at Rams camp this weekend. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, and Manti Te'o discuss the roster cuts and a new backup in Tampa for Baker Mayfield. Super Bowl Champ D'Marco Farr offers his thoughts on Aaron Donald's return and what can be expected after taking time off. Plus, a look at OBJ's best plays in the NFL now that he's back with the Giants. The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Hooked on Sports:John discusses some of the results of the biggest stories ofthe 2026 NFL preseason, to the QB situations to big suspensions looming. What does John think about the Browns starting DeShaun Watson, the Vikings starting Kyler Murray, the Raiders expecting to start Kirk Cousins, and Josh Jacobsstarting the season on the NFL exemption list? Plus, are the Yankees now the most dangerous team in baseball? With four weeks left in the 2026 MLB regular season, the race to the playoffs is on, and John is over Pete Crow-Armstrongstamping his case for NL MVP, the weird AL Wild Card race, the Mariners slumping, the Dodgers' vulnerabilities, and the NL East race between the Braves and Phillies with a huge 4-game series this upcoming weekend between the twosquads in Philadelphia. And who is John picking in NCAA college football this year? John talks Big Ten, SEC, Notre Dame, his 12 teams in the College FootballPlayoff, and more. And what about Dae'Quan Wright going back to LSU from the pros?pros?

Damon Bruce and Ty Butler react to the biggest stories around the NFL including Deshaun Watson being named the starting QB of the Cleveland Browns, Fernando Mendoza vs. Kirk Cousins in Las Vegas, as well as Michael Penix Jr. vs. Tua Tagovailoa in Atlanta. Later, the guys reveal their most overrated teams in the NFL heading into the 2026 season before ranking the best games of the year! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump drops a genuinely wild Truth Social announcement mid show, a massive oil agreement handing the US majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan reserves, and the crew spends a good chunk of the night picking apart whether Maduro is really finished, whether this counts as regime change or just a really good deal, and why "it's not stealing if nobody stops you" somehow becomes the working theory. From there it connects into a sharper conversation about the Iran war's real effect on gas prices, oil refiners quietly dodging consequences, and whether the whole conflict has become a convenient narrative shield heading into the midterms. There's also some good natured ribbing about billionaires paying eighty grand for stem cell treatments in Switzerland, a Kirk Cousins football aside, and the usual sponsor detours. A dense, genuinely engaging night of geopolitics with the jokes still very much intact.

First Take begins with Fernando Mendoza's poor pre-season performance. Does this change our view on Mendoza? How long will the Raiders start Kirk Cousins? Then a deep dive into UNC's schedule. How many wins is realistic for them this year? Will it be enough for Bill Belichick to keep his job? Next the crew discusses which offenses are harder to defend: AFC or NFC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris (@CSimmsQB) & Connor (@ConnorJRogers) recap Thursday night’s preseason action. Is the Raiders QB decision clear now? Did Ty Simpson finally show his ceiling? Then, the guys welcome Devin McCourty on to talk about the Patriots outlook and name his #1 cornerback in the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with the Rams win over the Chargers. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, and Manti Te'o discuss Caleb Williams place in the NFC North. Is edge rusher the easiest position in football? After hearing Cam Ward comments, what are the expectations for him this season? Stay tuned for Adam Thielen and London Fletcher coming up in Hour 2 of the GMFB Podcast! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.