Kirk Cousins lands with the Las Vegas Raiders, surpassing Tom Brady in all-time NFL career earnings and igniting debate over franchise QB contract strategies. Matt Williamson and Brian Peacock break down the fascinating details of Cousins’ creative new contract—how Atlanta is still on the hook for much of his salary, why it’s essentially a one-year, $20 million deal, and what this means for rookie Fernando Mendoza’s future in Vegas. Who really wins: the ring-chasing legend or the master of maximizing his paycheck? The episode also unpacks Brian Griese’s role as Mendoza’s off-field mentor, the impact of coaching trees, and how scheme familiarity might fast-track the Raiders’ rookie. Shifting gears, they address Puka Nakua’s entrance into rehab and what this means for the Rams’ wide receiver room and 2024 NFL Draft strategy. Wrapping up, the guys dissect the “drama” surrounding Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles offense while answering fan questions about the draft, position versatility, and more. Matt Williamson (former NFL and college scout) along with Brian Peacock (football analyst and radio personality) host this national daily NFL podcast with the most up to date news, analysis, trades, rumors, fantasy advice and NFL draft coverage! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-nfl-6-pack/ Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl/ Follow Brian Peacock and Matt Williamson on Twitter, where they’ll be sharing the latest news about the NFL and talking with fans. Twitter: http://twitter.com/BDPeacock, http://twitter.com/WilliamsonNFL Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at 5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.