John Spytek, the Raiders G.M., just dropped a bombshell, revealing a “real call” for Kirk Cousins came this morning, ultimately leading to a third-round pick. This directly contradicts earlier reports that the team hadn’t even received inquiries for their starting quarterback. It’s a prime example of the kind of pure spin teams push to the media, and frankly, it’s wild.
The Weekend Lie That Got Exposed
Remember just this past Saturday? ESPN’s Adam Schefter, citing “league sources,” tweeted that “as of this weekend, the Raiders had not received any trade inquiries regarding their starting quarterback Kirk Cousins, nor are they interested in dealing him, per league sources.” The word was they planned to stick with Cousins until their No. 1 overall pick, Fernando Mendoza, was ready. Even at the time, the claim felt a little flimsy, didn’t it? As the original report pointed out, how do you not receive any trade inquiries, but also not be interested in the trade inquiries you didn’t receive? It’s the kind of internally inconsistent claim that screams “we’re pushing a narrative.”
Spytek’s Blunt Truth
Well, that narrative just got shredded. In a press conference on Tuesday, Raiders G.M. John Spytek got real about the Cousins situation. He was incredibly direct, saying, “I never made one call on Kirk Cousins. And I got a few phone calls. But one real one this morning.” That “real one” is the key, because it’s what led to Cousins being traded for a third-round pick. So much for “no inquiries” and “not interested,” right? It’s a stark reminder that as NFL trades slip into hibernation until March, you’ve gotta question everything you hear from “league sources.” Teams will always try to control the story, but sometimes, the truth just hits different.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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