Raiders Training Camp: Kirk Cousins Returns to First Team, Rookie CB Jermod McCoy Keeps Climbing
Monday, at Intermountain Health Performance Center, brought a game-week rhythm ahead of the team’s first preseason game. Thursday, the Raiders […]
At the Las Vegas Raiders' training camp Monday, quarterback Kirk Cousins returned to the first team after a scuffle with Maxx Crosby. Cousins showcased his skills, throwing touchdowns to Brock Bowers and Jalen Nailor, and connecting with Malik Benson. Cornerback Greedy Vance made a second interception of rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
Cornerback Jermod McCoy, who was projected as a first-round pick but ended up in the fourth round, appeared in better form than expected. He praised his physical progress and expressed lofty goals of making All-Rookie and All-Pro teams, aiming for three to four interceptions. Fresh faces in the secondary included rookie cornerback Hezekiah Masses, who has already made an impact with interceptions and pass breakups.
The tight end room showed depth with Brock Bowers, Michael Mayer, and newcomer Ian Thomas, with coach Luke Steckel emphasizing the importance of versatility and team-first approach in their schemes.
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