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Patrick Mahomes compares Raiders quarterback mentorship to his own with Alex Smith

The three-time Super Bowl MVP likened the Raiders' approach at QB to the Chiefs' own plan a decade ago.

By Nick Halden · KC Kingdom

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 11:15 PM

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Patrick Mahomes likened Kirk Cousins mentoring Fernando Mendoza to his own rookie experience behind Alex Smith.
Mahomes praised Cousins following the Kansas City Chiefs' victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Writer Nick Halden highlighted that Mahomes credited his 2017 year behind Smith with shaping his career.

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Patrick Mahomes compared the Las Vegas Raiders' quarterback mentorship setup to his own early experience with Alex Smith. Following the Kansas City Chiefs' victory over Las Vegas, Mahomes praised veteran rival Kirk Cousins for his on-field play and his leadership in guiding rookie Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall draft pick.

KC Kingdom's Nick Halden noted that Mahomes credited his 2017 season behind Smith with teaching him valuable professional and personal lessons. The writer highlighted that Cousins has revitalized his career under first-year head coach Klint Kubiak, leading a high-scoring Las Vegas offense while mentoring Mendoza.

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