
Hindustan Times reports that Maxx Crosby and Kirk Cousins clashed during Raiders training camp on Friday after the quarterback reacted to a second heavy hit from the pass rusher. Cousins shouted, shoved…
Hindustan Times reports that Maxx Crosby and Kirk Cousins clashed during Raiders training camp on Friday after the quarterback reacted to a second heavy hit from the pass rusher. Cousins shouted, shoved and grabbed Crosby's jersey, prompting teammates to intervene. Earlier, a scuffle between Caleb Rogers and Jonah Laulu escalated to a punch.
Coach Klint Kubiak said coaches had earlier spoken to Crosby about avoiding contact to the arm and head. Crosby admitted he pushes the line and sometimes goes over. Cousins is expected to start as No.1 quarterback unless Fernando Mendoza impresses.
Training camp scuffles are routine in high-contact sports, yet media often frames them as crises. Crosby and Cousins are competitive veterans; coaches have already spoken about avoiding hits on quarterbacks. Indian fans new to the NFL should not see this as a sign of dysfunction. The real test is whether this affects Cousins' confidence or Crosby's discipline come the season opener.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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