Raiders HC Gives Fernando Mendoza a Hard Time at Practice
Summary
The Las Vegas Raiders are training quarterback Fernando Mendoza carefully, with veteran Kirk Cousins expected to start while Mendoza develops. Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak and Mendoza focus on improving Mendoza’s footwork and decision-making through detailed, sometimes tough coaching.Key Facts
- The Raiders signed Kirk Cousins as a reliable starting quarterback until Mendoza is ready.
- Fernando Mendoza is the Raiders’ young quarterback and first-round draft pick for 2026.
- Head coach Klint Kubiak gives Mendoza detailed and critical feedback to improve his game.
- Mendoza compares Kubiak’s coaching style to his college coach, who also focused on small technical details.
- Mendoza will get more practice and experience in the upcoming preseason and training camp.
- Cousins will likely start the first regular-season game, allowing Mendoza to learn from him.
- Mendoza led Indiana to a national championship and faces tougher NFL passing conditions.
- The Raiders’ first preseason game is against the Arizona Cardinals on August 13.
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