Raiders Tease QB Shakeup After Fernando Mendoza's NFL Debut
Summary
The Las Vegas Raiders plan to start quarterback Kirk Cousins this season while rookie Fernando Mendoza develops. After Mendoza's preseason debut, the coaching staff is considering giving him more practice time with the first team.Key Facts
- Fernando Mendoza was picked first by the Raiders in the April NFL draft.
- Kirk Cousins is expected to be the starting quarterback at the season's start.
- Mendoza played in a preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals, completing 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and one touchdown.
- The Raiders lost the preseason game 27-14 to the Cardinals.
- Head coach Klint Kubiak said the team will decide how to share first-team reps among Mendoza, Cousins, and backup Aidan O’Connell.
- Mendoza wants to improve after feeling he did not perform well enough.
- Coaches appreciate Mendoza taking responsibility and expect him to get better.
- The Raiders want Mendoza ready to step in if Cousins gets injured and eventually become the full-time starter.
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