Raiders' Klint Kubiak Fuels Speculation With Fernando Mendoza Response
Summary
The Las Vegas Raiders' coach Klint Kubiak has not named a starting quarterback yet after the preseason ended. Rookie Fernando Mendoza struggled in the games, and Kubiak said Mendoza still needs more practice before playing in regular season games.Key Facts
- The Raiders lost 18-12 to the San Francisco 49ers in their last preseason game.
- Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza completed 8 of 11 passes for 51 yards but threw an interception and was sacked twice.
- Coach Klint Kubiak said Mendoza needs more preseason games to improve.
- Kubiak did not name a starting quarterback for the regular season at his press conference.
- Many expect veteran Kirk Cousins to be the starter in Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins.
- Kubiak said the coaching staff will review game film and discuss the team before deciding.
- Mendoza did not have the Raiders’ starting offensive line during preseason, which might affect his performance.
- The Raiders’ first regular season game is on September 13 against the Miami Dolphins.
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