Yahoo Sports· 1h ago· 1 min read
The Raiders signed quarterback Kirk Cousins to be their starter, and that’s exactly how he’s set to enter training camp.
Fernando Mendoza may have been the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft. But at this point, it seems like a lot would have to change between now and Sept. 13 for Mendoza to be Las Vegas’ QB1 when the club plays Miami in Week 1.
“When we go out to practice tomorrow, Kirk Cousins is the starting quarterback ,” head coach Klint Kubiak told reporters in his Tuesday press conference. “He’s the guy. And he’s going to get a ton of reps. And he deserves them, because he’s played really good football.
“But I want Fernando and I want Aiden [O’Connell] to push him.”
Mendoza may not have an early chance to supplant Cousins. But the Raiders do want to see continued growth and development from the young QB over the next several weeks.
“We’ve put a lot on his plate in this…
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