Raiders name Kirk Cousins starting QB over Fernando Mendoza
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The Las Vegas Raiders are pinning their long-term hopes on rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza. He was the top pick in this year's draft after winning the Heisman Trophy.
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak hasn't made it official, but all indications have been throughout the offseason and training camp that Kirk Cousins will open the season as starting quarterback — despite the club drafting Fernando Mendoza at No.
Fernando Mendoza was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the No. 1 overall pick in the latest NFL Draft, making him the franchise’s biggest investment and a key piece of its plans moving forward.
Fernando Mendoza finished off his preseason with an outing against the 49ers. Here's how the Raiders QB fared in relief of Kirk Cousins.
Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza might start his rookie season as a third-stringer.