Cousins to Start But Mendoza Deserves a Chance | Las Vegas Raiders News

Kirk Cousins is poised to start for the Las Vegas Raiders, but was the competition with rookie Fernando Mendoza truly fair? Mendoza struggled in preseason games—especially without his top OL and receivers—but many of his missed opportunities were due to drops and miscommunications, not just his own execution. Coaches admitted some passes should’ve been caught, and Mendoza often faced pressure with a shaky line. While he needs work on footwork and timing, his talent and drive suggest he’s far from done—and may yet prove himself down the road. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/14a73b5b8516f694