Raiders’ Cautious QB Start for Mendoza | Las Vegas Raiders News

The Raiders are taking a bold but cautious approach with rookie QB Fernando Mendoza, opting to let veteran Kirk Cousins start Week One against the Dolphins — a move echoing past strategies like Cleveland’s with Baker Mayfield. While Mendoza’s long-term future is bright, the team is prioritizing his development behind a seasoned leader, given their underwhelming WR corps and high hopes for Brock Bowers. Unlike Caleb Williams or Drake Maye, who’re expected to debut immediately, Mendoza’s first spotlight will be off the field — but his time to lead is coming. 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/0b652aac9cf8c65a