Raiders Hope Mendoza Can Turn Things Around | Las Vegas Raiders News

The Raiders are pinning their hopes on rookie QB Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman winner turned franchise savior—though he’s still waiting in the wings. Veteran Kirk Cousins starts the season as the bridge, while Coach Klint Kubiak leads a roster with flashes of promise: Brock Bowers is back and dominating, Maxx Crosby’s hungry after a trade collapse, and Jeanty/Washington Jr. form a promising backfield. But the offense still has gaping holes—especially at wide receiver—and the defense, despite stars like Crosby and Stokes, isn’t close to the ’85 Bears. A brutal early schedule against KC and Buffalo could sink them fast. Expect another AFC West slog… unless Mendoza emerges sooner than expected. 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/25aafc0f28721226