Raiders Must Wait on Mendoza | Las Vegas Raiders News

The Las Vegas Raiders’ first-round QB pick, Fernando Mendoza, showed flashes of promise in preseason but also exposed glaring flaws—eight passes, one touchdown, and a costly interception returned for a score. Head coach Klint Kubiak admitted there’s “plenty to clean up,” but stressed the competition isn’t over. With veteran Kirk Cousins on board to shoulder the load, the smart move is to name Cousins the starter and let Mendoza develop without the pressure of immediate expectations. Patience isn’t weakness—it’s strategy for building a franchise quarterback who’s ready when it matters most. 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/bdce7ce6ea4ae1e9