Raiders QB Future in Question | Las Vegas Raiders News

Raiders’ QB future is heating up as rookie Fernando Mendoza flashes promise with improved play-action and arm strength, despite early mistakes — including a pick-six — that coaches are downplaying in favor of building his confidence. While veteran Kirk Cousins remains the starter for now, giving the offense time to develop without risking Mendoza, the team’s preseason progress has made the transition feel inevitable. If the Raiders slip out of playoff contention or Mendoza’s growth demands it, the switch could come soon — Cousins is the present, but Mendoza is clearly the future. 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/30cbdddc4d4ddd01