Raiders Rookie QB’s Preseason Rollercoaster | Las Vegas Raiders News

Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza had a mixed preseason, showing promise early but throwing two interceptions late — one that head coach Klint Kubiak called an “excellent throw,” blaming the receiver instead. Kubiak’s defense of Mendoza signals a deliberate effort to build confidence in the young signal-caller, even as his limited reps with the starting offense raise questions about readiness for the regular season. With time running short and development paramount, the Raiders are choosing caution over risk — letting Mendoza grow behind the scenes before stepping into the fire. 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/de9a077b902533bf