Raiders Start Cousins But Mendoza’s the Future | Las Vegas Raiders News

The Las Vegas Raiders shock fans by naming Kirk Cousins their Week One starter over rookie Fernando Mendoza, a move that sparks debate amid their rebuilding phase. Though both QBs sit neck-and-neck in FanSided’s replacement-level rankings, Cousins’ veteran savvy wins out — for now. But with Mendoza’s higher ceiling, mobility, and untapped potential, the Raiders’ long-term strategy may hinge on letting the rookie learn on the job, even if it means more early turbulence. 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/5a8c0cfa831c994e