Raiders Start with Cousins, Not Mendoza | Las Vegas Raiders News

The Las Vegas Raiders shocked everyone by drafting Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza 1 overall—but they’re starting veteran Kirk Cousins in Week 1 against the Dolphins. Mendoza, still raw with a few preseason interceptions, is being protected behind the scenes as the team prioritizes stability over hype. GM John Spytek remains bullish on Mendoza’s potential, praising his work ethic and character, while Cousins gets the reins to help the rookie learn behind a seasoned QB. The future’s bright for Mendoza—but for now, it’s all about Cousins and building a foundation. 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/f155ae878a11c94b