Raiders coach delays QB starter decision ahead of season opener

Raiders coach leaves starting quarterback decision open ahead of season opener

New York Post • 22 Aug 13:00

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said a decision on the starting quarterback will be made after another week of preseason, keeping both veteran Kirk Cousins and rookie first overall pick Fernando Mendoza in contention.

Raiders coach says practice reps are crucial as he withholds Week 1 quarterback decision

NFL.com • 21 Aug 18:53

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak declined to name a starter for Week 1, emphasizing that continued repetitions in practice will be key to rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza's development.

Raiders coach Kubiak undecided on Week 1 starting quarterback between Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza

Yahoo Sports • 21 Aug 18:41

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak has not confirmed a starter for the opening game, saying the competition between veteran Kirk Cousins and first-round pick Fernando Mendoza remains open.

Raiders coach Kubiak delays naming Week 1 quarterback

NBC Sports • 21 Aug 18:01

Las Vegas head coach Klint Kubiak said the team will not announce its Week 1 starter, emphasizing a philosophy that no player should feel a roster spot is guaranteed.

Raiders coach Kubiak delays announcement of starting quarterback

NBC Sports • 21 Aug 08:16

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said he will wait another week before confirming the team's starting quarterback for the season opener.

Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza sees first-team reps in joint practice

NBC Sports • 18 Aug 16:25

Rookie running back Fernando Mendoza received first-team snaps during a joint practice with the Houston Texans, earning praise from coach Klint Kubiak and quarterback Kirk Cousins.