Raiders coach delays QB starter decision ahead of season opener

Fernando Mendoza’s performance could make Raiders’ QB timeline move even faster

New York Post • 22 août 13h00

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' Klint Kubiak not ready to name Week 1 QB; 'reps' key for Fernando Mendoza's development

NFL.com • 21 août 18h53

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.

Could Fernando Mendoza still be Raiders' Week 1 starter? Klint Kubiak has shifted the goalposts

Yahoo Sports • 21 août 18h41

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.

Klint Kubiak still not ready to name starting QB for Week 1

NBC Sports • 21 août 18h01

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.

Klint Kubiak not ready to name the Raiders' starting quarterback

NBC Sports • 21 août 08h16

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

Fernando Mendoza gets first-team reps, impresses at joint practice with Texans

NBC Sports • 18 août 16h25

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.