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 • 08月22日 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' Klint Kubiak not ready to name Week 1 QB; 'reps' key for Fernando Mendoza's development

NFL.com • 08月21日 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.

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

Yahoo Sports • 08月21日 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.

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

NBC Sports • 08月21日 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.

Klint Kubiak not ready to name the Raiders' starting quarterback

NBC Sports • 08月21日 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.

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

NBC Sports • 08月18日 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.