Raiders Coach Details Plan for Fernando Mendoza Ahead of Preseason Debut
Summary
Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said he will play all starters in the preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals. Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins will start, but rookie Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick, will also get many chances to play and develop.Key Facts
- The Raiders play their preseason opener Thursday at Allegiant Stadium versus the Cardinals.
- Raiders coach Klint Kubiak and Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur are both first-time NFL head coaches.
- Kirk Cousins will start as quarterback over rookie Fernando Mendoza.
- Fernando Mendoza is the 2024 No. 1 overall draft pick and won the Heisman Trophy in college.
- Coach Kubiak plans to give Mendoza plenty of playing time as a way to help him develop.
- The Raiders’ offense features new additions like Heisman runner-up Ashton Jeanty and All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers.
- The team also strengthened its defense by adding players Kwity Paye, Nakobe Dean, Quay Walker, and Taron Johnson.
- The preseason game will show how well Mendoza has adjusted to the NFL and the team’s new offensive system.
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