Klint Kubiak: Raiders QB1 is Kirk Cousins' job to lose
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Key Points:
- Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins completed five of six passes and threw a touchdown in the preseason opener, with head coach Klint Kubiak indicating he expects Cousins to start in Week One.
- Kubiak noted that Cousins has been taking reps with the first-team offense throughout training camp and has not done anything to lose the starting job.
- First overall pick Fernando Mendoza also threw a touchdown and completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards but made some mistakes, including a questionable sack, signaling he still has development ahead.
- Kubiak praised Mendoza's progress and leadership during the game but emphasized that he needs to continue improving before earning the starting role.
- While Mendoza is viewed as the Raiders' long-term franchise quarterback, Cousins is expected to be the starter for the regular-season opener against the Dolphins on September 13.
