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Raiders name Kirk Cousins as Week 1 starting quarterback, Fernando Mendoza will begin career as backup
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak announced Kirk Cousins as the Week 1 starting quarterback against the Miami Dolphins, with rookie Fernando Mendoza starting as a backup.
- Raiders management, including GM John Spytek and minority owner Tom Brady, support developing Mendoza behind a veteran QB, emphasizing patience and daily effort.
- Cousins, who signed a two-year deal after being released by the Falcons, has prior experience working with Kubiak during their time with the Minnesota Vikings.
- Cousins started eight games last season with a 5-3 record, completing 61.7% of passes for 1,721 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions, and ranks among the NFL’s top quarterbacks in career passing yards and touchdowns.
- The Raiders aim to build a competitive team by playing the most ready players while maintaining constant competition across all positions, drawing on examples of both rookie starters and those who developed over time.
