Raiders QB Mendoza 'will get plenty of reps' in preseason opener
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Key Points:
- Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza is expected to receive significant playing time in Thursday's preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals, according to coach Klint Kubiak.
- Mendoza, the No. 1 pick in the April NFL draft, has mostly practiced with the second team but recently worked with the starters after Kirk Cousins was sidelined due to a scuffle.
- Coach Kubiak praised Mendoza's preparation and ability to learn from mistakes during training camp but emphasized that game performance will be a new challenge.
- The Raiders plan to have starters play in the preseason game, with Mendoza potentially taking snaps alongside some first-team offensive linemen, though specific snap counts have not been disclosed.
- The team is still assessing the availability of defensive player Maxx Crosby, who had offseason knee surgery and was absent from recent practice.
