Raiders Coach Details Plan for Fernando Mendoza Ahead of Preseason Debut
With Kirk Cousins set to make his Raiders debut Thursday, head coach Klint Kubiak reveals his plan for rookie Fernando Mendoza.
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak has announced his plan to feature all of the team's starters in the preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals. This decision comes ahead of the Raiders' preseason debut on Thursday. The match-up pits two first-time head coaches, Kubiak and Arizona's Mike LaFleur, against each other.
The preseason game provides an opportunity for veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to make his NFL debut in live action, despite initially being started over first-round draft pick Fernando Mendoza. Kubiak emphasized that Mendoza will receive ample playing time and view the opener as a crucial development opportunity. The Raiders coach explained that they have a strategy in place for the starters and intend to play multiple players during the game, emphasizing their goal to evaluate the entire roster.
The preseason game against the Cardinals will be the first real test for Mendoza as he adapts to the new offensive system and plays alongside his teammates.
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