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Kubiak: Raiders will decide when to start Mendoza based on his play and not the offense as a whole

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders coach Klint Kubiak explained that the decision to start rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the starter will depend on his performance on the field and not the overall success of the offense. Mendoza, who was drafted first overall, is likely to become the backup to Kirk Cousins when the season begins on September 13 against Miami.

"They've all got to get ready," Kubiak said. "Whoever is playing quarterback for us, it's a team thing. It's not the QB playing well and everyone else is not or the other way around."

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Kubiak: Raiders will decide when to start Mendoza based on his play and not the offense as a whole

The Raiders' offensive line is far from proven, no wide receiver has emerged as a true No. 1 and a rookie could be the starting running back entering the season.

  • Raiders coach Klint Kubiak will decide Mendoza's starting role based on his play.
  • Poor offensive performance last season ranked Raiders last in NFL in points and yards.
  • Offense is unproven with no clear No. 1 wide receiver and rookie running back joining.

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