Raiders could have a quarterback controversy brewing in Las Vegas
Kirk Cousins appears set to open the season as the Raiders’ starter, but rookie Fernando Mendoza has shown enough this preseason to make Las Vegas’ quarterback future much more intriguing.
The Las Vegas Raiders may be facing a quarterback controversy as they prepare for the upcoming season. Rookie Fernando Mendoza is unlikely to start as the team's starting quarterback, but his preseason performance may have indicated when Mendoza eventually gets his opportunity. Kirk Cousins remains the team's favorite to take the first snap of the regular season, providing an experienced option while the organization evaluates the offense, which still has questions to answer.
Mendoza has demonstrated intriguing potential in the preseason, excelling in areas such as operating from under center and handling play-action concepts. However, there have been rookie mistakes, including a pick-six against Houston and an interception against San Francisco. Despite these errors, a comment from Raiders' coach Klint Kubiak suggests that the team values Mendoza's confidence and decisiveness.
With the Raiders not in immediate playoff contention, Mendoza could receive an opportunity to develop and potentially take over as the starting quarterback in the future.
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