Raiders GM Sends Strong Message About Fernando Mendoza After Kirk Cousins Trade
Raiders GM John Spytek voices his support for QB Fernando Mendoza after the team's decision to trade Kirk Cousins.
The Las Vegas Raiders have officially ushered in the era of Fernando Mendoza as their starting quarterback after trading veteran Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings just before the NFL trade deadline. While some fans appreciated Cousins' stellar play this season, anticipation for Mendoza's NFL debut was already building, which will now occur against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
Raiders General Manager John Spytek expressed confidence in Mendoza's readiness, stating that he met every test the organization has set for him. Spytek acknowledged Mendoza's progress as a player, teammate, leader, and quarterback, explaining that acknowledging this growth led to the difficult decision to trade Cousins. Despite the challenging context of the Seahawks' defense, which allows the fewest yards in the NFL this season, the Raiders aim to rebound into the AFC playoff race with Mendoza under center.
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