Kubiak: Raiders Will Decide when to Start Mendoza Based on His Play and Not the Offense as a Whole
Klint Kubiak said the Raiders will time Fernando Mendoza’s debut by his practice and preseason play, with the offense still unsettled.
- The Las Vegas Raiders continue to evaluate their quarterback situation as rookie Fernando Mendoza competes for the starting job, though Kirk Cousins currently maintains the first-team offense role during training camp.
- Last year, the Raiders offense ranked last in the NFL with 14.2 points and 245.2 yards per game, prompting management to seek improvements at multiple positions across the roster.
- Backup center Jordan Meredith praised Mendoza's preparation, stating, "Under center, hes perfect," as the rookie demonstrated command in huddles during preseason action against the Houston Texans.
- Complicating offensive development, running back Ashton Jeanty suffered a leg injury on Sunday, forcing rookie Mike Washington into first-team reps while head coach Klint Kubiak evaluates the entire roster.
- Offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko emphasized that Kubiak retains final authority on player development, with Mendoza likely serving as the backup when the season opens Sept 13 against Miami.
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When the Las Vegas Raiders selected former Indiana Hoosiers standout quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, many felt that he could be a day one starter.Despite spending the No. 1 pick on a long-term franchise quarterback, the Raiders quickly made it clear that they were not going […] The post Raiders Provide Telling Fernando Mendoza Update Before Week 1 appeared first on HEAVY.
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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) — 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
Kubiak: Raiders will decide when to start Mendoza based on his play an
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — 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. Probably not the ideal situation to start a first-year quarterback, but players drafted first overall — as Fernando Mendoza was — usually join a team with a lot more questions than answers. And there are plenty with Las Vegas. Could that be a factor for when Raide…
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