Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza takes practice field for first time as starter

Fernando Mendoza ‘a lot more confident’ ahead of Raiders starting debut

Fernando Mendoza had the reins of the Raiders offense at practice, replacing Kirk Cousins amid the Tuesday trade, but not before giving his mentor his flowers.

Fernando Mendoza reminds everyone Kirk Cousins is still alive and well

Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza thanked Kirk Cousins for his mentorship as he prepares for his first NFL start against Seattle.

Fernando Mendoza is grateful to mentor Kirk Cousins as he takes over as the Raiders’ starting QB

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — When Fernando Mendoza was working his way toward becoming the Raiders' starting quarterback, Kirk Cousins mentored the rookie rather than shunning him.

Fernando Mendoza is grateful to mentor Kirk Cousins as he takes over as the Raiders' starting QB

Fernando Mendoza hopes to rely on what he learned from Kirk Cousins when he makes his first NFL start. The top pick in the NFL draft will take over as the Raiders' starting quarterback on Sunday when Las Vegas hosts…

Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza takes practice field for first time as starter

Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza took the podium on Wednesday for the first time as the starting quarterback for Las Vegas.