Las Vegas Raiders quarterback situation centers on Cousins and Mendoza

The Las Vegas Raiders are managing a quarterback transition as veteran Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza prepare for the upcoming NFL season. While head coach Klint Kubiak has not officially named a starter, Cousins has taken the majority of first-team repetitions during training camp and is expected to lead the team out of the preseason.

NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky suggests that Cousins will likely start the season, but Mendoza's role could evolve based on team performance. Orlovsky noted that if Cousins struggles and the team faces significant losses while Mendoza shows progression on the practice field, the coaching staff may eventually turn to the rookie.

Mendoza, the team's first-round draft pick, has already seen preseason action, including starting in a game against the Houston Texans. Despite the competition, reports indicate that Cousins and Mendoza are building a positive relationship within the quarterback room.