Raiders Weigh 1st-Team Reps for 3 QBs After Mendoza's 97-Yard Debut
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Updated · ESPN · Aug 14
Raiders Weigh 1st-Team Reps for 3 QBs After Mendoza's 97-Yard Debut
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Aug 14
Summary
Klint Kubiak said all three Raiders quarterbacks—Kirk Cousins, Aidan O'Connell and rookie Fernando Mendoza—deserve first-team practice reps after Thursday's preseason opener.
Mendoza strengthened his case by going 10-for-16 for 97 yards and a touchdown over four series in Las Vegas' 27-14 loss to Arizona, drawing praise for staying calm and executing as he does in practice.
Cousins still holds the starting job after Kubiak previously named him QB1 and after he opened the game 5-for-6 for 50 yards and a touchdown on his only series.
The coaching staff now must decide how to divide starter reps, a notable shift for Mendoza, who had worked mostly with the second team during training camp.