Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak announced that veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins will start as the team opens training camp, choosing the established veteran over first-overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza. The decision was made public as Kubiak addressed the media at the start of camp.
According to reports, Kubiak indicated that while Cousins will be the starting quarterback, rookie Mendoza is expected to compete for the position. The coach emphasized the need for Mendoza to push Cousins during camp, suggesting an open competition may develop as training progresses.
Kubiak also made comments about the Raiders’ wide receiver room during his media availability, though sources characterized his remarks as “telling” without providing full details of his specific statement about that position group.
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