Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Klint Kubiak Still Undecided on Starting QB for Preseason
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Despite an inconsistent outing by Fernando Mendoza in Thursday's preseason finale against the San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is still not ready to reveal who their starting quarterback will be in Week 1.
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CBS SportsThe Las Vegas Raiders are making us wait a bit longer to find out who the starting quarterback will be, as the competition between veteran Kirk Cousins and rookie first overall pick Fernando Mendoza comes to a close. Head coach Kirk Kubiak has been adamant about waiting to name his QB1, though many signs have pointed to Cousins as their guy. With just over two weeks until the team's opener against the Miami Dolphins, the mystery remains, but the hints are there.
ESPNKubiak mum on Vegas' QB as Mendoza struggles Raiders coach Klint Kubiak refused to name a regular-season starter after Thursday's preseason finale, although his utilization hints at Kirk Cousins getting the call in Week 1.
Fox SportsVideo Details The Las Vegas Raiders still haven’t named a starting QB, and it’s between Fernando Mendoza and Kirk Cousins. Danny Parkins, Eric Mangini, and Geoff Schwartz ask if this is a problem, if Odell Beckham Jr. will have an impact for the New York Giants, and if Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders will bounce back this season.
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Kubiak insisted at the start of training camp that Cousins was in line to be their starter. He has been listed as QB1 on the depth chart throughout the entire preseason.
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CBS Sports"When we go out to practice tomorrow, Kirk Cousins is the starting quarterback," Kubiak said at the time. "He's the guy, and he's going to get a ton of reps. He deserves them because he's played really good football. But I want Fernando and I want Aidan (O'Connell) to push him."
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Kubiak and his staff still have two weeks before the regular season begins, giving them a window to keep evaluating the situation. The Raiders will host the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium in Week 1 on Sept. 13.
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CBS SportsThe Raiders begin the season at home on Sept. 13 and will head just up the road to Los Angeles in Week 2 to take on the Chargers.
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01 CBS Sports Following the team's final preseason game, Kubiak said his No. 1 overall pick could benefit from a few more preseason games, but unfortunately for Mendoza, that's not something he has. The NFL now only holds three preseason games per team, meaning the players, especially the rookies, have less time to prove themselves and get those valuable in-game reps.
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02 Bleacher Report Speaking to reporters after the Raiders' 18-12 loss, Kubiak said the coaching staff will review the tape before making any final decisions between Mendoza and Kirk Cousins.
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03 Fox Sports OBJ’s Giants comeback, Raiders still don’t have a QB1, Will Jayden Daniels bounce back? | FTF
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