Fernando Mendoza may be pushing Kirk Cousins in Raiders QB battle
Fernando Mendoza may be giving the Las Vegas Raiders something to think about at quarterback. Kirk Cousins entered training camp as the expected Week 1 starter, but Mendoza received extended first-team work after Cousins was held out of Saturday's practice following his altercation with Maxx Crosby. The rookie connected repeatedly with Brock Bowers and produced multiple touchdowns during the session. Cousins remains the expected starter, but every strong Mendoza performance increases the pressure on Las Vegas to decide how quickly it wants to turn the offense over to the No. 1 overall pick. The Raiders have not officially changed their Week 1 quarterback plan.
Corroborating: Reuters reported that Cousins was held out after his altercation with Maxx Crosby, creating extended first-team opportunities for Mendoza. Camp reporting credited Mendoza with a strong practice and multiple connections with Brock Bowers. Cousins is still expected to open the season as the starter, and Las Vegas has not announced a change.
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