Cousins gets nod over Fernando Mendoza to open Raiders camp
Kirk Cousins gets the green light to lead Raiders camp, signaling a definitive quarterback hierarchy.
The brief
The designation positions him as the primary passer, shaping practice drills, game‑plan discussions, and setting the tone for the offseason. Sportsnet.ca, NBC Sports, NFL.com and ESPN all report that head coach Klint Kubiak confirmed Cousins will receive a ton of reps and urged Fernando Mendoza and Aidan O'Connell to push the veteran.
The coaching staff’s emphasis on reps underscores a rigorous evaluation process, while keeping the backup competition alive. How the backups will respond and whether the early focus on Cousins will shape the Raiders' season remains unanswered.
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The reporting (6)
- The Raiders name Kirk Cousins their starting quarterback Yahoo Sports · 49d ago
- Klint Kubiak addresses quarterback room, competition across the board as Raiders report for training camp Raiders.com · 49d ago
- Kirk Cousins to open Raiders training camp as starting quarterback Sportsnet.ca · 49d ago
- Klint Kubiak: Kirk Cousins is the starting QB, Fernando Mendoza and Aidan O'Connell should push him NBC Sports · 49d ago
- Raiders HC Klint Kubiak: Kirk Cousins will begin camp as QB1, will get 'a ton of reps' NFL.com · 49d ago
- Cousins gets nod over Fernando Mendoza to open Raiders camp ESPN · 49d ago
Quick answers
Who has been named the starting quarterback for the Raiders' opening training camp?
Kirk Cousins
Which coach confirmed Cousins will receive extensive reps?
Head coach Klint Kubiak
Which other quarterbacks are mentioned as competing with Cousins?
Fernando Mendoza and Aidan O'Connell
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