Kubiak mum on Raiders starter as Fernando Mendoza struggles
Five outlets are tracking the Las Vegas Raiders' quarterback controversy as Fernando Mendoza struggles in the preseason.
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The story so far
The Las Vegas Raiders' starting quarterback for the upcoming season is still uncertain. The team's coach, Klint Kubiak, has not yet named a starter.
The uncertainty comes after rookie Fernando Mendoza had a shaky performance in the preseason finale against the 49ers. The game was the latest in a series of struggles for Mendoza.
Meanwhile, veteran Kirk Cousins has dominated the preseason quarterback play. The open question is whether Kubiak will name a starter before the regular season begins.
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Sources (16)
- Fernando Mendoza finishes preseason with 2nd interception in Las Vegas Raiders-San Francisco 49ers matchup Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Kirk Cousins or Fernando Mendoza? Klint Kubiak’s latest starting QB take leaves Raiders fans guessing Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Klint Kubiak says Fernando Mendoza 'needs another 3 preseason games' as Raiders mum on QB1 NFL.com · 6h ago
- "Sit Him for The Entire Season": Fernando Mendoza Gets Harsh Reality Check After Embarrassing Display Against 49ers Yahoo Sports · 13h ago
- Raiders' Klint Kubiak still won't name Week 1 QB starter, here's why all signs point to Kirk Cousins CBS Sports · 13h ago
- Raiders HC Klint Kubiak Appears To Reveal Who His Week 1 Starting QB Will Be After Dropping Harsh Truth Bomb On Fernando Mendoza [VIDEO] Yahoo Sports · 13h ago
- Raiders get good news on Fernando Mendoza amid franchise QB signs Yahoo Sports · 13h ago
- Raiders' Kirk Cousins: QB1 decision still pending CBS Sports · 13h ago
- Raiders still not ready to name starting quarterback after final preseason game Yahoo Sports · 13h ago
- Why haven’t Raiders named a Week 1 starting QB? Yahoo Sports · 13h ago
- Klint Kubiak doesn't name Raiders QB1 after preseason finale USA Today · 13h ago
- Fernando Mendoza-Kirk Cousins QB1 Battle Addressed by Raiders HC Kubiak After Rookie's Struggles Bleacher Report · 13h ago
- Fernando Mendoza shaky in preseason finale: Instant analysis, grade USA Today · 13h ago
- ‘Please no’ – NFL fans issue clear warning to Fernando Mendoza after what he did vs 49ers Yahoo Sports · 13h ago
- Kirk Cousins dominates Raiders preseason quarterback play but coach Klint Kubiak still won't name the starter Fox News · 13h ago
- Maxx Crosby Receives Strong Words After Raiders Lose to 49ers Yahoo Sports · 13h ago
The obvious questions
Who are the quarterbacks competing for the Raiders' starting position?
Fernando Mendoza and Kirk Cousins.
What was the outcome of the Raiders' preseason finale?
The Raiders lost to the 49ers.
Who is the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders?
Klint Kubiak.
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