Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak reiterates that quarterback Kirk Cousins is the team’s starting QB. After an efficient drive by Cousins during the Raiders’ preseason opener, Kubiak indicates the job belongs to Cousins unless he loses it.
Kubiak also comments on the other options, saying he liked what he saw from Fernando Mendoza in the preseason game. However, Kubiak says Cousins continues to work with the first-string offense, while Mendoza remains in the competition. The outlets frame the remarks as an effort to clarify the depth-chart direction while still acknowledging the ongoing preseason evaluation.
Together, the reports portray a quarterback competition in which Cousins has the current advantage with first-team reps, and Kubiak’s messaging suggests the coaching staff sees Cousins as the presumptive starter while monitoring performance from the rest of the group.
