Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak hasn’t made it official, but all indications have been throughout the offseason and training camp that Kirk Cousins will open the season as starting quarterback — despite the club drafting Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall.
Mendoza flashed his potential in the preseason, though the performance was ultimately up and down.
On Tuesday, General Manager John Spytek noted that Mendoza has been the same kind of guy they got to know during the pre-draft process, so it’s not like the team has been surprised at the way the quarterback has gone about his business.
“He’s a tireless worker. He loves football. He loves his…
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