Why the Las Vegas Raiders should start rookie Fernando Mendoza in Week 1

Name: Why the Las Vegas Raiders should start rookie Fernando Mendoza in Week 1
Uploaded: 2026-08-27T21:24:59Z
Duration: 3 min 8 s
Description: The panel debates whether the Las Vegas Raiders should name rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza the starter for Week 1, with arguments for letting the rookie play immediately versus the safety and experience of starting veteran Kirk Cousins.

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The panel debates whether the Las Vegas Raiders should name rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza the starter for Week 1, with arguments for letting the rookie play immediately versus the safety and experience of starting veteran Kirk Cousins.