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The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Fernando Mendoza number one overall to become the potential franchise quarterback. His hype continues to build after he finally signed his rookie contract and is in the building for training camp. Mendoza isn’t expected to play right away, with the c…
From Kirk Cousins in Las Vegas to Malik Willis in Miami, we rank the impact of the five new starting quarterbacks set to take over in 2026
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Fernando Mendoza signed his rookie deal last week and that leaves the quarterback with nothing to focus on other than football when the Raiders open training camp this week.
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The Las Vegas Raiders enter training camp with a quarterback battle to sort out. Will it be the veteran Kirk Cousins or the rookie Fernando Mendoza?
The Raiders made Mendoza the first overall pick of this year's draft.
The Las Vegas Raiders seemingly locked in quarterback Kirk Cousins to help get their season off to a solid start while rookie Fernando Mendoza learns the ropes in the NFL.
It's a total showdown between Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza. Which quarterback will get the start for the Las Vegas Raiders?
Although the Raiders spent the first overall pick in this year’s draft on former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, veteran free agent pickup Kirk Cousins is the favorite to win the starting job. As rookie head coach Klint Kubiak eases Mendoza in, he will likely “sprinkle” in …
Whether or not first-year Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak will give rookie Fernando Mendoza a legitimate chance to win the team's Week 1 starting quarterback job over offseason acquisition Kirk Cousins is on track to be the top story hovering over the Raiders.
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Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). The air quality this week had me reliving my childhood as a second hand smoker. My dad, and most of my aunts, uncles, and cousins were heavy smokers. Wi…
The Raiders haven't won a playoff game since January 2003 and haven't participated in a postseason contest since January 2022.
Are the Raiders overlooking one potential consequence of their Cousins/Mendoza plan?
The Las Vegas Raiders have a decision on their hands with training camp nearing, and that’s whether the Silver and Black should go with veteran Kirk Cousins or hand the keys to the franchise over to Fernando Mendoza.Having Cousins start the season can allow Las Vegas to bring Men…
These four quarterbacks are not long-term locks, but their 2026 performances could reshape multiple franchises' plans
DeMarcus Cousins has entered the LeBron James free agency conversation, naming the Timberwolves as his preferred landing spot for him.
Should Vegas play the rookie quarterback ahead of veteran Kirk Cousins?
The Las Vegas Raiders will have high expectations for the 2026 season. Las Vegas made some major investments this offseason, rebuilding their quarterback room and adding talent all over the roster. One Raiders player is particularly well set up to have a career season in 2026. Th…
The Las Vegas Raiders should be a much improved team during the 2026 season. Las Vegas upgraded their quarterback room this offseason, signing Kirk Cousins and drafting Fernando Mendoza. But one Raiders offensive lineman is receiving mixed reviews after earning a monster contract…
One of the major question marks that the Las Vegas Raiders have as training camp approaches is the quarterback position. Will head coach Klint Kubiak go with the veteran Kirk Cousins or hand the keys to the offense over to the No. 1 overall pick, Fernando Mendoza? Should the Silv…
At a family Fourth of July party on Saturday, when, naturally many of the conversations I was part of centered around the Buffalo Bills, I was posed this straightforward (annual) question by one of my cousins — h/t John — that I want to pose to you, Rumblings readers. — What are …
It remains to be seen if Kirk Cousins and Mendoza will continue "competing" for the starting job through Las Vegas' preseason opener versus the Arizona Cardinals on Aug. 13.
The Las Vegas Raiders revamped the quarterback room in 2026, adding Kirk Cousins and drafting Fernando Mendoza. Mendoza is the hope for Raider Nation, as he aims to turn around the franchise after years of losing. Of course, fans want an update on his success and how quickly he c…
The Raiders are one of the most talked-about teams because of the potential that they have for this season.
Kirk Cousins is going to open the season under center for the Las Vegas Raiders, and at this point, saying […]
Fernando Mendoza represents the Raiders’ future under center. The opening stages of the 2026 season will likely see Kirk Cousins handle starting duties, though. With Cousins in place as a veteran and familiar face to new head coach Klint Kubiak, he could work as QB1 for an extend…
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Barring a surprising development, Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak will soon name veteran Kirk Cousins the team's Week 1 starting quarterback over No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza.
The Raiders drafted their quarterback of the future with No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza, but he may not be the team’s starter in Week 1. Instead, Kirk Cousins is “well-positioned” to open the regular season as Las Vegas’ starting quarterback, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. This aligns wi…
Coming out of OTAs and mandatory minicamp, the Raiders are still on track with their plan to start veteran QB Kirk Cousins ahead of No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza in Week 1, per Jason La Canfora. La Canfora writes there’s a lot of organizational buy-in at all different levels, star…
Broncos The Broncos look to become Super Bowl contenders after reaching last year’s AFC Championship game. Denver OT Mike McGlinchey said they have already turned the page on last season and feels like he has a lot to prove going into the ninth year of his career. “Nothing about…
The 2026 World Cup has created a topic of conversation among many NFL players, including Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins and San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle.The reason? The United States is one of three nations hosting the major soccer tournament across several NFL …
Broncos Broncos WR Troy Franklin was asked about being affected by the team’s acquisition of WR Jaylen Waddle. “He’s a guy who’s coming in who’s a first-rounder,” Franklin told Luca Evans of The Denver Post on Tuesday. “We traded high value for him, and he’s going to get his touc…
One of the biggest debates of the offseason is always whether or not the NFL should have all-natural grass fields in their stadiums. Now, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins is getting in on that debate.
During a recent appearance on the "Bussin' With the Boys" podcast, Darnold revealed that he recently spoke with Kubiak at the Seahawks' championship ring ceremony about Mendoza and Cousins.
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Raiders redundancy is apt at the quarterback position. No, I’m not referring to having super veteran Kirk Cousins, No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza, and another vet Aidan O’Connell as the top trio in the quarterback room. That’s quite important, don’t get me wrong. It’s having…
DeMarcus Cousins praises Jazz No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson, comparing the young guard's game to Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.
Cousins is on the final stretch of his career, and he knows he won't be a long-term solution in Sin City. In the meantime, however, he won't go down without a fight.
The Las Vegas Raiders are having a QB competition between Kirk Cousins and first overall pick Fernando Mendoza. Nonetheless, all signs point to the veteran winning the job over the rookie. With OTAs and mandatory minicamp now in the rearview mirror, Cousins and Mendoza are likely…
Before the NFL Draft took place and prior to veteran Kirk Cousins joining the Las Vegas Raiders, rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza was linked with legendary minority owner Tom Brady. During a leaked conversation from the NFL Combine in early March, a humorous phone exchange occ…
These players hail from totally different generations, with Cousins being 37 and Mendoza being 22.
Former Las Vegas Raiders general manager Tom Telesco shared his thoughts on the team's quarterback room after a busy offseason. The post Tom Telesco Shares Strong Thoughts on Kirk Cousins & Fernando Mendoza appeared first on HEAVY.
As expected, the Las Vegas Raiders used the No. 1 pick to get their hands on Fernando Mendoza. However, they also knew he would be a bit of a project, which is why they signed Kirk Cousins before the NFL Draft.
Fernando Mendoza will go through a lot of growing pains in his rookie year for the Las Vegas Raiders. Transitioning from college to the NFL is never easy, no matter the amount of talent a newcomer has. Mendoza is being a sponge in their OTAs, absorbing as much information as he c…
The Las Vegas Raiders linked Fernando Mendoza and Tom Brady together well before the NFL Draft. Plus before Kirk Cousins entered the picture in Sin City. Turns out Mendoza got on the phone with the seven-time Super Bowl champion Brady. And Brady playfully corrected the Indiana na…
Broncos After rewarding CB Patrick Surtain II with a pay raise, Broncos HC Sean Payton spoke on the added flexibility of having excess cap space after years of dealing with dead cap. “It feels good,” Payton said, via Brandon Walker of the Broncos Wire. “It’s important. It’s hard …
The Falcons ‘ quarterback situation has continued to evolve in recent years, with Atlanta now looking to establish its starting quarterback after the failure of the Kirk Cousins experiment. And it will come down between former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and returni…
Kirk Cousins shines some light on the difference between Kubiak as a play-caller and head man.
The Las Vegas Raiders are heading into their true offseason with a month and a half break before training camp. One of the key stories for camp season is the battle at quarterback. Kirk Cousins and Mendoza could be in a battle for the number one spot, but that decision could alre…
The Daily Slop – 14 June 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders li…
McLaurin, Garcon, Moss, Reed & Cooley make the all-PFF list as Washington WRs & TEs
The Las Vegas Raiders are back at mandatory mini-camp, and fans are excited to hear about football. Klint Kubiak and his coaching staff are looking to put their imprint on the franchise and take it to the next level. Of course, the main position missing from the Raiders is quarte…
71% of Las Vegas Raiders fans believe Kirk Cousins will be the starting quarterback in Week 1.
Chargers Chargers veteran OLB Khalil Mack and LB Daiyan Henley talked about the differences with new DC Chris O’Leary’s scheme. While the scheme will share many aspects with what it was under Jesse Minter, Henley thinks it feels faster, more violent and more aggressive. “You can …
The Raiders drafted Fernando Mendoza, hoping he is the future of the franchise, but for now, they may start the season with Kirk Cousins.
Kubiak may have given a hint about the status of his depth chart heading into the team's summer break.
The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Fernando Mendoza first overall, but Klint Kubiak made clear that status guarantees nothing. The Raiders head coach issued a blunt challenge Thursday after mandatory minicamp. Mendoza enters the break as the prized rookie quarterback, yet the Raiders’…
The Las Vegas Raiders are currently taking part in minicamp as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. The Raiders are coming off a busy offseason in which they did as many expected and drafted Fernando Mendoza number one overall out of Indiana on the heels of his Heisman …
Who will start for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2026? That’s one of the burning questions surrounding the team this offseason. They drafted reigning Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, yes. However, they also signed veteran quarterback K…
Fernando Mendoza is still adjusting to the NFL, but he's leaning on the Raiders' trio of Tom Brady, Kirk Cousins and Klint Kubiak ahead of the season.
Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins is in Las Vegas and getting ready for a season with the Las Vegas Raiders, and he's largely predicted to start the season atop the depth chart. But how long will he remain there?
For a piece published on Monday, Josh Kendall of The Athletic shared why Penix feels that Mendoza "is going to get a great guy, before the football player" as it pertains to having Cousins as a mentor through at least the end of the upcoming season.
Mendoza is expected to eventually become the team's franchise quarterback, but development takes time in the NFL, even when you're a Heisman Trophy winner.
Recent updates have hinted that Las Vegas Raiders coaches could at least consider abandoning their plan of starting Cousins over Mendoza sooner than some thought back at the beginning of May.
Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza is getting his feet wet with the Las Vegas Raiders, and he's largely expected to become the eventual franchise quarterback for the team.
The Las Vegas Raiders are all the talk of the NFL after drafting rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza and also signing veteran Kirk Cousins during the offseason.
The Las Vegas Raiders are brimming with promise heading into the 2026 season, largely because they're being led by veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins and talked-about rookie Fernando Mendoza.
Happy “The Falcons Have More Cap Space Day” to all who celebrate. As of today, June 1, the Falcons have an additional $2.1 million in 2026 cap space and $45 million in 2027 cap space owing to their release of quarterback Kirk Cousins back in March. That team saved some money earl…
It’s a given that the keys to the Raiders’ offense will eventually be handed to Fernando Mendoza, the top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and the Heisman Trophy winner...
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We’re still a ways away from training camp and the Las Vegas Raiders having to make any decisions on the 53-man roster, but OTAs are underway in Las Vegas, and thus, the battles for positioning on the depth chart have already begun. That’s the focus for this week’s mailbag as we …
Returning Raider Nation’s question for the week
A recent report revealed that rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza "has wowed" the Las Vegas Raiders' coaching staff "at every turn" since the Raiders made Mendoza the first overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Las Vegas Raiders are heading into the new season with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza.
Las Vegas Raiders’ part owner Tom Brady reportedly attended Thursday’s OTA session. He reportedly kept a close eye on the offense and the all-time greatest quarterback saw the Raiders’ quarterbacks put in good work in the practice. As expected, veteran Kirk Cousins remained the N…