Kirk Cousins emphasizes Raiders starter role amid Fernando Mendoza's emergence

Kirk Cousins asserts his intent to remain the starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, despite competing with rookie Fernando Mendoza, the first overall draft pick. Cousins acknowledges the challenges Mendoza faces as he adapts to the NFL, noting that both players contribute to each other's development. His performance in training camp has garnered praise, showing improvement in his execution. Cousins signed with the Raiders in April and has been in close collaboration with head coach Klint Kubiak, who he previously worked with in Minnesota. As camp progresses, the Raiders will evaluate Mendoza's readiness for action this season.

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