Raiders name Kirk Cousins starting quarterback for Week 1 against Miami Dolphins

The Las Vegas Raiders have designated veteran Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback for their Week 1 regular season game against the Miami Dolphins. Head coach Klint Kubiak confirmed the decision on Wednesday morning, opting for the veteran over rookie Fernando Mendoza. The franchise selected Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft this past April following his tenure at Indiana. Despite his status as a top draft pick, Mendoza struggled during the preseason, throwing interceptions in losses to the Houston Texans and San Francisco 49ers. Cousins, who joined the Raiders on a one-year deal, is entering his 15th professional season. The team intends to use this time to develop Mendoza behind the veteran while the coaching staff focuses on establishing a new direction for the franchise.

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