Why the Raiders Made a Tough Decision on Fernando Mendoza After Trading Kirk Cousins: “I want to stop short of saying he’s earned it”
Key Highlights: Fernando Mendoza will become the Las Vegas Raiders’ starting quarterback after Kirk Cousins was traded to the Minnesota Vikings. Raiders general manager John Spytek said Mendoza’s development as a quarterback, teammate, leader and person made the decision possible. Mendoza’s first start will come against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. Fernando Mendoza ...