Kirk Cousins Stays Humble After Being Named Raiders' Starter

Kirk Cousins was named the Raiders' starting quarterback ahead of training camp, but his reaction wasn't exactly a victory lap.

While the veteran has been named starter by coach Klint Kubiak, he notes that the quarterback position group has been supporting each other and working together.

Kirk Cousins changed Fernando Mendoza's timeline after taking the Raiders' QB1 job  MARCA

Kirk Cousins was named starting quarterback as Las Vegas Raiders open training camp, but coach Klint Kubiak said Fernando Mendoza must push him.

The Las Vegas Raiders used the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Fernando Mendoza, but Klint Kubiak is not handing the rookie control of the offense when the team takes the practice field at the end of July. “When we go out to practice tomorrow, Kirk Cousins is the starting quarterback,” Kubiak...

Raiders make starting quarterback decision as No 1 pick put firmly in his place  talkSPORT

How Mendoza develops and is placed into the starting position will be the most important challenge for Kubiak as a rookie head coach.

Former Indiana Hoosiers star and 2026 NFL Draft first overall pick Fernando Mendoza is confident that he can beat out Kirk Cousins for the Raiders' starting quarterback position.