Kirk Cousins Named Raiders' Starting Quarterback
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Kirk Cousins Named Raiders' Starting Quarterback

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins will begin training camp as the team’s starter, beating out first-round draft pick Fernando Mendoza. The decision was announced by Klint Kubiak.

The Las Vegas Raiders have named veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins as their starting signal caller to open training camp. This announcement comes ahead of the start of camp and places Cousins in front of rookie Fernando Mendoza, who was selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the recent draft.

Klint Kubiak, the team’s offensive coordinator, confirmed the decision. According to ESPN, Kubiak said that “veteran QB Kirk Cousins will open training camp as the Raiders' starter, in front of No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza.” The reasoning behind the choice was not detailed beyond simply naming Cousins the starter for the beginning of camp.

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