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Raiders’ Smart QB Strategy | Las Vegas Raiders News
The Las Vegas Raiders are firing on all cylinders heading into 2026, bringing in head coach Klint Kubiak and drafting top QB Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick — but they’re also starting veteran Kirk Cousins Week 1. Cousins, a 14-year pro and Gruden’s pick as the “perfect mentor” for Mendoza, brings championship-caliber experience to stabilize the offense while the rookie develops. It’s a bold, balanced strategy: win now with proven talent, while building for the future with a generational QB. The Raiders aren’t just reloading — they’re redefining their path to playoff contention. Listen…
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