Tom Flores Addresses Raiders' Quarterback Dynamics With Mendoza

WHO:

Daily Mail NFL - Fernando Mendoza, a 22-year-old quarterback, was drafted first overall by Tom Brady's Raiders.

Heavy NFL - The Las Vegas Raiders, Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza, Klint Kubiak, Jacob Clark, Aidan O'Connell

raiders.com - Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza, Klint Kubiak, Jacob Clark, Aidan O'Connell

WHAT:

raiders.com - Kirk Cousins threw for 12,089 passing yards and 94 touchdowns while working with Klint Kubiak as his quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator.

Heavy NFL - The Raiders hope to have Fernando Mendoza as their franchise quarterback.

raiders.com - Kirk Cousins is entering his 15th NFL season and is a four-time Pro Bowler.

raiders.com - Cousins ranks in the top six among active quarterbacks in passing yards (44,700) and passing touchdowns (298).

raiders.com - Mendoza led the Indiana Hoosiers to their first undefeated season and national championship in program history.

raiders.com - Mendoza led the nation in passing touchdowns (41) and completed 72 percent of his passes.

raiders.com - Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy, awarded annually to the top player in college football.

raiders.com - Jacob Clark threw for nearly 8,000 passing yards and 64 touchdowns at Missouri State.

raiders.com - Aidan O'Connell has recorded 20 passing touchdowns and is just shy of 4,000 career passing yards in 21 games played and 17 starts.

WHERE:

raiders.com - The Raiders are based in Las Vegas.

WHEN:

raiders.com - The Raiders will aim to get Cousins, Mendoza, and O'Connell first-team reps in training camp.

WHY:

raiders.com - The Raiders are transitioning to Mendoza as the starter once he is ready, rather than rushing him into the starting role.

HOW:

raiders.com - Klint Kubiak stated that the coaching staff will aim to get Cousins, Mendoza, and O'Connell first-team reps in camp and expressed comfort with any of the three starting if called upon.

raiders.com - Cousins has an established relationship with Head Coach Klint Kubiak, having worked together for three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.

In a significant move, the Raiders have drafted 22-year-old quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the first overall pick, a decision backed by Tom Brady. Meanwhile, Kirk Cousins has put up impressive stats, throwing for 12,089 passing yards and 94 touchdowns under the guidance of quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. Kubiak also mentioned that the coaching staff plans to give Cousins, Mendoza, and O'Connell first-team reps during training camp, expressing confidence in any of the three stepping up as starters if needed.