Raiders Issued Strong Fernando Mendoza Take Amid Three-Game Losing Skid

Former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner argued on "The Rich Eisen Show" that the Las Vegas Raiders should not switch starting quarterbacks from Kirk Cousins to rookie Fernando Mendoza. Despite a three-game losing skid dropping Las Vegas to a 3-3 record, Warner stated that Cousins' competitive play continues to give the team the best chance to win.

Warner explained that benching Cousins now would send the wrong message to veteran players like Maxx Crosby and first-time head coach Klint Kubiak while playoff contention remains viable. Separately, CBS Sports analyst Pete Prisco noted that Cousins has earned the starting role, though consecutive poor performances could eventually trigger a quarterback change.