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Raiders’ Future With Kirk Cousins Could Take Surprising Twist

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Rob Gronkowski’s recent advice on the Raiders’ quarterback situation has reframed the conversation around Kirk Cousins just as the Nov. 10 trade deadline approaches, raising the possibility that the 38-year-old’s tenure could last longer than many anticipated.Gronkowski said on FOX Sports that the team should not bench Cousins while he is playing at a high […] The post Raiders’ Future With Kirk Cousins Could Take Surprising Twist appeared first on HEAVY.

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Rob Gronkowski Has Strong Message for Raiders on QB Situation

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The Las Vegas Raiders enter their Week 8 matchup against the New York Jets on a four-game losing streak. New York is also looking to rebound after falling to the previously winless Miami Dolphins. With a 3-4 record, the Raiders have an opportunity to get back on track against a Jets team led by Geno […] The post Rob Gronkowski Has Strong Message for Raiders on QB Situation appeared first on HEAVY.

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Raiders Receive Strong Fernando Mendoza Verdict Before Jets Game

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The Las Vegas Raiders are on a four-game losing streak heading into their Week 8 game against the New York Jets, who are coming off a loss to the winless Miami Dolphins. If there’s an opponent for the 3-4 Silver and Black team to bounce back against, it’s this team led by Geno Smith. Nonetheless, […] The post Raiders Receive Strong Fernando Mendoza Verdict Before Jets Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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NFL's No. 1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza blocked from Raiders starting job again… despite team's woeful four-game losing streak

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Head coach Klint Kubiak threw his support behind Cousins again on Monday, just hours after his team slipped to 3-4 following Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

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NFL's No. 1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza blocked from Raiders starting job again… despite team's woeful four-game losing streak

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Head coach Klint Kubiak threw his support behind Cousins again on Monday, just hours after his team slipped to 3-4 following Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

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‘A Stubborn Coach,’ ‘Translation: Tom Brady Said No’ — NFL Fans React to Raiders HC Klint Kubiak Sticking With Kirk Cousins Over Fernando Mendoza

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Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak's decision to stick with Kirk Cousins over No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza drew criticism.

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Raiders HC Klint Kubiak sticking with Kirk Cousins despite Fernando Mendoza buzz

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The Las Vegas Raiders are trending downward with Kirk Cousins behind center. Even Cousins himself spoke out about the possibility of being benched by coach Klint Kubiak following the Los Angeles Rams rout. But looks like Fernando Mendoza won’t step in anytime soon. Kubiak shut that possibility down with these words toward the Vegas media […] The post Raiders HC Klint Kubiak sticking with Kirk Cousins despite Fernando Mendoza buzz appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raiders make clear statement about their QB controversy

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The Las Vegas Raiders have responded to talk about a quarterback controversy by trying to argue there isn’t one to begin with. Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said in no uncertain terms Monday that Kirk Cousins will remain his starting quarterback, and that there is no controversy to speak of. No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza … The post Raiders make clear statement about their QB controversy appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Klint Kubiak Announces Starting QB Decision Amid Calls For Fernando Mendoza

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There are calls for the Las Vegas Raiders to make a change at starting quarterback amid a four-game losing streak. The post Klint Kubiak Announces Starting QB Decision Amid Calls For Fernando Mendoza appeared first on HEAVY.

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Raiders’ Kirk Cousins basically dares Klint Kubiak to bench him for Fernando Mendoza

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Following their fourth consecutive defeat, a 35-15 home loss to the Los Angeles Rams that brought their record to 3-4, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak acknowledged that the coaching staff has significant soul-searching and film study ahead to address ongoing red-zone and defensive issues. While Kubiak defended the decision to stick with his […] The post Raiders’ Kirk Cousins basically dares Klint Kubiak to bench him for Fernando Mendoza appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kirk Cousins speaks up amid potential Fernando Mendoza takeover of the starting QB job

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It appears that a change is needed for the Las Vegas Raiders to stop the bleeding. Will that mean a transition from Kirk Cousins to rookie Fernando Mendoza? That’s still up in the air, even after the Raiders suffered their fourth consecutive loss on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams at Allegiant Stadium in Las … The post Kirk Cousins speaks up amid potential Fernando Mendoza takeover of the starting QB job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Raiders’ season is slipping away — it’s time to see what Fernando Mendoza can do

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The Raiders need to start asking themselves what they want to salvage from this season. A fading chance at sneaking into the playoffs? Or something that could actually help them become a playoff team for years to come? After four consecutive defeats, including Sunday’s 35-21 loss to the Rams to fall to 3-4, the conversation...

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It’s time for Raiders to give Fernando Mendoza the keys after 4 straight losses with Kirk Cousins

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Coach Klint Kubiak’s struggling Las Vegas Raiders have lost four straight games following their 14-point home loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, giving fans, and the head coach, a lot to think about. The Raiders got injury news on running back Mike Washington Jr. heading into Week 7’s game […] The post It’s time for Raiders to give Fernando Mendoza the keys after 4 straight losses with Kirk Cousins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Klint Kubiak issues intriguing message about Raiders’ outlook after loss to Rams

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After a hot start, the Las Vegas Raiders have now lost four straight games. The Raiders fell to the Los Angeles Rams, 35-21, at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, dropping to 3-4, including 1-3 at home. Las Vegas tried to rally in the fourth quarter, but the Rams proved to be too much, with Matthew Stafford […] The post Klint Kubiak issues intriguing message about Raiders’ outlook after loss to Rams appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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