Raiders consider benching Cousins after fourth straight loss

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 13:57 · Archive

Las Vegas head coach Klint Kubiak said the team is 'thinking about everything' including a potential quarterback change after losing their fourth consecutive game.

The Las Vegas Raiders have lost their last four games after starting the season 3-0. Following Sunday's 35-21 defeat to the Los Angeles Rams, head coach Klint Kubiak was asked about the possibility of starting rookie Fernando Mendoza, the team's first overall draft pick. Kubiak said: 'At this point we're thinking about everything to fix our problems, how to fix our issues in the red zone, in the third quarter, personnel and scheme.'

Cousins, who signed as a free agent before this season, threw for 295 yards and two touchdowns against the Rams, though he started poorly with seven completions from twelve attempts for 39 yards in the first half. The Raiders trailed 28-6 at half-time and did not score their first touchdown until the fourth quarter. Despite the team's recent struggles, Cousins leads the NFL this season with 16 passing touchdowns.

When asked about potentially losing his starting job, Cousins said: 'If I'm not the best option, then I don't want to be out there either.' He added that he would be happy to step aside if it would give the team the best chance to win games.

How it is being reported

• Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak admits team is 'thinking about' Fernando Mendoza as he teases huge QB switch after latest lossLas Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak has seemingly opened the door for a potential quarterback change following their fourth consecutive defeat of the season.Daily Mail Sport · 26 Oct, 13:41
• Kirk Cousins’ Raiders job security takes a hit as coach won’t rule out Fernando MendozaAfter starting the season 3-0, the Las Vegas Raiders have found themselves as losers in their last four games, and quarterback Kirk Cousins is aware of the pressure. Following Sunday’s loss, head coach Klint Kubiak was asked if the team could start Fernando Mendoza, to which he replied, “At this point we’re thinking about everything.”...New York Post · 26 Oct, 01:31

In this story: Kirk Cousins · Klint Kubiak · Fernando Mendoza · Las Vegas Raiders · Los Angeles Rams

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