The Las Vegas Raiders kick off training camp with high stakes and big questions: new head coach Klint Kubiak (Super Bowl champ with Seattle) and flashy rookie QB Fernando Mendoza (Heisman winner) face off against veteran Kirk Cousins for the starting job — a battle that could stretch beyond camp. With Brock Bowers likely shifting to tight end, the WR room needs a breakout star among underperforming options like Jalen Nailor and Tre Tucker. On defense, the interior line remains a concern — Maxx Crosby needs a reliable partner, and options like Jonah Laulu and Thomas Booker IV are vying to fill the void. This is a season where every battle matters — QB, WR, and DT — for the Raiders’ 2026 success.

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