At 2-0, the Las Vegas Raiders are not rushing to replace Kirk Cousins with No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza, ESPN's Dan Graziano reported. The start has bought the team time before it feels comfortable starting him, and Mendoza may not take over until later this season.
Las Vegas opened with wins over the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers despite playing without tight end Brock Bowers. The article says Bowers might return in Week 3 against the New Orleans Saints.
Graziano wrote that Mendoza's mobility and stronger arm could give the offense a lift once he starts, but did not specify when the change might happen.
