Raiders to play starters, plenty of Fernando Mendoza vs. Cardinals in preseason

Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in April's NFL draft, "will get plenty of reps" in Thursday's preseason opener against the Cardinals, coach Klint Kubiak said. Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak announced he will play his starters in the preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday at Allegiant Stadium.