The Raiders are considering a quarterback change. Coach Klint Kubiak said the team is exploring everything, including a potential switch to backup Fernando Mendoza, as Las Vegas stumbles through a four-game losing streak.
That's a telling admission. When a head coach starts talking about "thinking about everything" at the QB position, the current starter is in serious trouble. The Raiders haven't specified who the starter is or will be, but Kubiak's comment signals genuine desperation. A four-game skid puts real pressure on personnel decisions, especially at the most important position on the field.
Mendoza has been waiting in the wings. Whether he actually gets his shot depends on how the Raiders' next game goes and whether Kubiak believes change could spark something. Backup quarterbacks often feel like they're one bad week away from opportunity, and Mendoza appears to be in exactly that position now.
The Raiders have real problems if they're at this point midseason. Winning football teams don't bench their starters lightly, but they also don't ignore what's in front of them. If the current QB isn't getting it done, the organization moves on. Kubiak's cautious language suggests a decision is coming soon.