​Amy Trask at Sportico Invest Los Angeles held at 1 Hotel West Hollywood on May 8, 2024 in Los Angeles, Calfornia. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Sportico via Getty Images) | Sportico via Getty Images The Las Vegas Raiders decided to roll with Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback to start the season. It wasn’t a surprise to much of the Raiders fan base with Fernando Mendoza expected to sit and learn behind the veteran. The expectation had already been set. Former Raiders executive Amy Trask agrees with the decision. During a segment on CBS Sports Network, she gave her thoughts on the Raiders quarterback situation.“You drafted him with the No. 1 pick, presumably because you believe him to be your quarterback of the future. So you need to balance short-term with long-term. And my understanding is that Klint Kubiak is putting an emphasis on long-term planning, long-term success. And I think that speaks highly of Klint.”The Raiders are in rebuild mode, and the team is looking to be a contender in the next few seasons. That’s why it is important to make sure Mendoza is ready to play so his confidence isnt shaken up early. Mendoza does have the personality to handle it, but there is no need to rush right now. In other Raiders links: TDL interview with Sam Warren of the Athletic: Check out the Tape Don’t Lie crew interview with Sam Warren of the Athletic. Why does Klint Kubiak value a fullback with the Raiders: Las Vegas Review-Journal writes about Klint Kubiak’s need for a fullback. Raiders’ Patrick Johnson is a feel-good story, but the veteran earned his spot: Ray Aspuria has the latest on Patrick Johnson and his road to make the Raiders roster. Join the conversation!Sign up for a user account and get:Fewer adsCreate community postsComment on articles, community postsRec comments, community postsNew, improved notifications system!Download the SB Nation app on iOS or Android.