Raiders coach throws receiver under bus, lets Fernando Mendoza off hook: ‘an excellent throw’

Las Vegas Raiders head coach shades a wide receiver while protecting rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza.It’s no secret there were a few throws Fernando Mendoza would’ve liked to have back during the Raiders’ preseason finale against the 49ers.Coach Klint Kubiak knows it but also suggested his struggles weren’t entirely his fault.Mendoza went 7-of-14 passing for 57 yards, taking two sacks and being intercepted.Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza likely will start the sea