HENDERSON (KTNV) — August in Raider Nation means one thing: the Las Vegas Raiders are still undefeated. The calendar may read training camp, but for the faithful, the season is already a blank slate of limitless possibilities. "17-0, baby. We're not gonna lose one," a fan shouted during an open practice, capturing the unbridled optimism that permeates the desert air. That optimism was on full display in Henderson, even as the team grappled with the kind of internal friction that can define a camp. The previous session ended with a scuffle between veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive end Maxx Crosby, two of the team's most prominent leaders. As a result, both were held out of the next practice, a decision that Coach Klint Kubiak framed as a matter of discipline. "Those are two leaders on our team going at it," Kubiak said. "Obviously, fighting in a game — you throw a punch in a game — you are out of the game. So we got to be smart." The altercation, while a temporary setback, inadvertently created a spotlight moment for the Raiders' future. With Cousins sidelined, Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza stepped into the first-team quarterback role for the first time in training camp. His presence electrified the crowd. "Once he's out there, it's on," one fan said, reflecting the excitement around the rookie. Mendoza's arrival is just one reason fans are feeling bullish. The team's offseason acquisitions, Kubiak's fresh approach, and a palpable shift in the locker room culture have all contributed to a sense of renewal. "The whole system is different," a fan noted. Another added, "They're more disciplined this year. That's what I'm noticing a lot more." The predictions emanating from the stands were as varied as they were bold. Some fans simply hoped for a playoff berth; others set their sights on the Super Bowl. For Cynthia, a lifelong fan whose arm is covered in Raiders tattoos, including tributes to the franchise's three Super Bowl victories, the goal is clear. "When they bring the Super Bowl here, I think it'll be us," she said. Asked how long that might take, she didn't hesitate: about two years. "Put it on the calendar," Cynthia declared. "Let's do it. Let's go Raiders." That confidence, as intoxicating as it is familiar, echoed through the practice fields. Another fan summed it up simply: "We say it every year. This is the year. This is the year." Whether this season truly marks a turning point for the Raiders remains to be seen, but for now, the fans in Henderson are living in a perfect world—one where their team is still undefeated.