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VideoWeek 9 Waiver Wire: MUST-ADD Pickups & Deep Sleepers
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Video: Week 9 Waiver Wire: MUST-ADD Pickups & Deep Sleepers
There's still going to be people sort of clamoring for Fernando Mendoza. That's what happens when you have a number one overall pick quarterback with the pedigree of Mendoza. But Mendoza had a little bit of a steep learning curve because at Indiana he was in the shotgun a ton. Now he's going to be asked to be behind center in this Clint Kubak scheme.
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Raiders backup QB learning curve; likely debut week 14 or later.

Raiders backup quarterback with number one overall pick pedigree currently behind Kirk Cousins and learning Clint Kubiak's scheme after being in shotgun frequently at Indiana. Faces steep learning curve transitioning from shotgun-heavy offense to center-based scheme. Timeline for deployment uncertain; unlikely to debut in week 10 vs Seattle or week 11 vs Denver on the road. Most likely debut scenario is week 14 vs Chargers, followed by three straight home games and week 17 vs Arizona. Strategy consideration: roster both Mendoza and Cousins in 20-man leagues to secure favorable championship week matchup.

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