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Cousins likely Week 1 starter but Mendoza could push for early role.
Kirk CousinsQB
Cousins is the most likely Week 1 starter for the Raiders as a veteran bridge quarterback. The Raiders drafted Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick with hopes he can be their quarterback of the future, but signed Cousins in free agency to start initially. Las Vegas' investment in Cousins suggests he'll start at least the first few games of the season, allowing Mendoza to work up to NFL speed on the bench. However, there is a chance Mendoza shines in training camp and preseason action to the point where the Raiders' brass decides there's no reason to wait. Injuries could also be a factor with Cousins entering his age-38 season three years removed from an Achilles injury.
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As things currently stand, Las Vegas' investment in Cousins seems to suggest he'll start at least the first few games of the season. But there is a chance Mendoza shines in training camp and preseason action to the point where the Raiders' brass decides there's no reason to wait.
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- Cousins is the most likely Week 1 starter for the Raiders as a veteran bridge quarterback. The Raiders drafted Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick with hopes he can be their quarterback of the future, but signed Cousins in free agency to start initially. Las Vegas' investment in Cousins suggests he'll start at least the first few games of the season, allowing Mendoza to work up to NFL speed on the bench. However, there is a chance Mendoza shines in training camp and preseason action to the point where the Raiders' brass decides there's no reason to wait. Injuries could also be a factor with Cousins entering his age-38 season three years removed from an Achilles injury.
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