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Mendoza pushing Cousins in camp; Kubiak praises rookie's mindset and coachability.
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Rookie first overall pick Mendoza is pushing starter Kirk Cousins in training camp competition; head coach Klint Kubiak praised his mindset and coachability, noting that Mendoza and third-stringer Aidan O'Connell have been completing passes better and getting the ball out faster than Cousins in early practices, which is driving competition. Kubiak emphasized that Mendoza is handling criticism well and has the right mentality to earn his way, with the coach stating 'I love the mindset that he has' and highlighting that Mendoza is 'very coachable' and eager to improve.
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Kubiak said that he's 'pleased' with where all the quarterbacks are right now and their work ethic, noting that the position battle has had a 'positive start'. He also mentioned that Mendoza, along with expected third-stringer Aidan O'Connell, have been pushing Kirk Cousins, who was officially named the starter to begin training camp.
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- Rookie first overall pick Mendoza is pushing starter Kirk Cousins in training camp competition; head coach Klint Kubiak praised his mindset and coachability, noting that Mendoza and third-stringer Aidan O'Connell have been completing passes better and getting the ball out faster than Cousins in early practices, which is driving competition. Kubiak emphasized that Mendoza is handling criticism well and has the right mentality to earn his way, with the coach stating 'I love the mindset that he has' and highlighting that Mendoza is 'very coachable' and eager to improve.
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