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ArticleGetting Fernando Mendoza, Aidan O’Connell game-ready vital for Raiders
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the oft-unpredictable nature of the NFL game where injuries happen within a blink of an eye, getting both Mendoza and fellow backup signal caller Aidan O'Connell game-ready is vital for the Silver & Black
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No. 1 pick Mendoza sharpening as heir apparent; Kubiak emphasizes coachability and process focus.

No. 1 overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft from Indiana; viewed as long-term heir apparent at Raiders QB position; getting first-team reps is vital for development despite practice rep limitations under new CBA; had sharp outing as de facto QB1 when Cousins held out during Saturday practice; transitioning from pro-style offense to Kubiak's under-center operation focused on play-action; head coach Kubiak expects him to push starter Kirk Cousins and emphasizes he is 'very coachable' and 'locked in on the process.'

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