Yahoo Sports NFL on Fernando Mendoza
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He is their future. They also believe there is no reason to unnecessarily rush that future into the present... the preference has been to give Mendoza something increasingly rare for a quarterback drafted first overall: time.
STACKED’s take
Raiders plan patient development for Mendoza but coach leaves door open for faster timeline.
The Raiders drafted Mendoza first overall and view him as their future quarterback, but the organization has consistently prioritized patience with his development rather than rushing him into the present. The team signed Kirk Cousins as a bridge starter to give Mendoza time to learn the NFL offense, adjust to defensive complexity, and experience growing pains without regular-season consequences. However, coach Klint Kubiak declined to officially name Cousins as the starter after the preseason win over Houston, saying 'We got another week. I don't want anyone to be comfortable in their job,' leaving open the possibility that Mendoza's timeline could accelerate.
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