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As for Cousins' Week 1 performance, it might have opened the door for Mendoza to start a little earlier than expected. Of course, Mendoza has to show that he's ready, too, but the calls for him are going to get louder if Cousins doesn't pick it up.
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Mendoza's start timeline may accelerate if Cousins struggles vs. better defenses.

Mendoza, the first-overall pick, was held out of Week 1 in favor of Kirk Cousins, but Cousins' poor performance (1-of-7 on 10+ yard passes, two interceptions) may have opened the door for Mendoza to start sooner than expected. The source believes keeping the training wheels on Mendoza while the offensive line works out kinks is prudent, but if Cousins doesn't improve against better competition, calls for Mendoza will grow louder. Mendoza must show he's ready, but the trajectory suggests an earlier-than-planned start is possible.

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