Yahoo Sports NFL on Fernando Mendoza

Benched as part of development plan; rare opportunity to learn from quality vet.

The Raiders' rookie quarterback is being kept on the bench as part of their development plan; the source notes this is an ideal scenario for Mendoza's development, as he gets to watch a seasoned pro like Kirk Cousins operate while the team remains competitive, which is rare compared to typical veteran backup situations.

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