Silver And Black Pride on Fernando Mendoza

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Is Fernando Mendoza going to be able to come in and play at the level Cousins has been playing at or better? Probably not. He is more physically talented; he may even be versed in the terminology and know how to get in and out of plays. Can Mendoza play and process information faster than Cousins? My money is on no, despite having otherworldly success in a play action and run-pass-option type system in Indiana under Curt Cignetti, 15+ years of experience is only gained one way.
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Mendoza will play but unlikely to match Cousins' level; lacks experience despite talent.

Backup quarterback expected to play at some point per head coach Klint Kubiak; more physically talented than Cousins but less experienced; unlikely to replicate or exceed Cousins' current performance level; lacks the processing speed and decision-making ability of Cousins despite success in play-action and run-pass-option system at Indiana under Curt Cignetti; 15+ years of NFL experience cannot be replicated quickly; Kubiak stated 'Fernando is going to play football. We have a plan. We don't have a timeline for that,' indicating eventual deployment but no immediate timeline.

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