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The Adam Schefter Podcast on Fernando Mendoza

PodcastNFL Week 2: The Rise of the Raiders
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Every time he wins, he buys their number one overall pick, Fernando Mendoza, more time on the bench, which is a good thing in the long run... They don't have to rush him along.
Mentioned at 22:32 – 23:58

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Mendoza benefits from bench development while Cousins wins; avoids early-career rushing risk.

The Raiders' number one overall pick is getting valuable bench time as Kirk Cousins' wins keep him sidelined; this allows Mendoza to develop without being rushed into NFL defenses before the organization feels he's ready, avoiding the fate of other quarterbacks ruined by premature entry into the league.

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