Yahoo Sports NFL on Fernando Mendoza

Kubiak credits patient development under Cousins mentor role for accelerating Mendoza's growth.

Kubiak was asked directly if he felt it helped Mendoza that he wasn't thrown in from Day 1, and responded affirmatively: 'I do. Yes, I do. I think with the right role model, that will accelerate his growth, and we had the right role model.' Kubiak emphasized that Cousins' influence 'will remain on our team throughout this season' and 'remains with Fernando,' suggesting the mentorship accelerated Mendoza's development and readiness for the starting role.

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