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Mendoza confirmed as Raiders starter after Cousins trade; praised as prepared.

Raiders general manager John Spytek confirmed that Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall draft pick, will be the starter moving forward after the Kirk Cousins trade to Minnesota. Coach Klint Kubiak praised Mendoza as prepared physically and mentally for the task, noting Cousins' positive influence on the rookie. Spytek stated Mendoza has passed every test since being drafted and his practice play was difficult to ignore, helping the franchise make the decision to trade Cousins.

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