Windy City Gridiron on Fernando Mendoza

ArticleThe Bear’s Den, July 26, 2026July 27, 2026

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Fernando Mendoza: I'm competing with, not against, Kirk Cousins

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Mendoza competing for Raiders QB role after signing rookie deal.

Raiders rookie quarterback signed his rookie deal and is competing for the starting role during training camp, framing his competition with Kirk Cousins as collaborative rather than adversarial.

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Source hopes Mendoza plays soon; extended bench time won't help rookie development.

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Needs early playing time; extended bench time hurts rookie development.

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Mendoza may get situational reps in games; franchise priority is keeping him healthy.

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Mendoza's protection prioritized over draft capital; Miller stays.

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Mendoza will have two elite tight ends as primary targets in Kubiak's scheme.

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Raiders' Kirk Cousins knows Fernando Mendoza's time is coming: "It's just a matter of time before it really gets to a point where he looks back and h...

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