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ArticleSilver Minings: QB Fernando Mendoza is competing, not against, Kirk Cousins
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The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Fernando Mendoza number one overall to become the potential franchise quarterback. His hype continues to build after he finally signed his rookie contract and is in the building for training camp. Mendoza isn't expected to play right away, with the coaching staff not wanting to rush him onto the field.

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Mendoza drafted #1 overall, learning behind Cousins with reduced pressure in collaborative QB room.

The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Mendoza #1 overall as a potential franchise quarterback. He signed his rookie contract and is in training camp, but the coaching staff is not rushing him onto the field. Instead, Kirk Cousins was signed as the spot starter to allow Mendoza to learn and acclimate to NFL life. Mendoza views the quarterback room as a collaborative environment where he and Cousins compete with each other rather than against each other, reducing pressure and allowing him to develop while receiving mentorship.

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