Yahoo Sports NFL on Fernando Mendoza

Mendoza may start season as emergency QB, not backup, to protect rookie readiness.

The source theorizes that Mendoza could begin the year as the emergency game-day quarterback rather than the backup, with Aidan O'Connell serving as the primary backup. This arrangement would protect Mendoza from being thrown into a chaotic situation if Cousins is injured mid-game, allowing him to prepare all week as the starter if Cousins is out for multiple games. The decision depends on how ready head coach Klint Kubiak feels Mendoza is to handle a cold entry off the bench.

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