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ArticleGetting Fernando Mendoza, Aidan O’Connell game-ready vital for Raiders
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the oft-unpredictable nature of the NFL game where injuries happen within a blink of an eye, getting both Mendoza and fellow backup signal caller Aidan O'Connell game-ready is vital for the Silver & Black
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Mendoza positioned as long-term QB heir; limited reps due to CBA constraints.

The Raiders' No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 draft is viewed as the long-term heir apparent at quarterback; he is being developed as a backup behind Kirk Cousins with limited first-team reps due to CBA practice restrictions, but the source notes that getting him game-ready is vital for the team given the unpredictable nature of injuries in the NFL.

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