Yahoo Sports NFL on Fernando Mendoza

Mendoza remains in QB competition; Kubiak emphasizes reps over guaranteed role.

Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak has not named Mendoza as the Week 1 starting QB, emphasizing that the rookie needs more reps to develop. Kubiak stated 'I just don't think it ever benefits a player to know they have a spot secured,' indicating Mendoza is still on a long-term development track without a guarantee of early regular-season playing time. Cousins appears set to roll with the first team to begin the season.

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