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The Las Vegas Raiders have named veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins the Week 1 starting quarterback over No. 1 overall pick, Fernando Mendoza... If he plays well and the Raiders win, he will keep the job as deep into the season as possible. But if the Raiders go on a losing skid, Mendoza will hover. Also, it could be a matter of Cousins' health. The 15-season veteran hasn't played a full season since 2022, so his health could be a factor.
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Cousins named Raiders Week 1 starter over Mendoza; job security tied to performance and health.
Kirk Cousins, 38, has been named the Las Vegas Raiders' Week 1 starting quarterback over No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. The source notes this was the expected outcome and part of the Raiders' plan when they signed Cousins; he was brought in specifically to mentor Mendoza while serving as the veteran starter. Cousins made the decision easy with a strong training camp. His job security depends on performance and health: if he plays well and the Raiders win, he will keep the job as deep into the season as possible, but if the team goes on a losing skid, Mendoza will hover. The source also notes Cousins, a 15-season veteran, hasn't played a full season since 2022, so his health could be a factor in how long he retains the starting role.
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