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Mendoza must get as many reps as possible. Of course, that will be difficult during the season as the starters get most of the practice reps. But Mendoza must work early and late in the day with quarterback coach Mike Sullivan to get as prepared as possible to make his NFL debut.
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Mendoza benched as rookie; must maximize practice reps with QB coach Sullivan to prepare.

Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick, will begin the season on the bench behind Kirk Cousins. The source indicates this was a deliberate plan by Raiders coach Klint Kubiak, general manager John Spytek, and part owner Tom Brady. Mendoza must get as many reps as possible during the offseason and practice, working early and late in the day with quarterback coach Mike Sullivan to prepare for his NFL debut. The source notes that during the season, starters will get most practice reps, making it difficult for Mendoza to accumulate work.

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