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There has been some speculation the Raiders could wait until after their December bye and to get away from a stretch of tough defenses. I think the reality is it's a fluid situation. It will depends on Cousins' performance and health, the team's record and Mendoza's readiness... Mendoza will not be thrown to the wolves behind a broken line.
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Mendoza's debut timing fluid; Raiders may wait post-bye to avoid tough defenses.

The timing of Fernando Mendoza's potential debut is fluid and will be evaluated on a weekly basis. The source notes there is speculation the Raiders could wait until after their December bye to get away from a stretch of tough defenses, but the actual timing will depend on Kirk Cousins' performance and health, the team's record, Mendoza's readiness, and the health of the offensive line. The source emphasizes that Mendoza will not be thrown to the wolves behind a broken offensive line.

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