Yahoo Sports NFL on Fernando Mendoza

Mendoza drafted No. 1 overall; analysts expect him to start despite Kirk Cousins on roster.

The source reports that Amy Trask, CBS Sports the source, states that when Fernando Mendoza should start for the Raiders, 'It needs to be a collaborative decision' between Klint Kubiak, John Spytek and the rest of the scouting staff. Additionally, Vincent Bonsignore of the California Post argues on X/Twitter that 'The Raiders starting Kirk Cousins makes sense. But short of a miracle, Fernando Mendoza has to play,' emphasizing that while Brady and Mahomes had their journeys, 'Mendoza has his. He was drafted No. 1 to play, not follow someone else's timeline.' Mendoza was taken No. 1 overall by Las Vegas in the offseason.

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