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The Raiders not starting first-overall pick quarterback Fernando Mendoza, instead turning to veteran Kirk Cousins, is in part because of their offensive line struggles and not wanting to subject the rookie to constant pressure while learning the speed of the game.
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First-overall pick Mendoza benched for Week 1 due to Raiders' line struggles.

Mendoza is the Raiders' first-overall pick quarterback who is not starting in Week 1 against Miami. The source notes the Raiders are turning to veteran Kirk Cousins instead in part because of their offensive line struggles and not wanting to subject the rookie to constant pressure while learning the speed of the game.

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