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The Raiders stunned the NFL by drafting Fernando Mendoza first overall, a champion from Indiana with serious hype—but they also signed Kirk Cousins to a massive $172M deal (only $20M guaranteed), setting up a clear bridge QB role. Head coach Klint Kubiak insists Mendoza needs time to develop, possibly even redshirting the season like Mahomes and Jackson did. Cousins is likely Week 1 starter, with potential debut spots at Week 8 vs. Jets or Week 14 vs. Chargers post-bye, or maybe even the final three games if the team’s playoff hopes fade. The Raiders are patient—they’ve bet big on Mendoza’s…
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