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Cousins or Mendoza by Game 8
The Las Vegas Raiders’ offseason gamble—pairing veteran QB Kirk Cousins with rookie phenom Fernando Mendoza—could pay off or crumble by midseason. Cousins, signed for mentorship and stability, may fade by game six or seven, paving the way for Mendoza if he proves ready. Already ahead of schedule, Mendoza’s leap to second-string status signals urgency, especially with Cousins turning 38. While Cousins brings NFL experience and familiarity with new head coach Klint Kubiak, Mendoza faces a steep learning curve from a college system. Despite Cousins’ down year in Atlanta, his 14 seasons and…
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