Fernando Mendoza: I'm competing with, not against, Kirk Cousins
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Key Points:
- Fernando Mendoza, the Raiders' first overall pick, signed his rookie deal last week and is now fully focused on football as training camp begins.
- Mendoza is learning head coach Klint Kubiak’s offense and getting limited first-team reps, while veteran Kirk Cousins is expected to handle most starter duties initially.
- Mendoza emphasized a cooperative competition with Cousins, aiming to push each other to be the best quarterbacks for the Raiders rather than competing against each other.
- The upcoming training camp will reveal how open the quarterback competition will be, with Mendoza eager to learn from Cousins, Kubiak, and others to maximize his development.
- The Raiders’ future depends on Mendoza making the most of his opportunities, with this summer’s work focused on preparing him to step in whenever needed.
