Raiders OC Andrew Janocko: Fernando Mendoza's questions about offense have us evaluating everything
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Key Points:
- The Raiders signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, who has prior experience with head coach Klint Kubiak and offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko from Minnesota.
- First overall pick Fernando Mendoza is new to the offense and has been learning extensively during the offseason, impressing Janocko with his inquisitive approach.
- Janocko described Mendoza as "a sponge" who asks insightful questions that challenge the coaching staff to reevaluate and potentially improve their offensive strategies.
- It is uncertain whether Cousins or Mendoza will start in Week 1 against the Dolphins, but Mendoza is viewed as the franchise's long-term quarterback solution.
- Mendoza's current efforts to integrate into the offense are expected to benefit the Raiders significantly when he eventually takes the field as the starting quarterback.