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Mendoza Must Earn His Spot
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The Raiders took Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick, but head coach Klint Kubiak made it clear: the starting job isn’t guaranteed. Mendoza’s got to earn it through relentless daily improvement, especially with Kirk Cousins and Aidan O’Connell still in the mix. While Cousins dominates first-team reps, Mendoza’s working with second and third units — a tough but smart path to development. Kubiak’s message? Grow or get left behind. Even with a Heisman-winning college career, the NFL demands consistency and real-time performance. The Raiders are giving Mendoza time to develop — but only if he proves he can run the offense when training camp hits in late July. This is a high-stakes, high-bar approach: Mendoza’s got the pedigree, now he’s got to show he’s ready to lead when the season kicks off.
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