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John Spytek on Fernando Mendoza: His time is coming, but he's got to earn it
ProFootballTalk · Myles Simmons ·
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak hasn't made it official, but all indications have been throughout the offseason and training camp that Kirk Cousins will open the season as starting quarterback — despite the club drafting Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall.
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Neutral fantasy impact — monitor, but no ADP shift expected yet.
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