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The Las Vegas Raiders decided to name Kirk Cousins their starting QB right out of the gate with training camp underway. Moreover, it means the Silver and Black will have No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza learn on the sidelines and bring him along slowly.
Las Vegas likely doesn’t want to overwhelm Mendoza and throw the rookie QB into a situation he isn’t ready for. As a result, having a veteran like Cousins can give the Raiders the luxury of taking it slow with the reigning Heisman Trophy winner.
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