# Mendoza not QB1 yet, Herbert impresses, Kevin Mawae joins, Will Aaron Rodgers stay the starter?

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Podcast: [First Things First](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-things-first-655864)
Published: 2026-08-28T21:38:00+00:00
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(0:00) Mendoza not named starting QB for Raiders yet, Is Justin Herbert already in-form? (25:44) Browns QB battle ‘a mistake’, Will Aaron Rodgers stay the Steelers’ starter? (39:25) Will Aaron Donald start Week 1 for the Rams? (46:10) Hurts interceptions ‘not an issue’, Are the Packers Super Bowl contenders? (01:04:36) Okay with the Bears doing trick plays at practice? (01:15:47) Kevin Mawae joins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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