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Cousins vs Mendoza Starter Battle | NFL News
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- Jul 20, 2026
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Summary
Kirk Cousins is back in the NFL with the Raiders, reunited with former Vikings coordinator Klint Kubiak, sparking debate over who should start: veteran Cousins or rookie No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza. Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox argues against rushing Mendoza into the starting role, saying the Raiders are wisely letting him develop while Cousins remains a proven, reliable option — even if he’s aging. The Raiders’ Week One decision could define their season. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dd1b415524007a66