Mendoza Needs Time, Not Pressure | NFL News

The Raiders’ quarterback future hinges on patience—Fernando Mendoza has the talent but lacks support, stuck behind a crumbling offensive line and a wide receiver corps that hasn’t produced reliable targets. Coach Kubiak’s honesty reflects the reality: without better weapons and protection, Mendoza can’t thrive. The team’s smart move? Keep Cousins as starter to give Mendoza time to grow, with O’Connell as insurance. His decision-making is solid—he just needs open receivers. Rushing him isn’t the answer; building around him is. Expect at least another year before he gets his true No. 1 target.

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