Raiders’ top pick Fernando Mendoza is lighting up preseason drills, sparking debate over whether he’ll start Week 1 — putting veteran Kirk Cousins, brought in to mentor him, on the hot seat. Cousins isn’t backing down, eager to prove he still belongs and build a strong offense around rising stars Ashton Jeanty and Brock Bowers. Mendoza’s reps with the first-team unit against Houston’s defense — even after a pick-six — signal serious consideration for the starting role. But analysts like Daniel Jeremiah warn that preseason hype doesn’t always translate to regular-season success. The Raiders are caught between grooming their rookie phenom and trusting their seasoned QB — a decision that could define their season from Day One.
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