Fernando Mendoza's Raiders debut proved Kirk Cousins value – and that's OK
The Silver and Black have a golden rule. In developing a plan to bring along their future franchise quarterback in Fernando Mendoza, the Las Vegas Raiders have emphasized patience. The No. 1 overall… [+4535 chars]
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