Raiders Plan to Sit No. 1 Overall Pick Fernando Mendoza Behind Veteran on Opening Day, Ending Recent QB Streak

Adam Schefter reports the Raiders will bench rookie QB Fernando Mendoza for Week 1 per a long-term plan, breaking the streak of top picks starting immediately. Reaction is mostly supportive of the patient approach with Kirk Cousins and Brady influence, with roughly 70% agreeing it is smart development rather than forcing the rookie.