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# Fernando Mendoza Cannot Win Rookie of the Year From the Raiders’ Bench

Fernando Mendoza opened Raiders training camp behind Kirk Cousins, and the No. 1 pick will need meaningful regular-season playing time to build a credible Offensive Rookie of the Year case.

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