The Las Vegas Raiders have locked in their top draft pick, Heisman-winning QB Fernando Mendoza, on a fully guaranteed four-year deal worth $57.27M with a fifth-year option. But here’s the twist: Mendoza may sit out his entire rookie season as veteran Kirk Cousins takes over under center — a bold move aimed at letting the rookie learn from the sidelines. With camp kicking off, the team’s QB development plan remains shrouded in mystery, but one thing’s clear: Mendoza’s first year could be the quietest in franchise history.

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