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Klint Kubiak is keeping his cards close to his chest.
The preseason is now in the history books for the Las Vegas Raiders, but the starting quarterback in Week 1 remains a mystery for the silver-and-black.
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Kubiak declined to name his QB1 in the immediate aftermath of the preseason finale. However, the rookie head coach might’ve provided a hint as to who has the edge in the battle between Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza.
“He needs another three preseason games,” Kubiak said of Mendoza during his post game press conference. “You know, all those rookies do. And now that the season’s starting, you know, the practice reps get smaller, and that’s just life. But, us as coaches, we gotta get them ready to play, keep developing them.”
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In other words, Mendoza remains a work-in-progress. The rookie tossed his second interception in as many games, completing just 7-of-14 pass attempts for 57 yards in a loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Mendoza’s preseason was far from easy, highlighting the difference between the college and the professional ranks.
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“The NFL is really tough,” Mendoza said. “There is a big jump going from college to the NFL, and the speed in, there’s so many different aspects. And the NFL is a tough business and it’s a challenge. I look forward to taking head on with my teammates, and I’m excited for the future.”
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Nielsen ranks most passionate NFL fan bases, from worst to first
When it comes to fan avidity, Bills Mafia reigns supreme. On the other hand, fans of the New York Jets and New York Giants have some work to do. According to the inaugural “Nielsen Scarborough NFL Fandom Index” from media audience research firm Nielsen, the Buffalo Bills have the best fandom in the league. Bills fans scored 208 on the new index, which takes into account eight key metrics, Nielsen announced in a press release. The key metrics, all from Nielsen’s own data are apparel purchases, event attendance, streaming, social media following, TV viewership, radio listening, betting intent, and overall interest level. The firm noted that fanbases in…
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