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Raiders' Kubiak Suggests QB Depth Chart with O'Connell as Backup

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Raiders offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak indicated he is open to having Aidan O'Connell as the second-string quarterback and rookie Fernando Mendoza as the third. This would place Mendoza behind O'Connell on the depth chart. The decision could shape the team's quarterback rotation for the season.

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The Raiders' quarterback hierarchy is coming into focus under offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, who has indicated that Aidan O'Connell would serve as the primary backup to starter Kirk Cousins. Rookie Fernando Mendoza would occupy the third spot on the depth chart, giving the team a structured pecking order heading into the season.

This arrangement suggests the Raiders value experience in the backup role while allowing Mendoza time to develop within the system. The decision carries practical weight, as any injury to Cousins would immediately elevate O'Connell into meaningful game action, with Mendoza waiting in the wings. The team's rotation

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