Rich Eisen#38 of 87 NFL pundits · Aug 14, 2026
Eisen said that although Mendoza has the talent, Cousins looked good in the preseason opener and will be the one who gets the starting job, barring diminishing arm strength or mobility.
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Mendoza has it, but Cousins look nice. And I think, again, he's gonna get the start.
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- Hour 3: Rich’s Top 5 NFL Preseason Thursday Observations, plus Oregon HC Dan Lanning
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Kirk Cousins to be 1st on the depth chart
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