Fernando Mendoza Urged to Improve Timing as Raiders QB Battle Continues

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Fernando Mendoza Urged to Improve Timing as Raiders QB Battle Continues

Raiders coaches want Mendoza to sharpen his timing and anticipation after the rookie impressed in his preseason debut against Arizona. Mendoza completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown, but Kubiak said the Week 1 starting job remains Cousins’ to lose. Coaches will closely watch the rookie’s anticipation when Las Vegas faces Houston on Thursday.

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Kamara will miss at least one month with an MCL injury, Adam Schefter reported, putting his availability for the Saints’ regular-season opener in doubt. The 31-year-old exited Tuesday’s scrimmage after injuring his knee and could also miss Week 2. Travis Etienne now stands to handle a significantly larger workload while Kamara recovers.

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Pat McAfee Joins ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown Team

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McAfee is expanding his ESPN role by joining the network’s Monday Night Countdown team, The Athletic reported. He will work alongside Scott Van Pelt, Jason Kelce, Marcus Spears and Jason McCourty, further increasing his NFL responsibilities. The move follows June reports that McAfee’s $60-$65 million annual extension talks could include a larger role in ESPN’s NFL coverage.

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Chargers Center Tyler Biadasz Set for Extended Absence With Leg Injury

Mike Garafolo reported Biadasz faces a "long term absence" after suffering "several ligaments injured" in his left leg. The Chargers center was carted off during Tuesday's joint practice with the 49ers after Sebastian Valdez fell into his leg. Rookie Jake Slaughter replaced him at center and could now enter the starting lineup for Week 1.

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Todd Monken: "I See the Future" for the Browns

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Todd Monken: "I See the Future" for the Browns

Monken explained why he's optimistic about the Browns' future, citing young talent and financial flexibility. "Because I see it. I see the young talent. I see the draft capital we have in the future. I see we're going to have money," Monken told FOX Sports' Ralph Vacchiano. He added, "Now we've just got to do our part, which is develop a young roster and find a quarterback."

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DeMeco Ryans: Jayden Higgins Taking "Tremendous Jump" in Year 2

Ryans praised Jayden Higgins' major improvement entering his second season. "He's a guy I've seen take this tremendous jump in year 2. I'm seeing him play with much more speed and confidence," Ryans said. He added, "There has not been a day where I haven't put on a Jayden Higgins highlight from practice because that's the type of camp he's having."

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