What happened: Kirk Cousins will start Week 1, leaving Mendoza as the backup for the season opener. Trask said the No. 1 pick's development requires balancing short-term needs with long-term success.
Why it matters: The arrangement gives Fernando Mendoza time to develop behind a veteran. Any later change would put the franchise's top draft investment at the center of the offense.
By the numbers: Six straight No.
What to watch: Watch how Klint Kubiak divides quarterback reps after Week 1 and whether Mendoza moves closer to his first start.