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Raiders name Kirk Cousins starting QB, but how long will that last?

Las Vegas Review-Journal and New York Post describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Raiders name Kirk Cousins starting QB, but how long will that last?.
The headline split New York Post frames it as "Raiders name Kirk Cousins starting QB, but how long will that last?". Las Vegas Review-Journal frames it as "Raiders name Kirk Cousins starting QB for Week 1 vs. Miami Dolphins".
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New York PostNews report · Sep 2, 4:50 PM

Raiders name Kirk Cousins starting QB, but how long will that last?

The Raiders removed whatever suspense remained from their quarterback competition Wednesday when coach Klint Kubiak named Kirk Cousins the starter for their season opener against the Miami...

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Las Vegas Review-JournalNews report · Sep 2, 4:24 PM

Raiders name Kirk Cousins starting QB for Week 1 vs. Miami Dolphins

Kirk Cousins was named the Raiders’ starting quarterback by coach Klint Kubiak after the veteran had a rest day from Wednesday’s practice.

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