Super Bowl-Winning Coach Advocates for Immediate Start of Fernando Mendoza with Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, hoping he’ll be their franchise future after a legendary college career at Indiana, where he won the Heisman and led the Hoosiers to an undefeated season. Unlike past No. 1 picks like Cam Newton, Mendoza will not start right away due to the signing of veteran Kirk Cousins. Coach Doug Pederson advocates for early play to expedite Mendoza’s growth, while former QB Tom Brady warns against forcing rookies to start early, promoting development on the sidelines instead. Teams typically starting rookie QBs often face challenges in contention for Super Bowls.
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