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Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza shares the biggest advice he got from Tom Brady

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Fernando Mendoza of the Raiders Reveals the Best Advice He Received from Tom Brady Fernando Mendoza, the Las Vegas Raiders’ No. 1 draft pick, is entering the NFL with valuable mentorship resources, including learning from veteran Kirk Cousins and communicating with Tom Brady, a minority stakeholder. Brady has been advising Mendoza, emphasizing that a quarterback … Read more

How Fernando Mendoza reportedly impressed Raiders coaches throughout springtime workouts

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How Fernando Mendoza Captivated Raiders Coaches During Spring Workouts First-year Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is unlikely to name rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the 2026 No. 1 overall pick, as Week 1 starter over veteran Kirk Cousins. Coaches have praised Mendoza for his quick learning and composure in practice, despite occasional footwork issues. Minority owner … Read more

Raiders’ first impressions of rookie QB Fernando Mendoza

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Raiders Share Initial Thoughts on Rookie QB Fernando Mendoza Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, impresses teammates with his work ethic and leadership despite being early in his development. Standing 6-foot-5, Mendoza has handled the pressure of being a franchise player by approaching practices like … Read more