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Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza gets confidence boost amid Kirk Cousins competition

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Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza Gains Confidence in Battle for QB Spot Against Kirk Cousins The Las Vegas Raiders face a pivotal decision for the 2026 season: start veteran Kirk Cousins or rookie Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner seen as the future of the franchise. Despite Mendoza’s talent and early praise, he lacks NFL experience, raising … Read more

Seahawks’ Sam Darnold shares what Raiders’ Klint Kubiak really thinks of Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins

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Seahawks’ Sam Darnold Reveals Klint Kubiak’s True Views on Fernando Mendoza and Kirk Cousins Klint Kubiak, the new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, previously served as the offensive coordinator for the Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks. In a recent podcast, Sam Darnold discussed his conversation with Kubiak about rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza and veteran … Read more

Tom Brady wants Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza to learn this from Peyton Manning

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Tom Brady Encourages Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza to Take Notes from Peyton Manning Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady recently emphasized the importance of rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s development while veteran Kirk Cousins remains the starter. On the “Stick to Football” podcast, Brady highlighted Hall of Famer Peyton Manning’s impressive comeback after a challenging rookie … Read more