Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza gets reality check amid Kirk Cousins competition

Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza Faces Reality Check in Battle with Kirk Cousins The Las Vegas Raiders enter 2026 with rookie Fernando Mendoza and veteran Kirk Cousins as their quarterbacks. It’s expected that Cousins will start the season due to his experience, while Mendoza is viewed as the future franchise quarterback, albeit requiring time to develop. ESPN’s … Read more

Raiders’ best move of the offseason wasn’t getting Fernando Mendoza

Raiders’ Top Offseason Move Wasn’t Acquiring Fernando Mendoza The Las Vegas Raiders head into 2026 with strong quarterback prospects in veteran Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza, who led Indiana to an undefeated season and national championship. While drafting Mendoza was significant, the offseason’s highlight was hiring head coach Klint Kubiak, coming off a Super … Read more

Second-year NFL players poised for massive breakout: Giants’ Abdul Carter, Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty ready

“Second-Year NFL Standouts Set for Major Breakouts: Giants’ Abdul Carter and Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty Ready to Shine” The average NFL career lasts just under four seasons, pressuring teams to see early development in drafted players, especially those picked high. If there’s no growth in the first two seasons, they may be deemed busts. With that … Read more