Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza Isn’t Happy With the NFL
Summary
Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza of the Las Vegas Raiders is unhappy about missing practice for an NFL Players Association event before his first training camp. Although he prefers to practice, Mendoza used the event to learn about player benefits and make connections with mentors.Key Facts
- Fernando Mendoza is a rookie quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Mendoza skipped a White House visit with his college team to avoid missing Raiders practice.
- The NFL required him to attend a mandatory NFL Players Association Rookie Premier event.
- Mendoza was upset about missing practice but made the most of the learning and networking opportunities.
- He was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
- Mendoza is expected to start the season as a backup to Kirk Cousins.
- Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon thinks Mendoza could start playing by midseason if Cousins struggles.
- Mendoza aims to learn and prepare before taking over as the Raiders’ starting quarterback.
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