Robert Griffin III Sends Message to Fernando Mendoza for Raiders Season
Summary
Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza played in a preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals, completing 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and one touchdown. Former NFL player Robert Griffin III praised Mendoza's performance and encouraged him to believe he should be the starting quarterback for the Raiders.Key Facts
- Fernando Mendoza is the Las Vegas Raiders’ top draft pick and played in a recent preseason game.
- He completed 10 passes out of 16 attempts for 97 yards and scored one touchdown during the game.
- The Raiders lost the game, and Mendoza expressed that he felt he let his teammates down.
- Robert Griffin III, a former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner, praised Mendoza’s skill and confidence.
- Griffin highlighted a specific impressive throw Mendoza made during a play-action pass.
- Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said Mendoza will get many chances to play in upcoming preseason games.
- The Raiders also have veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins as the current starter and mentor for Mendoza.
- Bookmakers predict Mendoza might make his first regular-season start around Week 8 against the New York Jets.
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