Fernando Mendoza has roughest day of Raiders training camp to date
Raiders Wire • • sports
Key Points:
- Fernando Mendoza, the number one overall NFL draft pick, initially showed a smooth transition to the professional game with accurate throws and few rookie mistakes.
- However, on day four of Raiders camp, Mendoza struggled with indecisiveness, holding the ball too long and nearly getting sacked.
- He also threw a poorly timed deep pass that was easily deflected and narrowly avoided interception.
- Later, Mendoza threw a short slant pass that was intercepted and returned for a pick-six by second-year undrafted cornerback Greedy Vance, highlighting the challenges of adapting to NFL defenses.
- This interception served as a tough but valuable learning experience for Mendoza early in his NFL career.
