Fernando Mendoza will wear No. 15 with the blessing of Tom Flores
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Key Points:
- Tom Flores, former Raiders quarterback and two-time Super Bowl-winning head coach, wore No. 15 during his seven seasons playing for Oakland.
- The Raiders have assigned No. 15 to rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza, with Flores giving his ceremonial blessing to the new wearer.
- Flores praised Mendoza highly, stating he can make every throw and is a complete player, adding a lighthearted comment about Mendoza's good looks.
- The Raiders do not retire jersey numbers, and No. 15 has been worn by multiple players since Flores last wore it in 1966, including several quarterbacks.
- Mendoza becomes the third quarterback in three years to wear No. 15, with the team hoping he will have a long tenure in the number.
