Patriots Rival Touted As 'Worst Possible' Landing Spot For Fernando Mendoza
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Key Points:
- Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza played a pivotal role in leading the Hoosiers to a national championship and is now a top prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft.
- The Las Vegas Raiders hold the No. 1 pick and are the likely team to select Mendoza, but if they hesitate, he could fall to the No. 2 pick held by the New York Jets.
- Analyst Alex Kay warns that Mendoza’s unique skills might be wasted with the Jets, a team that has struggled to develop quarterbacks despite multiple high draft picks.
- The Jets’ roster lacks offensive talent beyond key players Garrett Wilson and Mason Taylor, and with running back Breece Hall potentially leaving, the team’s outlook is uncertain.
- Despite the challenges,
