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Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza thanks God for an NFL debut that compares favorably to 'Mr Brady'
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza impressed in his NFL preseason debut for the Las Vegas Raiders, posting a 100.3 quarterback rating and throwing a touchdown pass without turnovers in nearly three quarters of play.
- Raiders coach Klint Kubiak praised Mendoza's poise and command on the field but emphasized that veteran Kirk Cousins remains the starting quarterback barring any drastic changes.
- Mendoza's strong performance has generated excitement among fans, but the team plans to develop him gradually rather than rush his progression into a starting role.
- Despite the Raiders' recent organizational turmoil, including scandals and coaching changes, Mendoza's grounded attitude and dedication to improvement have stood out positively.
- Club minority owner Tom Brady attended the game and Mendoza's debut statistically surpassed Brady's first NFL action, yet Mendoza remains humble and focused on growth.
