Tom Brady predicted to snub Fernando Mendoza in draft and trade for $260m NFL MVP instead
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Key Points:
- Fernando Mendoza, undefeated national champion quarterback from Indiana, faces uncertainty securing the Las Vegas Raiders' starting QB role despite his college success.
- The Raiders have struggled significantly in recent years, going 7-27 over the last two seasons and recently firing head coach Pete Carroll after one year.
- Holding the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Raiders need a franchise quarterback after a disappointing 3-14 season and a costly contract to Geno Smith.
- A potential blockbuster trade for two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson from the Baltimore Ravens has emerged as an alternative to drafting Mendoza, offering immediate Super Bowl potential.
- Jackson’s future with the Ravens is uncertain amid coaching changes and contract issues, and a
