Mendoza’s Growth Shines in Preseason | Las Vegas Raiders News

Fernando Mendoza’s preseason with the Raiders didn’t dazzle stats-wise—54.1% completion, 240 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs—but his growth told a different story. He stayed calm under pressure, bounced back from mistakes, and improved dramatically from game one to the last, especially operating under center—a skill he barely used in college. While not ready to lead now (with Cousins and O’Connell ahead of him), Mendoza showed flashes of future franchise QB potential: adaptability, resilience, and the right mindset for long-term success. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/57e2f457754ea375