Mendoza’s Growth Under the Lights | Las Vegas News

Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick, is poised to become Las Vegas’ future QB—but the team’s patience is paying off as they let Kirk Cousins carry the load while pushing Mendoza relentlessly in practice. His second preseason game against Houston offered a glimpse: raw but promising, especially behind a shaky offensive line. His first game against Arizona showed flashes of talent—and a costly interception returned for a TD, a wake-up call he admits he needs to fix. Rookie mistakes? Expected. But making them now, not in high-stakes games, is crucial. Coaches are laser-focused on his drop, reads, timing, and when to check down or run. Game reps will come soon—his development hinges on tightening those fundamentals before he ever takes over under center. 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/207e6cac2b2e6d68