OPTIMISM: Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza LEADS the Way as Rookie QB Performances GRAB Headline

NFL preseason debuts light up as Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, and Drew Allar spark optimism for the Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, and Pittsburgh Steelers. Can these rookie quarterbacks sustain their momentum and accelerate their teams’ timelines? Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs spotlight standout performances—Mendoza’s poise under center, Simpson’s touch on the move, and Allar’s newfound confidence—and break down the implications for each franchise's quarterback battle. Jeremiah Love’s high-profile but injury-shortened debut for the Arizona Cardinals raises fresh concerns about rookie expectations and guaranteed contracts in today’s NFL. Elsewhere, Von Miller eyes the all-time sack leaderboard with a move to the Dallas Cowboys, but will his sack-chasing style create defensive headaches? The hosts also track Day 2 wide receivers, including Jacoby Lane, DeZuan Stribling, and Caleb Douglas, all making noise in crowded position battles for the Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, and Miami Dolphins. Which breakout star will redefine their team’s offense this season? Photo Credit: David Brytus-Imagn Images Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. KALSHI For a limited time,Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/lockedonnfl! #squarepod Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.