Rookie QB Mendoza Grows Through Pressure | Las Vegas Raiders News

Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza battled through a tough preseason loss to the 49ers, throwing for 57 yards, an interception, and two sacks—but his growth is the real story. With starters getting reps and the starting job still up in the air, Mendoza embraced the challenge, calling NFL defenses “monsters” and seeing pressure as the forge that shapes elite players. He credits his development to a strong support system, learning from veterans and rookies alike, and even wishes for more preseason games to keep sharpening his game. Mendoza, who sees every snap as a lesson, believes he’s grown exponentially, even if the stats don’t reflect it—and he’s staying focused on the process, hungry to keep improving. 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/c271cf81c4eb3bd0