SIT HIM: Las Vegas Raiders Should DELAY Fernando Mendoza Start? | NFL Draft Podcast

Las Vegas Raiders face a pivotal quarterback decision: should rookie Fernando Mendoza sit behind veteran Kirk Cousins, or is a midseason change inevitable? Damian Parson and Keith Sanchez weigh the pros and cons of easing Mendoza into the NFL, drawing on lessons from Peyton Manning’s rocky rookie years and Tom Brady’s patient rise to stardom. The hosts explore GM pressure, ticket sales, and the risks of rushing young talent, asking: How bad would Cousins need to get before Mendoza takes over? The conversation shifts to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback depth, where Drew Allar and Will Howard battle to become Aaron Rodgers’ successor. Parson and Sanchez break down the impact of coaching on rookie development, the mental challenge of overhauling mechanics, and how the Steelers’ draft choices shape their future. Plus, a spotlight on De'Zhaun Stribling’s expected rookie role in the San Francisco 49ers’ receiving corps, including where he fits alongside Mike Evans and Christian Kirk.   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   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.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.   Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men.       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.