Las Vegas Raiders first overall selection QB Fernando Mendoza lacks NFL traits, according to a coach in the ACC. The coach, whose team faced Mendoza when he was at Cal, said Mendoza’s receivers helped him a lot. ‘He’s a good decision-maker, but I don’t think he’s got the NFL traits,’ the coach said. ‘They’re all back-shoulder (throws.) That’s not working in the NFL. His receivers made plays to make him look better than he is. In the NFL, those throws are getting picked off.’
Related articles
Packers | Josh Jacobs expected to play at some point
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs, who was placed on the Commissioner's Exempt list, is expected to play at some point in 2026, according to general manager Brian Gutekunst.
Cardinals | Jeremiyah Love 50-50 for opener
Arizona Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love (ankle) is 50-50 to play in Week 1, according to sources.
Jets | Cade Klubnik the backup
New York Jets QB Cade Klubnik will be the backup quarterback to QB Geno Smith to start the season, according to head coach Aaron Glenn.
Chiefs | Kansas City fills out practice squad
Free-agent RB Jaydn Ott, WR Andrew Armstrong, and WR Omari Evans signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad on Monday, Aug. 31.
Raiders | Five signed to Las Vegas’ practice squad
Free-agent RB Roman Hemby, RB Dare Ogunbowale, TE Albert Okwuegbunam, TE Chris Myarick, and WR Deven Thompkins were signed to the Las Vegas Raiders' practice squad on Monday, Aug. 31.
Chargers | Bolts add six to practice squad
Free-agent QB DJ Uiagalelei, RB Greg Desrosiers Jr., RB Amar Johnson, WR Devonte Ross, WR Gary Jennings, and TE Evan Svoboda were signed to the Los Angeles Chargers' practice squad on Monday, Aug. 31.