Fernando Mendoza's NFL Timeline Speeding up?, Roster Moves & Raiders Houston Preview

Fernando Mendoza got his first live NFL action Thursday against Arizona — and the film tells a real story. On this episode of Silver and Black Today, Scott Gulbransen breaks down Mendoza's uneven-but-promising preseason debut, his touchdown pass to Jack Bech, and why his growing chemistry with rookie receiver Malik Benson might be the storyline that matters most heading into the season.

Plus: Kirk Cousins locks down every first-team rep for a third straight practice, Brendan Jackson lands on IR after his Arizona injury, and the Raiders respond by signing veteran defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi. Scott also digs into Jermod McCoy's rough return from a 20-month injury layoff, Max Crosby's dominant week of practice, the still-unsettled right guard battle between Jackson Powers-Johnson and Caleb Rogers, and a shuffling secondary as the Raiders prep for their joint practice and preseason game against the Houston Texans.

Call in with your take at 702-907-8869 or email mail@silverandblacktoday.com — you might end up on the show. Silver and Black Today is back on the radio in Las Vegas on Fridays at 5 pm on 101.5 KDAWN, starting Week 1, with the show posting to this feed Sunday mornings.

Chapters

0:00 Intro – Mendoza's first live NFL action 1:29 Recapping the 27-14 loss to Arizona 2:12 Fernando Mendoza's debut breakdown 4:04 Kirk Cousins' opening drive and QB1 clarity 4:52 Jeremiah McCoy's rough return at cornerback 6:07 Mike Washington Jr.'s memorable NFL debut 7:27 Roster moves: Jackson to IR, Fatukasi signed 11:28 Sunday practice notes and the jersey swap 13:57 Max Crosby dominates one-on-ones 14:44 Right guard battle: Powers-Johnson vs. Rogers 16:02 Camp absences: Bowers, Hemingway, Runyan 18:29 Inside the QB room: Cousins vs. Mendoza 20:48 The Mendoza-Benson connection 22:18 Mendoza's correctable rookie mistakes 26:52 Defensive back room shakeup 28:46 Rookie safety Trey Dan Stokes rising 32:03 Houston trip and schedule preview 33:44 Why Houston is the real test

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