Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick, has inked his rookie deal with the Las Vegas Raiders — a move that eases tension ahead of training camp and sets the stage for his development. While the contract’s structure is straightforward, the real negotiation was over when the money hits his account, a critical detail for a player worth millions. With Kirk Cousins already entrenched as starter, the Raiders avoid quarterback chaos and give Mendoza time to grow — even if he’s wearing red gear and playing with less risk. But at 37, Cousins’ lack of interest from other teams raises eyebrows: if Mendoza can’t beat him out, does that question his draft status? The Raiders clearly see him as their long-term QB, a franchise cornerstone they’ve been waiting for since Kenny Stabler. The real test? How they integrate him — and whether they’ll stick to the plan or pivot based on his progress.
Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai
This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.
Podden och tillhörande omslagsbild på den här sidan tillhör
The Daily News Now!. Innehållet i podden är skapat av The Daily News Now! och inte av,
eller tillsammans med, Poddtoppen.
