US Edition2026 NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza Isn't Patrick Mahomes, But ...
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The Morning Call
Independent EspañolBy MICHAEL MAROT INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Raiders general manager John Spytek never uttered Fernando Mendoza's name while speaking at the NFL's annual scouting combine on Tuesday. He didn't need to. As Spytek ran through the list of traits he needs in a franchise quarterback — humility, selflessness, a tireless student of the game, able to set the tone in the locker room — it seemed as though he was using the same words and phrases his college teamma…
‘Had A Higher Grade On Shedeur Sanders Than Anybody In This Draft Class’: CBS Reporter Exposes Fernando Mendoza Hype, Says Browns QB Is Better
The Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly going all in on Indiana Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza. The organization says that nothing he does, including refusing to throw at the combine will hurt his draft stock or the opinion they have of him as a potential leader of the franchise. He also has co-owner Tom Brady‘s stamp of approval, so he’s good to go. Shedeur Sanders, on the other hand, is still dealing with doubt and attacks on his viability as QB1 …
NFL Analyst Says No QB in the 2026 Draft Class Will Be Better Than Shedeur Sanders
The 2026 NFL draft class will have a ton of talent, just like every other one. But at certain positions, it already seems clear it’s going to lag behind the usual average. And that seems especially true at quarterback. Last year, the 2025 draft class didn’t have great representation at the quarterback position either. Only two were drafted in the first round, and only one in the top 20. It could be more of the same in 2026, with Indiana standout…
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BVM Sports US2026 NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza Isn't Patrick Mahomes, But ...
At the college level, Fernando Mendoza played quarterback like an old man. It’s a compliment. I promise. Think about Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford. I hate to call them old, but that’s just the reality of the NFL. Because the other reality is, their heavy artillery is in their mind. For a draft prospect, the old-man approach is also something we’re deeply unfamiliar with seeing from a first-round draft choice — particularly at No. 1 overall.…
Top Five Quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft
Draft season is picking up, with the NFL Combine beginning later this week. Prospects look to test well in Indianapolis and improve their draft stock. As always, quarterbacks garner the most attention of any position. Landing a franchise signal-caller is the best way to turn a franchise around. The Raiders have the honors of picking first in the 2026 NFL Draft, and it’s pretty clear who they will take. Beyond the top quarterback available, the r…
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