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Fernando Mendoza Has Strong Words for Kirk Cousins After Raiders Trade
Fernando Mendoza was selected at No. 1 overall this year by the Las Vegas Raiders. However, he didn’t start immediately as they wanted to slowly ease him in the NFL and learn from veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. The 2026 Heisman Trophy winner had some strong words for his former teammate after he was traded to
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- Yahoo SportsFernando Mendoza Has Strong Words for Kirk Cousins After Raiders TradeFernando Mendoza was selected at No. 1 overall this year by the Las Vegas Raiders. However, he didn’t start immediately as they wanted to slowly ease him in the NFL and learn from veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. The 2026 Heisman Trophy winner had some strong words for his former teammate after he was traded to
- Fox NewsFernando Mendoza embraces 'once-in-a-lifetime' chance as Raiders' QB1, credits Kirk Cousins' mentorshipKirk Cousins' surprising trade to the Minnesota Vikings left Fernando Mendoza with "no inkling" as the Raiders' new QB1 prepares for Sunday.
- Sports IllustratedRaiders QB Fernando Mendoza Opens Up About His New OpportunityRaiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza opens up about seizing his new opportunity as Vegas’s franchise QB and what it means for the team.
- NY PostFernando Mendoza reminds everyone Kirk Cousins is still alive and wellRaiders rookie Fernando Mendoza thanked Kirk Cousins for his mentorship as he prepares for his first NFL start against Seattle.