PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network on Fernando Mendoza

PodcastDynasty Underground - QB Competitions and Training Camp InjuriesCaptured August 1, 2026

From the episode

I think Tom Brady's got a big voice in that organization and he just preaches that it's like the big no, no to have these young quarterbacks start...I'm not going to sit here and say I'd be surprised if Mendoza doesn't play at all. But right. What to put a number on it like week 10 week 11.

Mentioned at 39:52 – 41:34

STACKED’s take

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Brady's influence may delay Mendoza start to week 10-11; early starts risky.

The source believes Tom Brady has a big voice in the Raiders organization and preaches against having young quarterbacks start early; the source estimates Mendoza may not play until week 10 or 11, and notes that starting him early without weapons makes no sense.