Yahoo Sports NFL on Fernando Mendoza

Mendoza brings professionalism to stabilize Raiders' direction.

Mendoza, the No. 1 overall draft pick for the Las Vegas Raiders, is identified by Tice as a stabilizing force for the franchise alongside new head coach Klint Kubiak and Kirk Cousins. Tice noted: 'My X factor is just normalcy. Kubiak is a pro, Mendoza is a pro, [Kirk] Cousins is a pro. They've really got guys in their head positions now.' Mendoza's professionalism is positioned as foundational for the Raiders' direction after a disastrous 2025 season, though a complete turnaround is viewed as a 2027 proposition.

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