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ArticleRaiders get rude awakening in ‘measuring stick’ test with Texans
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The first overall pick has looked more advanced than expected throughout training camp, showing enough poise, processing ability and command to at least make the Raiders think about a timeline they originally expected to unfold much more slowly. Houston, though, offered Mendoza something Raiders practices simply cannot: a glimpse of how fast, violent and unforgiving life can be against an elite NFL defense.
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Mendoza shows advanced processing but joint practice exposed decision-making gaps.

The first overall pick has looked more advanced than expected throughout training camp, showing enough poise, processing ability and command to make the Raiders consider a faster timeline than originally expected. However, Houston's joint practice exposed the gap between making NFL throws and consistently processing NFL information, making NFL decisions, and protecting himself when everything moves faster than ever before.

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