Carmen VitaliMar 1, 2026
Vitali argues that a quarterback taken first overall has to play immediately, saying Mendoza will be thrown out there as the Raiders' starter whether the team is ready or not.
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So you take a guy at one overall, that's the most you could possibly invest in someone. So you're gonna have to throw them out there
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Depth Chart CallsFernando Mendoza
Fernando Mendoza to be 1st on the depth chart
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