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Raiders fans have to wait until 2027 to see Fernando Mendoza in primetime

The Las Vegas Raiders are receiving a taste of the potential Fernando Mendoza possesses. Including reports of the Raiders rookie quarterback already delivering a beautiful spin of the football. That leaves Raider fans convinced Mendoza is ready for primetime ahead of the 2026 season. Except fans of the Silver and Black will need to likely […] The post Raiders fans have to wait until 2027 to see Fernando Mendoza in primetime appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cliff Avril Shares True Thoughts on 2025 Seahawks Defense

The Seattle Seahawks‘ defense in 2025 was their calling card, as evidenced by their performances in the last handful of games during the regular season and playoffs. In their final nine games (regular season and postseason) of the 2025 season, only the Los Angeles Rams scored more than 20 points against the Seahawks’ defense.Los Angeles recorded 37 […] The post Cliff Avril Shares True Thoughts on 2025 Seahawks Defense appeared first on HEAVY.

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Raiders Issued Strong Message on Fernando Mendoza Outlook

OTAs and mandatory minicamp are on the horizon for the Las Vegas Raiders, and the discussion of who will be the team’s starting QB for Week 1 will get louder. All signs point to Kirk Cousins being the Silver and Black’s starter, but there’s a chance Fernando Mendoza could win the job.Regardless of who wins […] The post Raiders Issued Strong Message on Fernando Mendoza Outlook appeared first on HEAVY.

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Raiders reporter in awe of Fernando Mendoza’s ‘spin’ at OTA

The Las Vegas Raiders are currently taking part in OTAs as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 season. The Raiders recently did as many expected by selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick out of Indiana, although it’s unclear when the Heisman Trophy winner will start this season, as the team also signed […] The post Raiders reporter in awe of Fernando Mendoza’s ‘spin’ at OTA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kirk Cousins Makes Feelings Clear About Seahawks Defense

The calling card for the 2025 Seattle Seahawks was their defense, as the team marched on to win Super Bowl LX. In their final nine games (regular season and postseason), only the Los Angeles Rams scored more than 20 points against the Seahawks’ defense. Los Angeles recorded 37 points in the regular season meeting in […] The post Kirk Cousins Makes Feelings Clear About Seahawks Defense appeared first on HEAVY.

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Kirk Cousins Lands Clear Take on Raiders Starting QB Job

The Las Vegas Raiders appear to be adopting the old-school approach of letting the young quarterback sit and learn from the veteran. With rookie signal-callers coming into the NFL and tossing them into the fire right out of the gate, the Silver and Black might not want to do that. As a result, it’s why […] The post Kirk Cousins Lands Clear Take on Raiders Starting QB Job appeared first on HEAVY.

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Brock Bowers Gets Strong Outlook Under Raiders HC Klint Kubiak

It was a rollercoaster 2025 NFL season for Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers. After an impressive rookie campaign, injury and the team’s play at QB impacted his second season in the league.Last season for the Silver and Black, Bowers posted a 78.8 overall PFF grade, 6th among 37 qualified tight ends. Moreover, the […] The post Brock Bowers Gets Strong Outlook Under Raiders HC Klint Kubiak appeared first on HEAVY.

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The reason why Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza may not attend White House with Indiana

Fernando Mendoza may have won the Heisman Trophy and led the Indiana Hoosiers to the national championship, but he is far more interested in looking forward than he is in celebrating past accomplishments. Mendoza is currently training with the other rookies and coaches on the Las Vegas Raiders at the team’s rookie minicamp. He wants […] The post The reason why Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza may not attend White House with Indiana appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fernando Mendoza Is Skipping Indiana’s Visit To The White House – But It Has Nothing To Do With Politics

Priorities. Fernando Mendoza was recently selected as the #1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, being taken by the Las Vegas Raiders as they try to right the ship and find their quarterback of the future. Mendoza was a breakout star during his final season in college, not only winning the Heisman Trophy but leading the Indiana Hoosiers to their first ever national championship. Of course winning the national championship also means earning a trip to the White House, […] The post Fernando Mendoza Is Skipping Indiana’s Visit To The White House – But It Has Nothing To Do With Politics first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Raiders Land Strong Free Agent Message Regarding Stefon Diggs

At the 2026 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders decided not to use a Day 2 pick on a wideout or trade back into the first round to draft a wide receiver. The Silver and Black did use a sixth-round pick to select former Oregon Ducks wideout Malik Benson.Nonetheless, could the Raiders look at the […] The post Raiders Land Strong Free Agent Message Regarding Stefon Diggs appeared first on HEAVY.

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Raiders bold predictions for 2026 NFL Draft class during rookie season

The Las Vegas Raiders have had an eventful draft season. Of course, with the first overall pick, the Raiders’ draft season was always going to be heavily watched by fans and analysts. However, it’s also worth noting that Las Vegas’ draft haul isn’t just about the quality of players, but also the quantity. The Raiders […] The post Raiders bold predictions for 2026 NFL Draft class during rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Robert Griffin III Issues Blunt Message on Raiders QB Situation

The Las Vegas Raiders vastly improved their QB room in the last few months, going from Geno Smith and Kenny Pickett to Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza, who they took with the No. 1 pick.With the draft in the rear-view mirror, the Raiders will now need to analyze their QB situation to determine who will […] The post Robert Griffin III Issues Blunt Message on Raiders QB Situation appeared first on HEAVY.

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‘Fired up’ Maxx Crosby details plan to mentor Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza

The Las Vegas Raiders used the No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft on Fernando Mendoza. With a new rookie quarterback joining the roster, the organization should be going all in to develop the former Indiana Hoosier. Shortly after the draft concluded, superstar edge rusher Maxx Crosby claimed he had already spoken to […] The post ‘Fired up’ Maxx Crosby details plan to mentor Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raiders rookie from 2026 NFL Draft class who will make biggest impact in Year 1

The Las Vegas Raiders kicked off the 2026 NFL Draft with the first overall selection, and they ended it as one of the biggest winners of the draft weekend. They walked away from the draft with potential star talent, tons of depth, players who fill needs, and some high-ceiling flyers. For example, Fernando Mendoza was […] The post Raiders rookie from 2026 NFL Draft class who will make biggest impact in Year 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raiders’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick

The Raiders’ 2026 NFL Draft picks reveal something that has eluded the Silver and Black for years: direction. Armed with the No. 1 overall pick and a roster riddled with structural flaws, Las Vegas didn’t hesitate. They identified their future, committed to it, and built around it with purpose. From securing a franchise quarterback to […] The post Raiders’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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