No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza throws TD pass in preseason debut for Raiders in 27-14 loss to Cardinals
Fernando Mendoza, the Raiders' first overall draft pick, threw a touchdown pass in his first NFL preseason game, though the team lost. Mendoza said the competition was much tougher than he expected and spent time studying video rather than relaxing after the game.
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No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza throws TD pass in preseason debut for Raiders in 27-14 loss to Cardinals
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6 sourcesFernando Mendoza dives into video study after Raiders' loss in preseason opener
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8 sourcesRaiders coach provides surprising preseason update on Fernando Mendoza
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3 developments- Aug 13No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza throws TD pass in preseason debut for Raiders in 27-14 loss to Cardinals
- Aug 14Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza gets real on preseason opener: ‘NFL is a different level’
- Aug 14Raiders coach provides surprising preseason update on Fernando Mendoza
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