AJ Cole praises rookie QB Fernando Mendoza during Raiders minicamp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 7:08 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole expressed confidence in rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza during a recent media session. Cole described Mendoza as genuine, authentic, and motivated, emphasizing that he is exactly how he appears. The Raiders have just concluded their spring workouts and will enter a dead period before training camp. As they await the start of camp, expectations for new players like Mendoza will likely grow through media appearances and discussions.
- •AJ Cole commended Fernando Mendoza's authenticity and motivation
- •Raiders concluded spring workouts before a period of inactivity
- •Mendoza's personality is expected to draw media attention
- •The team is focusing on integration of new players before camp
- 7:08 AMYahoo Sports — Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole is making sure all of the haters know the truth about Fernando Mendoza
"The Las Vegas Raiders have their quarterback, and he's exactly how you think he is.
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