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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

AJ Cole praises rookie QB Fernando Mendoza during Raiders minicamp
Summary

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.

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  • •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
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  • 7:08 AMYahoo Sports — Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole is making sure all of the haters know the truth about Fernando Mendoza
What they're saying
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The Las Vegas Raiders have their quarterback, and he's exactly how you think he is.

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