Fernando Mendoza faces pressure as Raiders preseason continues

Fernando Mendoza, the rookie quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, is feeling significant pressure during the current preseason. Despite being the No. 1 overall pick, Mendoza has faced difficulties, having been hit nine times in his appearances so far. Analysts note that his performance improves when protected, but the Raiders’ schedule includes tough pass rushes, raising concerns about his readiness. The Raiders have not fielded their first-team offensive line in games yet, impacting Mendoza's performance against second-unit defenses.

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