Tom Brady mentors rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza ahead of NFL season

Fernando Mendoza, the Las Vegas Raiders' rookie quarterback, is receiving mentorship from Tom Brady as he prepares for the 2026 NFL season. Brady, who holds a minority stake in the Raiders, is teaching Mendoza about leadership essential for success in the league. Mendoza, the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner, expressed how Brady's advice emphasizes competitiveness and the need for a quarterback to lead by example. Both Mendoza and veteran Kirk Cousins are vying for key quarterback duties, with an early season matchup against the New England Patriots scheduled for October 11.

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