Tom Brady mentors rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza ahead of NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:03 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
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.
- •Mendoza is expected to take over starting QB duties for the Raiders.
- •Brady emphasizes leadership qualities crucial for NFL quarterbacks.
- •The Raiders face the Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Week 5.
- •Mendoza aims to embody attributes highlighted by Brady.
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Rookie Fernando Mendoza breaks silence on how Tom Brady is helping him
"Patriots legend Tom Brady is teaching Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza how to lead ahead of the 2026 season.
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