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Mendoza’s Tough Preseason Lesson | Las Vegas Raiders News
Rookie QB Fernando Mendoza endured a brutal preseason finale, throwing two interceptions and getting sacked twice in the Raiders’ 18-12 loss to the 49ers — but he’s turning the pain into progress. With just one touchdown and a dismal 54% completion rate across 45 attempts, Mendoza is using the pressure as fuel, learning from veteran Kirk Cousins’ ruthless efficiency and focusing on converting possessions into points. Coach Klint Kubiak offered a bit of grace, blaming receivers for one pick, but the real story is Mendoza’s grit: he’s already dissecting his mistakes to become the top draft…
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