Patience might be the Raiders’ best play. I get why people want Fernando Mendoza on the field right away. Every rep matters, and if you take a QB that high, the pressure to start the clock immediately is real. But I keep coming back to the long game. There’s value in letting a rookie learn the weekly rhythm, the travel, the hits, the preparation, and what it actually takes to be a pro before asking them to carry the franchise. Especially if Kirk Cousins is in the room. If we’re building around Mendoza, I’d rather protect the investment than rush the timeline. What would you do if you were the Raiders? #Raiders #FernandoMendoza #NFLDraft #QBSummit #QuarterbackDevelopment