Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza should be starters with the Raiders according to Doug Pederson. He compares him to Carson Wentz and believes he'll benefit from early experience.
The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Fernando Mendoza, a college legend after leading Indiana Hoosiers to an undefeated season including the College Football Championship and winning the Heisman Trophy. Mendoza is set to face immediate competition with veteran Kirk Cousins as his mentor for the rookie season.
Former Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, who won a Super Bowl in 2017 alongside Tom Brady, argues that Raiders should start Mendoza right away. He believes this will give him valuable experience early rather than waiting until later in the season.
“Let's get this guy out there Week 1, let's start having our growing pains Week 1,