{"id":3641,"date":"2026-05-26T04:02:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T04:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/raiders-qb-fernando-mendoza-isnt-happy-with-the-nfl\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T04:02:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T04:02:54","slug":"raiders-qb-fernando-mendoza-isnt-happy-with-the-nfl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/raiders-qb-fernando-mendoza-isnt-happy-with-the-nfl\/","title":{"rendered":"Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza isn&#8217;t happy with the NFL"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza doesn\u2019t like having to spend any time away from the Las Vegas Raiders facility in the lead up to his first NFL training camp.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/three-astros-combine-to-top-rangers-for-majors-first-no-hitter-since-24-2\/\">Three Astros combine to top Rangers for majors\u2019 first no-hitter since \u201924<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Mendoza turned down a chance to visit the White House last month to visit President Donald Trump with the rest of his Indiana teammates to celebrate their national championship win because he didn\u2019t want to miss any practice with the Raiders.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>So when Mendoza was dragged away from practice by the league to attend the NFL Players Association Rookie Premier event, he was none too happy about it.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m going to be completely honest with you &#8211; I\u2019d rather be practicing right now and I was really upset about actually having to miss practice for this,\u201d Mendoza told Gilbert Manzano of SI.com about having to participate in the Rookie Premier.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlthough it\u2019s great. . . . It\u2019s still been a great moment to where it was mandatory I be here. I\u2019m not going to feel sorry for myself and feel wishy-washy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Though he was visibly frustrated over having to take time away from his new team, Mendoza admitted he did learn a few things while he was at the event with his fellow rookies.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/three-astros-combine-to-top-rangers-for-majors-first-no-hitter-since-24\/\">Three Astros combine to top Rangers for majors\u2019 first no-hitter since \u201924<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m going to have a smile on my face and make the most of that present moment,\u201d Mendoza said. \u201cLive and learn all the [NFLPA] benefits, make all the connections with different mentors here, let me make sure I can maximize my time to be able to create a positive impact and learn about my situation and surroundings. So those are all things that I really benefited from being here.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 draft, is expected to at least start the season on the bench behind Kirk Cousins.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>But if Cousins struggles, or the Raiders fall out of playoff contention quickly, Mendoza could get some valuable playing time as a rookie. 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