Mendoza Grows Through Offseason, Eyes Raiders Starter Role

Fernando Mendoza says he’s working every day, reps with the threes and a few twos, treating each drill like a Super Bowl. Coach Klint Kubiak prefers no rookie starts Day 1, but the Raiders are giving Mendoza chances to prove himself. He acknowledges growing pains from college to the NFL, especially in footwork and route intricacies, but remains confident in his field vision and determination. saltysenoritaaz.org