Raiders-Ex Derek Carr has lofty expectations for Fernando Mendoza
This is great from Carr.
Raiders-Ex Derek Carr has lofty expectations for Fernando Mendoza originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Most know that the Las Vegas Raiders will be selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick in the upcoming draft.
Set to be the next quarterback tasked with trying to get the Raiders back to the playoffs, Mendoza is going to have some nice weapons around him in Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty. But as we know, rookie quarterbacks often struggle early on, especially high picks that go to bad teams. However, for former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, he wants Mendoza to shine from Day 1; in fact, he wants him to surpass all the feats he accomplished in the league.
“I hope Fernando Mendoza breaks every Raider record,” Carr said . “As a former quarterback, if you feel any other way, there’s something wrong with you. Why wouldn’t you want the next generation to do better than you?
Like, I want the best for everybody. ” More: Analyst gives compelling reason for Chargers' slow free agency approach Raiders need good backup for Mendoza The one thing a rookie quarterback needs is a veteran to show him the ropes as he navigates his way through his first season. Right now, there are a few options, but the one who we are seeing be linked to Las Vegas is Kirk Cousins.