""We've gotten a few calls, and those teams know where they stand. If there's a player that stands out that we feel it's not worth losing, it's not worth even picking up the phone, then we'll just make the pick.""
""Ultimately, this is a meritocracy, and the best guy will play. It's just really hard to play really well at a young age. But we've seen plenty of quarterbacks do it recently.""
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to retain the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft to select quarterback Fernando Mendoza. General manager John Spytek has received trade inquiries but remains open-minded about offers. If the Raiders are confident in Mendoza, they will keep the pick. Mendoza would enter a competition with veteran Kirk Cousins and Aiden O'Connell. Spytek emphasizes that the best player will play, acknowledging the challenges young quarterbacks face in the league.
Read at ESPN.com
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