Will Anderson Jr Has Message of Respect for Fernando Mendoza
The Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders took the field for a joint practice session, preparing for their preseason matchup.
The Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders practiced together on Tuesday night, marking the debut joint practice for rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza. After the session, defensive end Will Anderson Jr., a First Team All-Pro, expressed his admiration for Mendoza. Anderson praised the rookie's energy, stating, "I love his energy.
I love the way he was cheering his O-line on — cheering his team on." He further predicted that Mendoza would become a great quarterback in the league. Mendoza shared the first-team reps with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins during Wednesday's practice and viewed Tuesday's session as a valuable learning experience. He appreciated getting the speed of the game and understanding the nuances of executing plays and commanding the huddle, which he believes are accelerated in such a group.
The Texans and Raiders are set to face off in their preseason matchup on Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET.
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