{
  "id": 3345820,
  "title": "Raiders' Klint Kubiak Weighs in on First Training Camp for Fernando Mendoza",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/raiders-klint-kubiak-weighs-in-on-first-training-camp-for-fernando",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T20:40:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/raiders-klint-kubiak-weighs-in-on-first-training-camp-for-fernando-mendoza-12366712"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Las Vegas Raiders selected Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. Mendoza, a Heisman Trophy winner and national champion at Indiana, began his NFL career with the team by attending and participating in training camp practices and preseason games. Head coach Klint Kubiak offered his perspective on Mendoza's first training camp experience, describing it as a \"baptism by fire\" for the rookie quarterback. Mendoza appeared in two preseason games, showcasing his talent in the first outing where he completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown, but struggled in the second game, getting intercepted for a touchdown and sacked for a loss of 11 yards. Despite his impressive college performance, Mendoza is expected to face challenges in adjusting to the NFL's higher level of competition as he prepares to potentially start in Week 1 alongside Kirk Cousins.",
  "summary": "Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak spoke to the media about rookie Fernando Mendoza's first training camp.",
  "key_points": [
    "Las Vegas Raiders drafted Fernando Mendoza first overall in 2023 NFL Draft",
    "Head coach Klint Kubiak described Mendoza's first training camp as 'a baptism by fire'",
    "Mendoza played in two preseason games, completed 10/16 passes in first game"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}