{
  "id": 4720920,
  "title": "Why Fernando Mendoza should sit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/why-fernando-mendoza-should-sit",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T21:44:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-fernando-mendoza-sit-214400651.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Las Vegas Raiders should maintain their current strategy with Fernando Mendoza at quarterback, according to Phil Robinson III. Mendoza has shown potential but continues to struggle with pass protection and wide receiver separation. The offensive line has only participated in three preseason series, and the right guard position battle between Jackson Powers-Johnson and Caleb Rogers remains unresolved. Left guard Spencer Burford is a better run blocker than pass protector, while the tackle situation is compromised by a weak run block and subpar pass protection. Head coach Klint Kubiak recently criticized the entire receiving corps, emphasizing the need for receivers to generate separation and catch the football. Only Tre Tucker has shown significant promise as a wide receiver. With Cousins leading the depth chart, the Raiders are giving Mendoza ample time to develop, offering Aidan O’Connell as a backup if the pass protection fails. Despite Mendoza's good play, he has yet to find consistency in generating separation and making accurate throws, which could hinder his future success.",
  "summary": "Fernando Mendoza needs time to get dialed in to the nuances of the NFL.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Ex-Chiefs HC completely backtracks on Fernando Mendoza",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/ex-chiefs-hc-completely-backtracks-on-fernando-mendoza",
        "published": "2026-08-29T06:16:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}