{
  "id": 476335,
  "title": "Ashton Jeanty Gives Honest Assessment of Fernando Mendoza at Raiders Camp",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/ashton-jeanty-gives-honest-assessment-of-fernando-mendoza-at-raiders",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T14:47:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/ashton-jeanty-gives-honest-assessment-of-fernando-mendoza-at-raiders-camp-12303573"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rookie Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza is undergoing a transformation at training camp, according to teammate Ashton Jeanty. Jeanty shared his firsthand observations at the team's camp, noting that Mendoza's game is becoming slower, allowing him to make better decisions. The rookie QB is also becoming more vocal, effectively communicating to his teammates that they need to make plays. Jeanty highlighted that Mendoza is putting in hard work and establishing himself as a presence on the field. Coming from a strong background—including winning the Heisman Trophy and leading his team to a College Football Playoff National Championship—Mendoza is expected to significantly contribute to the Raiders' future success. Despite the team's recent struggles, with only three wins last season, Las Vegas is anticipated to double their win total in the coming year. Mendoza's potential to become a franchise leader, combined with Jeanty's contributions as a running back, could make the Raiders a formidable contender. Currently, Mendoza trails veteran Kirk Cousins on the depth chart, but with time, he may see more playing time in the regular season.",
  "summary": "Ashton Jeanty shared his honest thoughts on what he's seen from Fernando Mendoza at a Raiders training camp.",
  "key_points": [
    "Rookie QB Fernando Mendoza improving at Raiders camp.",
    "Mendoza becoming slower, making better decisions.",
    "Teammate Ashton Jeanty praises Mendoza's work ethic."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Raiders Newcomer Extremely Important to Fernando Mendoza, Ashton Jeanty",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/raiders-newcomer-extremely-important-to-fernando-mendoza-ashton-jeanty",
        "published": "2026-08-12T18:14:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}