{
  "id": 6415887,
  "title": "Fernando Mendoza talks 1st NFL season: 'I'm all in'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/fernando-mendoza-talks-1st-nfl-season-im-all-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T11:35:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fernando-mendoza-talks-1st-nfl-113540101.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Quarterback Fernando Mendoza is preparing for his inaugural NFL campaign after a stellar college career and a top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Mendoza, who led the Indiana Hoosiers to the national championship and was named the Heisman Trophy winner, was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders as the top overall selection. In an interview on Good Morning America, Mendoza expressed his excitement for his rookie season. Despite not being slated to start the first game against the Miami Dolphins, Mendoza emphasized his dedication to the team, stating, \"I'm all in.\" He explained that the coaching staff deemed it best for the team, and he is fully committed to being a supportive teammate. Mendoza is mindful of minimizing distractions, cutting ties with social media and focusing on his family, friends, and inner circle. He frequently communicates with his mother, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, and supports the Mendoza Family Fund, which contributes to multiple sclerosis research and awareness. Despite the pressure and expectations, Mendoza remains focused on being the best teammate possible and contributing to the Las Vegas Raiders' success.",
  "summary": "Mendoza and the Las Vegas Raiders kick the season off Sunday, Sept. 13.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "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."
}