Fernando Mendoza draws bold comparisons as the best quarterback prospect since Joe Burrow—can he live up to the hype for the Raiders? Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs dissect Mendoza’s cerebral prowess, pre-snap processing, and rapid rise up the draft boards. The conversation spotlights the evolution of recent quarterback classes, contrasting Mendoza with heavyweights like Trevor Lawrence and Caleb Williams, while examining what sets his game apart from elite NFL talent.

Major topics include the projected crash of the wide receiver market, Calais Campbell’s possible move to the Green Bay Packers, and the intriguing prospect of eight new division winners in the next NFL season. The hosts tackle heated takes on draft-and-retain team-building philosophy, analyze the most notable head coach snubs, and highlight which Ohio State stars could break into the 2026 NFL Draft top 5. Is Fernando Mendoza truly this generation’s can’t-miss QB?

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