Raiders QB Coach Discusses Fernando Mendoza's Development

Mike Sullivan, the quarterbacks coach for the Las Vegas Raiders, provided an update on rookie Fernando Mendoza's performance during training camp. Sullivan noted that Mendoza is making progress, closing gaps in his game rather than creating new ones.

During a press conference, Sullivan acknowledged Mendoza's growth since the spring, emphasizing that he has improved in areas the coaching staff identified. Mendoza has successfully managed increased complexity in practice, including handling crowd noise and silent snap counts without repeating mistakes.

Sullivan explained that Mendoza's full practice periods with the first-team offense are intended to expose him to game-speed conditions, regardless of the defensive units he faces. He also reassured that Mendoza is not being rushed, attributing his steady approach to his temperament and focus on improvement. The coaching staff remains cautiously optimistic about Mendoza's development.