In just about two months, the Las Vegas Raiders will find out who their next franchise quarterback is.
We all know at this point that Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza is the likely first overall pick, and that Mendoza will find his new home in Las Vegas with the Raiders. But beyond that, what does it all mean? What attributes does Mendoza bring to the NFL, and is there enough to give the Raiders what they need? Furthermore, how will the Raiders’ new coaching staff, led by head coach and offensive shot-caller
Klint Kubiak, give Mendoza the tools he needs to succeed?
It’s a good time to discuss these things with SB Nation NFL analyst Doug Farrar. Doug wrote about the game’s hidden gems and Secret Superstars throughout the 2025 season, and as a Seattle resident with a focus on the Seahawks, he has a specific understanding of how Seattle’s former offensive coordinator helped his team win Super Bowl LX with Sam Darnold. Doug is also preparing for the scouting combine, where he’ll be next week, so he’s ready to take all your general draft questions as they may impact your favorite team.
