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Mets Turmoil Deepens as Front-Office Shakeup Cited in Mendoza Firing
sports13 days ago

Mets Turmoil Deepens as Front-Office Shakeup Cited in Mendoza Firing

Internal Mets reporting suggests Carlos Mendoza’s firing was a symptom of broader dysfunction tied to David Stearns’ offseason roster overhaul. More than a dozen insiders blame the front office for assembling a rotation of free agents and trades that hasn’t clicked, leaving a group plagued by injuries and underperformance as stars like Lindor and Soto have been limited. With Alonso and Díaz departing in free agency last year, and eight new players contributing a combined 3.2 fWAR (many with negative value), the team is 34-48 and on pace for its worst mark since 2003. Stearns acknowledged that offseason changes could be partly to blame as Mendoza’s exit highlights persistent organizational issues beyond any single manager.

via Bleacher Report|
#injuries#mendoza#mets
Raiders Target Mendoza and McDonald in Kiper's Two-Round Mock
sports2 months ago

Raiders Target Mendoza and McDonald in Kiper's Two-Round Mock

ESPN draft oracle Mel Kiper released a two-round mock predicting Las Vegas will draft Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza and Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald, addressing the Raiders’ quarterback and nose tackle needs. Mendoza earns praise for NFL-ready throws and mobility, while McDonald adds interior run-stopping ability with upside as a pass rusher, aligning with the Raiders’ holes and echoing similar two-pick scenarios seen from other analysts.

via Silver And Black Pride|
#mcdonald#mel-kiper#mendoza
Mendoza No. 1 Triggers Raiders’ Bold 2026 Draft Blueprint
sports2 months ago

Mendoza No. 1 Triggers Raiders’ Bold 2026 Draft Blueprint

With Fernando Mendoza widely projected as the Raiders’ No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Las Vegas plans to pair him with Kirk Cousins for development while keeping the door open for a early- or mid-year starter depending on camp merit. GM John Spytek says the “best man will play,” but Mendoza’s arrival doesn’t preclude waiting a bit. The club also aims to use its nine additional picks to shore up the roster at safety, offensive line, and receiver and could move around the board to optimize value.

via The New York Times|
#kirk-cousins#las-vegas-raiders#mendoza
Raiders: Week 1 QB job will go to the best player among Mendoza, Cousins, and O’Connell
sports2 months ago

Raiders: Week 1 QB job will go to the best player among Mendoza, Cousins, and O’Connell

Las Vegas Raiders GM John Spytek says the Week 1 quarterback starter will be decided by merit among Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins, and Aidan O’Connell; Mendoza isn’t guaranteed the job and could wait until September, with Cousins available if Mendoza isn’t ready; the team aims to avoid rushing a rookie and will play the best man for the job.

via NBC Sports|
#aidan-oconnell#kirk-cousins#mendoza
Raiders weigh Cousins or Flacco to mentor No. 1 pick Mendoza
sports3 months ago

Raiders weigh Cousins or Flacco to mentor No. 1 pick Mendoza

Las Vegas, owning the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, is weighing veteran QBs Kirk Cousins or Joe Flacco to mentor rookie Fernando Mendoza as it builds around a new coach; with Aidan O’Connell the only QB on the roster and cap space around $27–28 million, the choice hinges on cost and Mendoza’s development, with Cousins being pricier and Flacco cheaper but both connected to Klint Kubiak’s offense.

via Silver And Black Pride|
#free-agency#mendoza#nfl
Jets unlikely to trade up for No. 1, Mougey signals realism
sports4 months ago

Jets unlikely to trade up for No. 1, Mougey signals realism

Jets GM Darren Mougey says he may discuss trading up to the No. 1 pick with Raiders GM John Spytek, but doesn’t expect it to happen. With only one elite quarterback prospect (Fernando Mendoza) in the draft, New York could theoretically assemble six first‑round picks (including the Colts’ 2026 and 2027 picks and the higher of the Cowboys’ or Packers’ 2027 pick), but he views such a historic package as unlikely.

via NBC Sports|
#draft#jets#mendoza
Mendoza Mania: Four Blockbuster Offers to Pry the No. 1 Pick from Vegas
sports4 months ago

Mendoza Mania: Four Blockbuster Offers to Pry the No. 1 Pick from Vegas

Las Vegas won’t part with the No. 1 pick easily, but the piece lays out four aggressive trade proposals centered on Fernando Mendoza, with Maxx Crosby included in every deal. The teams pitched as potential buyers are the Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, and New York Jets. Each scenario envisions trading for Mendoza using substantial draft capital or key players to upgrade at quarterback, while addressing different needs (Texans replacing Stroud and adding weapons, Cardinals upgrading with Kyler Murray and improving the line, Vikings swapping J.J. McCarthy and Jordan Addison with Geno Smith as a bridge, Jets offering multiple first- and second-round picks). The Raiders would reportedly require at least two first-round picks for such a swap, and these trades would reboot Vegas around Mendoza if they come to fruition.

via FanSided|
#draft-picks#mendoza#nfl
Mendoza Holds No. 1 in 2026 Mock Draft as Giants Address Defense at No. 5
sports4 months ago

Mendoza Holds No. 1 in 2026 Mock Draft as Giants Address Defense at No. 5

NBC Sports’ Mock Draft 2.0 keeps Fernando Mendoza as the No. 1 overall pick to the Raiders, while the New York Giants land the No. 5 pick to add defensive anchor Caleb Downs. The rest of the top of the first round features a mix of standout tackles, edge players and playmakers, including Arvell Reese at No. 2, Francis Mauigoa at No. 3, and Carnell Tate at No. 4, with a broader group of tackles, WRs and defenders shaping the early 2026 class.

via NBC Sports|
#caleb-downs#mendoza#mock-draft-20
Indiana's Mendoza Tops Updated 2026 NFL Mock Draft After Championship Run
sports5 months ago

Indiana's Mendoza Tops Updated 2026 NFL Mock Draft After Championship Run

Fernando Mendoza is projected as the No. 1 overall pick in the updated 2026 NFL mock draft after Indiana’s national title, with a top-10 that includes Francis Mauigoa, Rueben Bain Jr., Jordyn Tyson and Spencer Fano. The mock, created by Mark Schofield and James Dator, maps out teams’ needs and potential landing spots for quarterbacks, edge rushers and receivers, featuring squads like the Jets, Cardinals, Titans, Giants, Browns, and Eagles, plus late-round considerations for teams such as the Vikings, Steelers and Bills.

via SB Nation|
#2026-mock-draft#college-football#indiana