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Fernando Mendoza compared to Drew Bledsoe -- Raiders fans might not love that Patriots comparison vs. Tom Brady
TL;DR
Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders, was compared to Drew Bledsoe by ESPN's Louis Riddick. This comparison may not sit well with Raiders fans, especially considering Bledsoe's ties to Tom Brady.
Key points
- Fernando Mendoza is the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft.
- He was compared to Drew Bledsoe by ESPN's Louis Riddick.
- The comparison may not be well-received by Raiders fans.
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Fernando Mendoza is the NFL Draft's No. 1 pick to the Las Vegas Raiders.
But the Indiana QB wasn't just compared to the former New England Patriots QB who is now one of his owners, Tom Brady.
Nope -- during the NFL Draft, ESPN's Louis Riddick compared him to Drew Bledsoe.
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Bledsoe was a No. 1 overall pick himself, and he's got a similar size profile to Mendoza, which is what they showed clips of during the ESPN broadcast.
But there's not a perfect narrative with Bledsoe.
Bledsoe, of course, is the guy who got hurt and then lost his job to Brady.
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Then with the Buffalo Bills, Bledsoe wasn't a player who delivered on the hype as their new quarterback, either.
Q&A
Why was Fernando Mendoza compared to Drew Bledsoe?
Fernando Mendoza was compared to Drew Bledsoe by ESPN's Louis Riddick during the NFL Draft due to similarities in their playing styles.
How do Raiders fans feel about the comparison of Mendoza to Bledsoe?
Raiders fans might not appreciate the comparison to Drew Bledsoe, especially given his association with Tom Brady and the Patriots.
Who is Fernando Mendoza and what is his significance in the NFL Draft?
Fernando Mendoza is the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, selected by the Las Vegas Raiders, highlighting his potential impact in the league.
