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Patrick: Raiders should not draft Mendoza at No. 1

January 23, 2026 11:33 AM

Dan Patrick lays down why the Las Vegas Raiders should not draft Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall and should trade down instead because they do not have a team ready for a high-draft pick at quarterback.

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