Roger Goodell praises Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza's poise and maturity

4 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 4

In ESPN's NFL Draft documentary "The Pick Is In", the commissioner says the Las Vegas rookie and No. 1 overall pick is "genuine" and "has all the right answers."
Mendoza, who starred at Indiana, is now learning new head coach Klint Kubiak's offence and has described the volume of information in his first NFL offseason as a "firehose."
His readiness for Week 1 remains uncertain, with Kubiak preferring rookie quarterbacks to sit initially and veteran Kirk Cousins signed as both competition and a potential mentor.

Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza rarely played under center. Can he master this vital NFL skill to challenge veteran Kirk Cousins?

Goodell calls him a 'machine,' but critics doubt his pro skills. Will Mendoza's famed poise translate to on-field NFL success?