Game thread vs. Seahawks - the Rookie steps into the spotlight

[RunOverByHubbard]

This is huge! It’s the most anticipated debut by a Raiders draft choice in decades. It’s hard not to see Fernando Mendoza as the savior who can heal the longstanding wounds of Raiders fans. He debuts midseason against a genuinely tough defense and with a subpar offensive line in front of him.

Mendoza had a noted connection with fellow rookie M. Benson in preseason. Will they shine together? One thing for sure — Rookie should know where Bowers is on every passing play.

[chucker]

Bubble wrap him..... he's never been hit before.

[Grumpy13]

Can’t believe after all these years of failure that it finally looks like we have a competent front office and coaching staff. I am confident that the moment is not too big for Mendoza. By all accounts he is prepared and ready.

I can’t shake this feeling that he will be everything that we hope and more. To quote Al “The greatness of the Raiders is in its future” and that future starts today.

[Amish Cabal]

Kinda sad, I'm more worried about our defense losing this game than our rookie QB.

[Nor_Cal_Raider]

I'd like to see a lot of designed roll outs to give him a little time. We have seen very few with cousins mobility an issue

[Reno Hightower]

It's expected that Mendoza will struggle today.

This team, us fans, it's about time we experience the unexpected, in a good way. It's been far too long since we've had elite QB play. Klint says he's ready. Time to show it.

It's a brand new day. LFG.

He is facing off against the world champs. Mistakes are to be expected but he will make some plays as well. It's a good day to be a Raiders fan.

[Oaktownonly]

He is facing off against the world champs. Mistakes are to be expected but he will make some plays as well. It's a good day to be a Raiders fan.

Agree and the biggest thing is to stay healthy.

[Xramfan]

I see an opening play bomb to Tucker.

I see a quick screen.

I see a strip sack fumble

I see a pick 6

Maybe I’ll just be a little numb until I feel a tempo of the game lol.

Go Raiders!!!!

[pfish57]

Hopefully the players around Mendoza grasp the magnitude of today, and step up their game!!!!

[Willmark]

And thus it begins. Go Mendoza.

[Xramfan]

[SuperRaider]

Hopefully the players around Mendoza grasp the magnitude of today, and step up their game!!!!

Good point

[BoKnows81]

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[Rabidraider]

Hey defense, try to keep it under 30 this week!