Fernando Mendoza: Top Pick in 2026 NFL Draft 🏈

The NFL's next QB Era begins to take shape on this can’t-miss episode of Scoop City. Are the Las Vegas Raiders ready to build around Fernando Mendoza? Which teams will win the quarterback shuffle, and who could be on the move via trade or free agency? James Palmer and Chase Daniel dive headfirst into a QB-heavy breakdown with massive stakes for the 2026 season.

We start with a full scouting-room conversation on Fernando Mendoza, the projected No. 1 overall pick, and what separates him as a franchise quarterback. Chase breaks down Mendoza’s toughness, processing, and ceiling, while James explores how his skill set could fit in Las Vegas with Klint Kubiak and a roster still searching for stability. From footwork to football IQ, it’s a true tell-all from a quarterback’s perspective on what Mendoza must master to succeed right away.

Next, the conversation widens to the rest of the draft class, including Ty Simpson and other rising prospects, plus what teams are really evaluating during combine meetings, interviews, and early installs. Chase explains why some quarterbacks climb boards once coaches get them in the room and how traits like playing under center, handling play-action, and learning speed can quietly reshape Round 1 projections.

Then comes the quarterback carousel, with trade and free-agent scenarios flying across the league. The guys break down potential landing spots for Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa, Mac Jones, Kirk Cousins, and more, while unpacking how contracts, guarantees, and draft capital complicate every move. From Minnesota to New York, this is the real chess match behind the NFL’s offseason quarterback market.

We close with a candid discussion on the NFLPA facility report cards disappearing, why they mattered inside locker rooms, and how they helped improve player conditions across the league.

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00:00- Intro
01:35 - Chase on Kelce Bros Podcast
03:55- Fernando Mendoza breakdown
16:40 - Ty Simpson breakdown
21:15 - Garrett Nussmeier breakdown
23:25 - QB Shuffling possibilities
41:45 - NFL gets rid of Team grades

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