RAIDERS SQUAD SHOW: Fernando MENDOZA'S development is a LONG PROCESS

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🗓️ 4 June 2026

⏱️ 59 minutes

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The Raiders continue OTA work and there were plenty of interesting comments from coaches and players this week. On this episode of Raiders Squad, Lincoln Kennedy, Q Myers, and Shantelle Chand break down Defensive Coordinator Rob Leonard's media session and discuss what his defense could look like in 2026. How much pressure comes with Leonard's first season running the defense, and what should fans expect from the growth of this unit moving forward? We'll also react to comments from Maxx Crosby, Malcolm Koonce, and Jeremy Chinn as the defense continues building its identity heading into training camp. On offense, QB coach Mike Sullivan discussed Mendoza's development and described it as a long process. Should Raiders fans be concerned about that timeline? Does it signal the organization plans to be patient before considering Mendoza as a potential QB1 option? We'll break down Sullivan's comments, Mendoza's work ethic, and what his development path could look like moving forward. We'll also discuss offensive line coach Rick Dennison's comments about the growth of the offensive line, how long it may take for the group to fully come together, and whether the Raiders have enough depth up front heading into the season. Plus, our player spotlight segment focuses on Eric Stokes, Darien Porter, and Maxx Crosby. What are realistic expectations for each player this season, and who could make the biggest impact for the Silver and Black? Join Lincoln Kennedy, Q Myers, and Shantelle Chand for all that and more, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a Raiders Squad episode.

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0:00.0	Hey, what's up, Raider Nation? I'm Shantel Chend, and some Raiders address the media.
0:06.4	Also, the coaching staff addressed the media as well.
0:09.6	And Fernando Mendoza was a topic of conversation.
0:12.0	What is going to be his timeline?
0:13.6	We'll get into that on today's episode.
0:16.5	Good morning, Raider Nation. It's starting to heat up there in Vegas.
0:19.5	We're getting ready for the season, and everybody's getting excited, including myself for training camp. We'll talk about it. He ain't lying. It's getting hot. It was hot at OTAs on Wednesday, but a lot of fun to be out there. We heard from Max Crosby for the first time since the trade, no trade happened. And we'll talk about that and more coming up on the squad show.
0:39.6	Let's get it.
0:40.6	Raider Nation, it's time.
0:42.9	This is the Raiders squad.
0:45.2	Everything Las Vegas Raiders every week.
0:48.2	Covering all the big hits and game-changing plays from the Death Star in the Desert.
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0:57.6	Commitment to excellence starts here. The Raiders squad show starts now.
1:05.0	Hey, what's up, Raider Nation? Remember, if you like the content, make sure to hit that like and
1:09.0	subscribe button. You can also follow us on our social media channels. You'll see on the screen if you're watching this on YouTube. The ways that you can connect with us. If you're listening to this on the audio side, you can read the description right there. And speaking of the audio side, we do appreciate you. In that fourth and final segment, if you have a question for Q and link, you can always reach out to us at another time. If you're on YouTube watching the show right now, drop your comments in the chat because we will be able to get to that in that fourth segment. In that third segment, we're going to do our three-player spotlight like we did on the previous episode, just highlight a couple of guys heading into mini camp. And then also we are going to be talking about Mendoza's development because Mike Sullivan did talk to the media.
1:47.3	And he had something really interesting to say, which some Raider Nation already heard.
1:51.3	But nonetheless, some interesting comments.
1:53.3	So we'll get into Mendoza's development.
1:55.2	But also Robbie Leonard addressed the media yesterday.
1:57.8	It was kind of a big defense day.
1:59.5	So in the first segment, we're going to focus on the defense.
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