About this episode

The episode discusses the latest news surrounding the Las Vegas Raiders, focusing on Fernando Mendoza and the team's strengths and weaknesses heading into the season.

RAIDERS SQUAD SHOW with Lincoln Kennedy, Q Myers & Shantelle Chand breaks down the latest Las Vegas Raiders news, including Fernando Mendoza winning Hispanic College Football Player of the Year and the growing pressure surrounding the Raiders’ #1 overall draft pick heading into the 2026 NFL season. The crew also discusses the inaugural Hispanic Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 featuring Raiders legends Tom Flores, Jim Plunkett, and Ted Hendricks, and what their impact still means to the Raiders organization and fanbase today. Plus, which Raiders rookies could become Day 1 impact players? Who has the most to prove outside of Mendoza? What are the Raiders’ biggest strengths and weaknesses heading into the season? Could the offensive line and defense carry this team to playoff contention?

People in this episode

Hosts: Lincoln Kennedy, Q Myers, Shantelle Chand

Topics covered

• Las Vegas Raiders news
• Fernando Mendoza
• Hispanic Football Hall of Fame
• NFL draft
• Raiders strengths and weaknesses
• rookie impact players
• playoff contention

Keywords

• Raiders
• Fernando Mendoza
• Hispanic Football Hall of Fame
• NFL
• draft
• rookies
• strengths
• weaknesses
• playoffs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hispanic Football Hall of Fame

Places: Las Vegas

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