"To think that you're just going to take a young quarterback anywhere and start him Week 1 and it's going to go great, is naive. You're not doing that kid any favors at all."
"I think more organizations failed those kids than those kids failed the organizations."
The Las Vegas Raiders have a history of pairing first-time head coaches with rookie quarterbacks, which has often led to disappointment. The previous combination of Lane Kiffin and JaMarcus Russell ended poorly, with Kiffin being fired after a 5-15 record and Russell struggling significantly. If the Raiders draft Fernando Mendoza, it would mark a similar situation. However, there is optimism for Kubiak and Mendoza due to Mendoza's skill set aligning with Kubiak's system and the presence of a strong support staff, suggesting potential for success over time.
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