Robert Griffin III Sends Message to Fernando Mendoza for Raiders Season

Last week, the Las Vegas Raiders' No. 1 pick, quarterback Fernando Mendoza, obtained his chance to step on the field for a preseason game, getting some time against the Arizona Cardinals.

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• The celebrated rookie may not have began the game, but in his time on the field threw 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown.
• Former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III was impressed with what he saw from the rookie and had a message after his performance.
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Meanwhile, the celebrated rookie may not have began the game, but in his time on the field threw 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown. Unfortunately, he was on the losing side and accepted responsibility afterward, saying he failed his teammates.

"First of all, Fernando, we love ya. Please, for the love of God, do not stand up at the press conference after you have a solid outing in a preseason game that you didn't even obtain to play the entirety of the game and tell the team you let them down, " Griffin stated.

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