Raiders' Mendoza Draft: History Says Hold Off on Hype

0:00This is Corey with the story with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Las Vegas Raiders have high hopes heading into next month's draft, where they're expected to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the… Number 1 overall pick. This high-smintrofie winner could spark a turnaround for the team after some tough years. A recent Associated Press Post on X examined the track record of 19 teams this century that drafted a quarterback first overall. It shows quick success is rare for these franchises. Fans might want to keep expectations and check, given the history. Most of those teams struggled right away, with losing records dragging down the immediate outlook. Only the 2012 Indianapolis Colts, led by Andrew Luck, posted a winning season the year after. The 2003 Cincinnati Bengals with Carson Palmer hit exactly 500, while 17 others lost more games than they won, 11 of those teams even won five games or fewer.

1:00Meanwhile, the rest of the AFC West has stayed quiet on spending, leaving the Raiders as the main movers so far this offseason. This story is made possible by our sponsor. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com