Raiders' QB Debate: Mendoza vs Simpson

0:00It's March 25th, welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with the story. The Las Vegas Raiders hold the number one pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and most expect them to select Indiana quarterback Fernando. Mendoza, he guided the Hoosiers to a perfect 16-0 record and a national title over three college seasons. Since the 2026 NFL Combine, Alabama's Thai Simpson has surged in popularity with some scouts now calling him the top quarterback in the class ahead of Mendoza. Raiders star running back Ashton John T weighed in during a live stream, insisting that whichever quarterback the team picks will be the best for them. Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky stirred debate on ESPN by arguing Simpson did more to carry his team compared to Mendoza, drawing plenty of, backlash from fans. Orlovsky stands firm on his view that Simpson edges out Mendoza based on their overall body of work. As the Raiders eye, a veteran mentor to support their rookie quarterback, this draft debate

1:02keeps heating up league wide.