Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Fernando Mendoza's first NFL preseason action came with a pick-six — but nobody's talking about that. What everyone's talking about is what happened after the game, when the Raiders rookie sat down with Laura Rutledge and started calling the broadcasters "Mr. Buck" and "Mr. Aikman." The hosts break down whether that's the most refreshing thing in the NFL or the most exhausting. The crew is split right down the middle. Some think Mendoza's polished, old-school politeness is exactly what a franchise that's been a dumpster fire for years desperately needs. Others think it's a little much — a persona that plays great at 16-0 with a national championship trophy but might not hold up once the losses start piling up on a Raiders team that went 2-15 a year ago. They also dig into his college tape, including the bloody-arm dive against Miami, to figure out if the toughness matches the talk.
Topics discussed include:
Fernando Mendoza's preseason pick-6 and NFL debut
The viral "Mr. Buck / Mr. Aikman" postgame interview
Is his personality authentic or a calculated act?
Comparisons to Brock Purdy, Derek Carr, and Jamarcus Russell
Whether his style can survive a rough Raiders season
Can he become the best Raiders QB since Rich Gannon?
Do you think Fernando Mendoza is the real deal, or is the act going to wear thin? Drop your take in the comments.
0:00 – Mendoza's Pick-6 & "Mr. Buck" Interview
1:14 – Is Fernando's Persona Real or an Act?
4:19 – Kenny Hates Him — Chase Weighs In
4:52 – Brock Purdy Comparison & His Edge on the Field
9:27 – Can He Be Better Than Derek Carr?
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Fernando Mendoza's first NFL preseason action came with a pick-six — but nobody's talking about that. What everyone's talking about is what happened after the game, when the Raiders rookie sat down with Laura Rutledge and started calling the broadcasters "Mr. Buck" and "Mr. Aikman." The hosts break down whether that's the most refreshing thing in the NFL or the most exhausting. The crew is split right down the middle. Some think Mendoza's polished, old-school politeness is exactly what a franchise that's been a dumpster fire for years desperately needs. Others think it's a little much — a persona that plays great at 16-0 with a national championship trophy but might not hold up once the losses start piling up on a Raiders team that went 2-15 a year ago. They also dig into his college tape, including the bloody-arm dive against Miami, to figure out if the toughness matches the talk.
Topics discussed include:
Fernando Mendoza's preseason pick-6 and NFL debut
The viral "Mr. Buck / Mr. Aikman" postgame interview
Is his personality authentic or a calculated act?
Comparisons to Brock Purdy, Derek Carr, and Jamarcus Russell
Whether his style can survive a rough Raiders season
Can he become the best Raiders QB since Rich Gannon?
Do you think Fernando Mendoza is the real deal, or is the act going to wear thin? Drop your take in the comments.
0:00 – Mendoza's Pick-6 & "Mr. Buck" Interview
1:14 – Is Fernando's Persona Real or an Act?
4:19 – Kenny Hates Him — Chase Weighs In
4:52 – Brock Purdy Comparison & His Edge on the Field
9:27 – Can He Be Better Than Derek Carr?
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go.audacy.com/y-listen-live-957thegame
Listen live: audacy.com/957thegame/listen
Visit our website: 957thegame.com
Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/957thegame
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/957thegame
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/957thegame
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/957thegame
Join our Newsletter: audacy.com/957thegame/join-our-clubs/mvp-club
