PFT Live with Mike Florio Projected #1 pick Fernando Mendoza visiting Raiders next week + What went wrong for Packers in 2025? (4/3 Hour 2)
Apr 3, 2026
Discussion about Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza visiting the Raiders and why pre-draft visits matter. Analysis of why Mendoza could be a likely selection and team draft strategy. Conversation about locker-room friction in Green Bay and LaFleur admitting role disputes. Debate over which NFC North coach faces the most pressure. Talk about the NFL training replacement officials and the Rooney Rule staying in place.
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Raiders Visit Likely Confirms Mendoza As Top Pick
- The Raiders bringing projected No.1 pick Fernando Mendoza in for a pre-draft visit signals confirmation rather than revelation about their likely selection.
- Mike Florio and Chris Simms note teams use the 30 allowed visits to resolve concerns and familiarize a QB with terminology and staff, not typically to change draft plans.
Mark Davis Warns No.1 Pick Is No Magic Bullet
- Mark Davis admitted past first-overall picks haven't been magic bullets, framing the No.1 pick as an opportunity not a cure-all.
- Davis said they didn't rest Brock Bowers and Max Crosby to engineer the pick, stressing they tried to win every game.
LaFleur Blames Role Friction For Packers Slide
- Matt LaFleur linked the Packers' underperformance to players being upset about roles and poor role clarity from coaches.
- LaFleur acknowledged criticism from the NFLPA report card and committed to better communication and relationship-building to restore buy-in.