Kyle Brandt Breaks Down Fernando Mendoza's Three Different Personalities

Fernando Mendoza goes viral for Joe Buck message: ‘Hello Mr. Buck’

Fernando Mendoza is a rookie, but the Raiders quarterback already is making a name for himself when it comes to delivering some gems in interviews. Mendoza was being interviewed by ESPN sideline reporter Laura Rutledge on Thursday night and gave a hilarious, yet wholesome greeting to ESPN broadcaster Joe Buck. “Please tell Mr. Buck I...

Kyle Brandt breaks down Fernando Mendoza's three different personalities

Credit: Good Morning Football on NFL Network, Troy Taormina-Imagn ImagesLas Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, got another taste of NFL action on Thursday night in Las Vegas’ second preseason game. The game was also ESPN’s first NFL broadcast of the 2026-27 campaign, and the rookie gave the Worldwide Leader another memorable television interview. Play-by-play announcer Joe Buck was surprised…

Raiders' Fernando Mendoza once again goes viral during an interview for hilarious Joe Buck greeting

Fernando Mendoza's formal greeting to Joe Buck during his ESPN sideline interview had the entire broadcast crew laughing during the Raiders preseason game.

Viewers Couldn’t Believe What Fernando Mendoza Was Calling Joe Buck On Live TV

Fernando Mendoza and Joe Buck. (Images via IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Las Vegas Raiders young star Fernando Mendoza keeps winning off the field. The rookie quarterback delivered another memorable moment Thursday night. He finished a sideline interview with a formal greeting for Joe Buck. Mendoza played the first half against the Houston Texans. He completed 8 of 15 passes for 86 yards. He also threw a pick-six that was returned for a touc…

Fernando Mendoza Gives Joe Buck a Hilarious Shoutout During Raiders-Texans Broadcast

Fernando Mendoza’s night against the Houston Texans wasn’t perfect on the field, but the Las Vegas Raiders quarterback still managed to produce one of the more entertaining moments of Thursday’s preseason broadcast. And it had nothing to do with throwing a football. Mendoza showed off the humble, slightly awkward personality that has quickly become part of his public image when he joined ESPN’s Laura Rutledge for a sideline interview during the …