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The Action Network Sports Betting Podcast on Fernando Mendoza

Podcast2026 NFL Worst To First
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So number one pick quarterbacks have been rough as rookies. If you look back since 2015... Those 10 guys have averaged 3.4 wins as a rookie.
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Historical rookie QB trends suggest a slow start for Mendoza

Historical data for number one overall pick quarterbacks since 2015 shows they average only 3.4 wins as rookies, with a maximum of six wins. While there is optimism for Mendoza, the team context is poor, and history suggests a slow start or a jump in performance only in later seasons.

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