Should the Las Vegas Raiders really draft Fernando Mendoza with the #1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft? In the debut episode of The 10 Day Tony Show, Tony delivers a bold, data-driven breakdown of why drafting a quarterback first overall might be the biggest mistake in sports — and why the Raiders should seriously consider trading the pick, stockpiling assets, and rebuilding the roster the right way.

This episode dives deep into the history of #1 overall quarterback picks, the low success rate of top draft QBs, and why bad organizations consistently ruin young quarterbacks before they ever get a real chance to develop. Tony analyzes Fernando Mendoza’s rise from college football to Heisman contender, the Raiders’ ongoing dysfunction, Tom Brady’s influence in Las Vegas, and why infrastructure and roster construction matter more than draft hype.

Using real historical examples, Tony explains why only a handful of #1 overall quarterbacks have ever won a Super Bowl, and why late-round or better-situated quarterbacks like Brock Purdy, Patrick Mahomes, and others often succeed more than highly drafted “saviors.” The episode also explores the non-linear development of quarterbacks like Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield, and why situation, coaching, and patience matter more than draft position.

The conversation also covers the Raiders’ coaching chaos, front office instability, NFL Black Monday firings, and breaks down the full Wild Card Weekend playoff slate with predictions and analysis.

This episode of The 10 Day Tony Show is built for fans who want real football analysis, smart team-building philosophy, and honest conversations about how franchises actually win in the NFL.

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01:30 – Raiders land the #1 overall pick
04:00 – Who is Fernando Mendoza?
07:00 – The history of #1 overall QB busts
10:00 – Only 7 QBs have ever done this…
13:30 – Why bad teams ruin young quarterbacks
17:00 – Trade the pick and rebuild the roster
20:00 – Sam Darnold & Baker Mayfield development arcs
23:00 – Brock Purdy, Mahomes & situation vs hype
26:00 – Raiders dysfunction & coaching chaos
29:00 – NFL Black Monday & coaching openings
32:00 – Wild Card Weekend playoff predictions
38:00 – Final verdict: Don’t draft Mendoza

💬 Do you think the Raiders should draft Fernando Mendoza or trade the pick? Let us know in the comments.

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