Source: Fox News
Summary
Fernando Mendoza, the Las Vegas Raiders’ No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, responded to a question about visiting the White House to celebrate the Indiana Hoosiers’ historic college football championship. Mendoza believed the visit was scheduled for May 11, the first day of the Raiders’ organized team activities (OTAs), but was incorrect, as OTAs don’t start until May 18. The Raiders don’t have anything scheduled for May 11.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Mendoza, a rookie, is learning to navigate the NFL. He’s already made a mistake, and now he’s got to prove himself on the field. He can’t afford to miss practice, not even for a visit to the White House.
It’s a rookie move, and Mendoza knows it. He’s trying to make a good impression on his teammates, and a missed practice wouldn’t be a good look.
This one felt recognizable early, and now Mendoza’s got to make it right.
The original observation: The rookie’s enthusiasm often precedes his understanding of the NFL’s schedule.
Author: Evan Null
