What happened: Herm Edwards said Fernando Mendoza is not ready to be the Raiders' starting quarterback, adding that the game is moving too fast for him right now. Edwards' comments come as the Raiders continue to evaluate the rookie's development at the position.

Why it matters: The assessment cuts against more optimistic recent takes on Mendoza's transition, including Jason McCourty's praise for his early Raiders start, underscoring a divided outside read on the No. 1 overall pick heading into the regular season. How the Raiders sequence his development at quarterback remains an open storyline as the roster takes shape.

What to watch: Watch how the Raiders handle the quarterback depth chart and Mendoza's reps as roster cutdowns approach.