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Crosby: Be Genuine, Succeed in NFL

Published July 8, 2026 · Updated July 8, 2026 · NBC Sports

Veteran Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby advised first-overall pick quarterback Fernando Mendoza that being genuine is crucial for NFL leadership.

During an appearance on Crosby's podcast, Mendoza shared advice from teammate Kirk Cousins about maintaining authenticity as a leader. Crosby fully endorsed the approach, noting that in the NFL, players are grown men with different backgrounds. playerbros.org

"If you're not genuine, guys pick up on that real quick," Crosby said, adding that authenticity is a winning strategy in professional football.

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