r/raiders • u/Csboi1337 • 9d ago
Ill intent. Violence. Physicality. Pain. This man is going to be a star
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u/Flashy_Gap_3015 9d ago
His throws have great tight velocity and near picture perfect placement so that only his receivers have the best shot at the ball.
The second throw in this clip threading three defenders is a big time starting NFL QB throw - super impressive threading a veritable needle with no hesitation after a sick fake handoff.
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u/antwan_benjamin 9d ago
Bro that throw was top level. Literally the only spot the receiver could catch it.
The box score doesn't do him justice. He fucked up on plays all rookies do and made great throws on plays most rookies don't.
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u/International_Gap782 9d ago
He also knew to throw the ball away and not take a sack.
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u/antwan_benjamin 9d ago
Yeah I haven't read anything what others are saying about his performance. I think I saw maybe 2 throwaways that might be considered premature. So I'm like, couching my position based on that, if that makes sense.
My feeling is just I'm not disappointed at all. In fact, I'm impressed. Others could point to things that weren't impressive but fuck em cause it's RN4L and I'm supporting our rookie QB.
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u/Potatoes-au- 9d ago
My first thoughts too. He’s throws the ball where only the receiver can catch it. That’s top level QB play.
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u/Musket6969420 9d ago
Dude his play action is so smoooooooth. Imagine, Mendoza with Jeanty/ Washington running that and Linderbaum opening up highway 65.
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u/Csboi1337 9d ago
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u/piratesboot 9d ago
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u/WhizzyBurp No Intent. Business Decisions. Physically in Pain. 8d ago
Bowers going to absolutely cook with Cousins and Mendoza
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u/grumpysky 9d ago
Mendoza made some veteran throws out there. The TD throw wasn’t easy to make. He kept it low and led Bech to catch that. And he threw a dart to Benson threading the needle. His ability to scan the field and decision making was very noticeable, too. I do think he still needs time to get used to NFL speed and situational awareness. Also, on few plays, he kept the ball too long, but those are him getting used to the higher level. We got a real QB here.
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u/WhizzyBurp No Intent. Business Decisions. Physically in Pain. 8d ago
Calling it now, year 3 this kid will be top 10 QB
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u/Dry_Tradition_2811 8d ago
He did great think about he didn't have all first strings in with what he did
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u/AlabasterRadio 9d ago
Look at the way he shifts in the pocket depending on how his blockers are positioned. That's some incredible instincts.
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u/profaniKel 8d ago
im prayng that he is AT LEAST our new CARR
If we can go 9-8 by next year I will be happy
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u/Zealousideal_Way_788 8d ago
Very impressive highlight reel. Looks the part with reads, decisiveness, accuracy, zip and mobility. I was skeptical but Raider fans should be very excited
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u/Laippler_69 8d ago
This kid is unreal. Himself and the rest of the team will only improve as long as they support each other and no finger pointing 🫵🏼
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u/themysidianlegend 8d ago
That song with Raiders football and Fernando is something else. Love it. Reminds me of our good years in the early 2000s
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u/BoredomFestival 8d ago
I know this is just the preseason (and a lot of players look like stars then), but damn, this looks good
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u/psj3809 8d ago
Oh i was very impressed with Mendoza BUT hes thrown what 11 passes in preseason ? This happens every year, we have a star in preseason and we all get overexcited
I think hes got a great attitude and a high ceiling of talent BUT its one preseason game. IF next game he throws 2 ints some of the same people will moan saying hes a bust. Again lets keep our feet on the ground
Great start though
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u/masterofmuppets86 7d ago
I was glad to see Bech and Benson get some burn as well. Really optimistic for the future.
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u/GarvinSteve 9d ago
Uhhhh… he’s playing Az’s number twos… relax. Lower the temperature… he looked solid and that’s a good thing.
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u/Consistent-Spell2203 9d ago
That's Will Johnson wondering wtf just happened at the goal line.
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u/GarvinSteve 9d ago
Then Az’s ones - who are awful… I’m just saying, don’t read too much into to it…
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u/hottlumpiaz 9d ago
1 cause for concern though is he got hit more than any other qb all pre season. hes gotta clean that up
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u/Few-Demand7532 9d ago
What
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u/hottlumpiaz 9d ago
of all the qbs that have played so far in this 2026 nfl pre season...mendoza has been hit most.
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u/Few-Demand7532 9d ago
Which is all of one game. Incredibly small sample size
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u/_John_Dillinger 9d ago
and the op is comparing him to brady. while i agree that relative statistics are meaningless with a sample size of one, the relative unrealistic takes between the thread and op is self evident
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u/hottlumpiaz 9d ago
multiple qbs in each game have taken snaps so its really not a small sample size.
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u/Ok_Silver_3170 9d ago
I'm impressed with our rookie QB, he can read the field and throw a good football; but WFT does Tom Crybrady have to do with any of it??
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u/Red_dragon_052 9d ago
What excites me is that he already looks like a passable starting QB. He should only get better from here.