When you guys watched Mendoza, did you really think "Oh, yeah, this guy should be the #1 overall pick in the draft!!!!"

[joeB954]

The point is that it’s extremely difficult and rare to do what Mendoza did last season. He won everything. The hatred is mostly sour grapes and people upset about how wrong they were.

I don't know how his pro career will go because a lot depends on environment. But I'd be surprised if he's not a longtime starter.

He’s very efficient and does all of the right things. Can make all of the throws. He’s not that spectacular player but he doesn’t make a lot of mistakes. If he gets in the right system he will have a good career.

 

[coolpat305]

future draft bust bruh is scam likely

 

[Pearson704]

 

[canes_226]

simpson willbe a bust

mendoza will be good, im not sure how good, but he is a winner

 

[NZ Cane]

simpson willbe a bust

mendoza will be good, im not sure how good, but he is a winner

Unfortunately the Raiders organisation are not.

Will be very challenging for him to succeed there with his talent level. Would likely take a generational prospect to make it work.

 

[Essex Cane]

Wonder how legit this is

 

[Shooter McGavin]

Never had anything against this guy other than he beat Miami. I hope he does well. Seems like a good dude that comes from a good family.

 

[Fart Keyhole]

Wonder how legit this is

In 2026 this is how you raise your draft stock.

 

[NCCanefan]

When I watched I concluded he's probably the best bet if you're qb selecting , but that it appears to be a very weak qb draft year.

 

[rascon]

This is a weak weak year for QBs. Nothing is guaranteed, but I would have traded out of #1 and load up on draft picks for next year when I think there will be multiple great players available at so many positions.

 

[Pearson704]

 

[Pearson704]

 

[CanesLifer2]

The kid does all the right things, and has a good football IQ, I just don’t see any outstanding talent.

That doesn’t mean he won’t be successful, I just don’t see him being a top 8-10 QB in the NFL.

He reminds me of a more mobile cousins. That’s not a bad thing, just not sure it’s worthy of the #1 overall pick.

 

[TpaBayFlyFisher]

Future head coach. But, pro-bowl-naw

 

[Myzhi]

Future head coach. But, pro-bowl-naw

Being a Pro Bowler has became a laughing joke, ie. Shadeur Sanders.

Now, the All-Pro Team that’s another story.

 

[BigDikDaddyFromCincinnati]

He is doomed because of the Raiders taking him. Certain NFL organizations are QB graveyards and the Raiders are most definitely one of them.

I’ve never seen it with this dude. Yeah he’s gritty. Yeah he’s won (for one season). He’s a system guy who got a lot of luck in some key moments last year. Bryce Young is not the comp. You want an accurate comp? Craig Krenzel but with a little more velocity.

 

[dccane06]

He is doomed because of the Raiders taking him. Certain NFL organizations are QB graveyards and the Raiders are most definitely one of them.

I’ve never seen it with this dude. Yeah he’s gritty. Yeah he’s won (for one season). He’s a system guy who got a lot of luck in some key moments last year. Bryce Young is not the comp. You want an accurate comp? Craig Krenzel but with a little more velocity.

Idk it seems like Raiders are trying to do right by him. They have a very good RB, good pieces on defense, and a solid o-line. They also picked up Cousins to start for a year and try to mentor Mendoza, so doesn't seem as a horrible of a situation when compared to the **** storm that was waiting for Cam on the Titans.

 

[BigDikDaddyFromCincinnati]

Idk it seems like Raiders are trying to do right by him. They have a very good RB, good pieces on defense, and a solid o-line. They also picked up Cousins to start for a year and try to mentor Mendoza, so doesn't seem as a horrible of a situation when compared to the **** storm that was waiting for Cam on the Titans.

Oh I agree. The ****storm in Tennessee smells worse than the one in Vegas, but whether it's cat **** or dog ****, at the end of the day it's still ****.

I'll also be the first one to raise my hand and say I was wrong if this turns out that Mendoza goes on to a good/great pro career.

 

[We'retheBoss]

 

[Tony4Canes]

Guess post here