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May the football godz look kindly down upon the feeble and inept.
Re: Fernando Mendoza Welcome To Las Vegas
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2026 3:07 pm
by Dr Death
Attyla wrote: Fri Jan 30, 2026 12:12 pm
I guarantee you, if Kubiak signs, there is an understanding that Mendoza is our pick no matter what. You do not go from the Seahawks to the Raiders without that understanding.
I think this is why Kubiac is the next Raiders coach. I'm not sure how a guy wanting a HC position can/would turn down Mendoza, Crosby, Jeanty, Bowers, the state of the art stadium and facilities, 9 draft picks, 80 million in cap space (?), warm weather and no state income tax..... plus, It's Vegas!
Dr Death wrote: Fri Jan 30, 2026 3:07 pm
I think this is why Kubiac is the next Raiders coach. I'm not sure how a guy wanting a HC position can/would turn down Mendoza, Crosby, Jeanty, Bowers, the state of the art stadium and facilities, 9 draft picks, 80 million in cap space (?), warm weather and no state income tax..... plus, It's Vegas!
"its Vegas" applies to 18 year olds but not most adults after 48 hours ;)
Rdrfan1964 wrote: Tue Jan 20, 2026 9:48 am
Mendoza showed something some of the recent 1st rounders haven't, poise, focus, awareness, attitude and, clearly the ability to listen, adjust and not panic. These attributes are a far cry from several performances we witnessed in the just passed NFL playoff games. It's something that pretty much can't be taught and, anyone can see he's razor-sharp, doesn't have a chip on his shoulder. The arm is plenty good, accurate. Cannon arms are not an absolute necessity, ask Tom Brady!
.....accuracy and above average are strength every day over cannon arm with 2 cent head, and with inconsistent accuracy, and not actually knowing 'how' to throw it.....
Re: Fernando Mendoza Welcome To Las Vegas
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2026 4:39 pm
by Oaktownonly
WNYRAIDER wrote: Fri Jan 30, 2026 4:22 pm
.....accuracy and above average are strength every day over cannon arm with 2 cent head, and with inconsistent accuracy, and not actually knowing 'how' to throw it.....
Like going from Jeff George to Rich Gannon.
Re: Fernando Mendoza Welcome To Las Vegas
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2026 4:52 pm
by rich_120
Arsenal Raider wrote: Fri Jan 30, 2026 3:21 pm
40^2 + 40^2 = 3200
√3200 ≈ 56.5 yards
Fernando is a bit goofy but I think he’s gonna save us. He’s the perfect QB to play in Vegas too.
Re: Fernando Mendoza Welcome To Las Vegas
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2026 5:41 pm
by SkullCrusher
Arsenal Raider wrote: Fri Jan 30, 2026 3:21 pm
That ball flew 57 yards in the air with no margin for error. If you hang that up even a little bit the safety is snatching it.
40 yards vertical from marker to marker, 40 yards across the field from left hash to sideline.
40^2 + 40^2 = 3200
√3200 ≈ 56.5 yards
Sick throw
That guy did the math.
Re: Fernando Mendoza Welcome To Las Vegas
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2026 7:31 pm
by Raidernation1979
Here’s the full interview from the clip posted earlier
