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Time for the future.

Let’s Go Mendo!!!

I’m excited to see some roll outs and the situation where Kirk would step and have room but not enough wheels so he would throw it…

Tucker and benson getting some deep shots

chucker wrote: Tue Nov 10, 2026 3:08 pm One think I think you can read into the Cousins trade is that the Raiders believe Mendoza is ready. That is more valuable than the third round pick.

I hope he's ready, but my take is more that they know they weren't gonna make a real playoff run with Kirk (or anyone else) and cut bait when given a golden chance..... It is all very interesting though....

HesterLayes wrote: Tue Nov 10, 2026 5:23 pm I’m excited to see some roll outs and the situation where Kirk would step and have room but not enough wheels so he would throw it…

Tucker and benson getting some deep shots

Yes Kirk left plenty of yards and potential scores on the field and it was tied directly to his own physical limitations. Fernando can capitalize on those

Raidermofojeff wrote: Tue Nov 10, 2026 5:38 pm I hope he's ready, but my take is more that they know they weren't gonna make a real playoff run with Kirk (or anyone else) and cut bait when given a golden chance..... It is all very interesting though....

Watching the press conference I get the feeling they think he is ready

Nobody really knows if a rookie QB is really ready. I think they probably think Mendoza is ready but they also know that the only way to truly find out is for him to play.

Game day thread should be interesting. If Mendo starts the game like Kirk began the second half against SF, the nashing of teeth about a bust will be biblical.

Xramfan wrote: Tue Nov 10, 2026 6:03 pm Game day thread should be interesting. If Mendo starts the game like Kirk began the second half against SF, the nashing of teeth about a bust will be biblical.

I hope you don't mind us criticizing bad play, coz you know, bad play.

Cousins the best part of the offense. They just traded that away.

Not worth a 3rd but defense is just that bad so why not.

raider_kin wrote: Tue Nov 10, 2026 6:08 pm I hope you don't mind us criticizing bad play, coz you know, bad play.

There's a bit of a journey between talking about bad play and labeling a guy a bust. There's nothing wrong with pointing out bad play, and I'm sure Mendoza will look bad at times. There's a pretty decent chance that one of the best defenses in football makes him look bad Sunday.

chucker wrote: Tue Nov 10, 2026 6:15 pm There's a bit of a journey between talking about bad play and labeling a guy a bust. There's nothing wrong with pointing out bad play, and I'm sure Mendoza will look bad at times. There's a pretty decent chance that one of the best defenses in football makes him look bad Sunday.

Didn't say bust, just don't wanna take shit for pointing out bad play

Seahawks are allowing by far the fewest yards per game so I definitely some bad results at times.

raider_kin wrote: Tue Nov 10, 2026 6:20 pm Didn't say bust, just don't wanna take shit for pointing out bad play

Theres a difference between constructive critisizm and petulant temper tantrums lol.

Hellbound wrote: Tue Nov 10, 2026 5:49 pm Yes Kirk left plenty of yards and potential scores on the field and it was tied directly to his own physical limitations. Fernando can capitalize on those

I want Mendoza to succeed, big time.

The problem is: while he has more physical talents he doesn’t have the experience that Kirk did. Sure the only way he does Iis by playing and getting better

At the same time? “Hey kid first start is vs Seattle!”

To reiterate I want him to succeed but the next few games could be rocky at QB.

Xramfan wrote: Tue Nov 10, 2026 6:26 pm Theres a difference between constructive critisizm and petulant temper tantrums lol.

There will be criticism for sure, but the very first to reach petulant temper tantrum will be the scorned lovers who still keep a candle lit for someone.