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I think this is the best way to explain it to folks who love Fernando Mendoza: Indiana’s offense was designed to freeze the pass rush at every turn, and they were brilliant at it. Because their coaching was so dominant, their rush-dominant, heavy designed, three-step, RPO offense limits the number of legitimate evaluation opportunities when evaluating Mendoza, and THAT is the thing not mentioned enough. ✅ jetsxfactor.com/2026/01/07/new… ✅ jetsxfactor.com/2026/01/01/ny-… It’s extremely though to get a full read on him bc of that (the insane advantage he enjoyed all year within that RPO-dominant system). Correct, there’s nothing in between for him (related to pressure): It’s either quick/designed (which he’s brilliant with), OR he bails too quickly while looking to extend (in a backyard type of way). And yeah, that’s a grave concern of mine — overall pocket feel and how he handles traffic around him. Can I see him having NFL success? Absolutely. Today’s NFL doesn’t require a Marino talent to have success, plus Kubiak is a stud. Gun to my head, I’d also take Simpson over Mendoza, BUT if I’m the Jets, I’m avoiding a Round 1 QB this year. The QB class, in general, is just too weak, too risky (imo). It’s just not worth the investment, and other guy, at the top of the draft.




“I think Ty Simpson is the best quarterback in this class.” —@danorlovsky7 makes a strong claim ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft ⬇️

Big development in Raiders ownership front. Everyone knows MD doesn't have kids to hand it off too. Always wondered who would be the next owner. Interesting to see a succession plan formed at this time in MD’s life. Durban “might” be our teams future owner. #RaiderNation



Raiders WR Dont’e Thornton Jr is going to dominate with Fernando Mendoza 😈 back shoulders & go ball galore 6’5”and runs a 4.30, one of the few players in NFL history to have these intangibles Calvin Johnson Randy Moss Donte Thornton Jr 🤯 All of his highlights thus far👇



Every team has positions they wouldn’t mind an ‘upgrade’ at; the Raiders are no exception. But looking at this from POV of FO.. There’s a notable need at WR There’s a need at CB (even if you like Porter) There’s a NEED for a deep(er) coverage safety End list of needs. Right tackle, guard, are probably next up—right tackle probably more so than guard. Both could use an upgrade. But even still, both spots are more luxury than necessity. Best player available throughout the entirety of the draft with intent to grab a receiver at some point, even if by way of trade/FA ie Jauan Jennings (or simply prioritizing drafting one higher on the board), is the way I’d expect this to go down. All the way down following the inevitable Fernando Mendoza selection.






Well here goes nothing.. In 2024 - I pounded the table for Brock Bowers and JPJ In 2025 - I pounded the table for Ashton Jeanty In 2026 - I am officially pounding the table for Gennings Dunker with the 36th overall pick. Some may say it’s ‘high’ but he is an instant plug and play starter who protects Mendoza at a high level for the next decade. A line of Kolton/JPJ/Linderbaum/Dunker and a new OL coach is about as good as you can ask for in a one year turnaround. #RaiderNation

"My quickness, my speed, I feel like that's my God-given talent. ... And that's something that defenses should fear." Jalen "Speedy" Nailor returns to a familiar setting to escape the shadow of the Vikings receiving corps – and emerge into a top option. raiders.com/news/the-ideal…

Some mock draft action…. #RaiderNation


